Temitope Godwin Orilua , founder and CEO of Digital Business Nigeria, has been named the Emerging Tech Entrepreneur of the Year at the Nigeria Technology Awards 2024. The award acknowledges his contributions to developing digital tools that empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Under Orilua’s leadership, Digital Business Nigeria has been a key player in Africa’s tech industry.
The company operates two main brands: Digitizeng (Digitize Nigeria), which provides digital marketing solutions for SMEs, and Sendar Communications, an omni-channel platform designed to improve customer engagement and optimise business processes. Speaking at the ceremony, Orilua highlighted the significance of customer-centric solutions in today’s business environment. “Customers demand convenience and control in how they interact with businesses.
Sendar Communications was designed to meet that need, enabling effortless communication across all platforms,” he said. Digital Business Nigeria’s portfolio includes several projects. The company spearheaded the creation of Sailors Lounge and The Yacht Hotel, both of which are prominent brands in Nigeria’s hospitality sector.
It also supported the global expansion of Taryor Gabriels, a Nigerian fashion house now in Houston, Texas. In 2023, the company developed and sold Eagle Predict, a sports forecasting platform, further demonstrating Orilua’s ability to build scalable businesses. The company is set to launch a new platfo.
