WION (World Is One News) Nigerian correspondent Louisa Olaniyi has emerged among the leading technology and media professionals recognised at the 2026 Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards (TiLAwards), celebrating a distinguished lineup of individuals and organisations shaping Nigeria’s digital economy.
The 2026 Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards (TiLAwards) held on Friday, spotlights a distinguished cohort of tech entrepreneurs, public sector pioneers, and media professionals driving Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Organised by TechEconomy, the annual awards ceremony celebrates individuals, enterprises, and public institutions making notable contributions to digital transformation, financial technology, cloud technology, and technology journalism across the nation.
Louisa Olaniyi, who bagged the Technology Media and Broadcast Excellence Award for her extensive coverage of the technology sector and broadcast journalism.
For Olaniyi, the Technology Media and Broadcast Excellence Award adds another recognition to a journalism career focused on technology and the wider digital ecosystem.
Her recognition also underscores the role of specialist technology journalists in explaining complex developments in the sector, holding industry stakeholders accountable and bringing emerging innovations to a wider audience.
Media and Journalism Leadership
The 2026 edition featured strong recognition for specialist tech journalism, highlighting the media’s vital role in decoding complex industry developments, holding stakeholders accountable, and bringing local innovations to a global audience.
Alongside Olaniyi, several high-profile journalists and communications strategists received top honours:
Technology Journalism Excellence Award: Prince Osuagwu
Technology Journalism & Industry Leadership Award: Chike Onwuegbuchu
Technology Journalism Leadership Award: Adeyemi Adepetun & Emma Okonji
Digital Brand & Marketing Excellence Award: Linda Ochugua
Corporate Innovators and Fintech Champions
Nigeria’s financial technology and digital infrastructure powerhouses claimed key corporate categories. PalmPay led the corporate wins with a double victory, picking up both Most Innovative Fintech Platform of the Year and Best Mobile Payment Platform of the Year.
Other corporate awardees included:
Technology Company of the Year: Outcess
Excellence in Domain Name Services Award: Upperlink Limited
Excellence in SME Cloud Technology & Digital Enablement: Zoho Nigeria
Best Payment Switching Company of the Year: TeamApt
Digital Payroll & Payment Innovation Excellence Award: Eazipay
Individual Leadership and Public Sector Innovation
The awards also celebrated executive leadership and public institutions utilizing technology to modernize governance and financial inclusion:
Tech Business Leader of the Year: Kehinde Ogundare, Regional Manager at Zoho Nigeria
Financial Inclusion & MSME Finance Leadership Award: Adeshina Adewunmi, CEO of Trade Lenda
Digital Transformation Champion of the Year: Ayodeji Stephen Saliu
Product Growth & Innovation Leader of the Year: Abisola Aderohunmu
Digital Government Transformation Award: Anambra State ICT Agency
Nigeria Internet Identity & Stewardship Award: Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
By celebrating achievements across fintech, broadcasting, corporate infrastructure, and public policy, the TiLAwards 2026 continues to underline the critical impact of technology leadership on Nigeria’s economic growth.
