The TiLAwards 2026, presented by Techeconomy, was held during GrowthX by Techeconomy, themed “Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration.” The awards ceremony brought together technology executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, media professionals, and stakeholders across Nigeria’s technology and business ecosystem. This event aimed to acknowledge individuals contributing to technology journalism, business communication, digital marketing, and public conversations around Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.
The awards recognised media and brand personalities under the Media Excellence and Digital Brand & Marketing Excellence categories. Chike Onwuegbuchi, Linda Ochugbua, Emma Okonji, Prince Osuagwu, Adeyemi Adepetun, and Louisa Olaniyi received awards for their contributions to journalism, media, strategic communication, digital marketing, broadcasting, and industry engagement. These individuals have played a significant role in shaping public conversations around Nigeria’s rapidly expanding ICT and innovation ecosystem.
Chike Onwuegbuchi, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek and Chairman of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), was recognised for his contribution to technology journalism and industry engagement. He has been instrumental in promoting informed conversations around policies, innovations, and opportunities shaping Nigeria’s digital economy. Onwuegbuchi’s work has contributed significantly to the development of technology journalism in Nigeria.
Other notable awardees include Linda Ochugbua, a marketing and sales professional with over 13 years of experience, who was recognised for her contribution to digital brand development, marketing, and business communication. Emma Okonji, ICT Editor at THISDAY Newspapers, was honoured for his over two decades of contribution to technology and business journalism in Nigeria. Okonji began his journalism career with Daily Independent Newspapers in 2001 and has remained active in the development of technology journalism.
Prince Osuagwu, Technology Editor and Head of the Hi-Tech Desk at Vanguard Newspapers, was recognised for his contribution to technology reporting and editorial leadership. With over 25 years of experience, his work has contributed to public conversations around Nigeria’s rapidly expanding ICT and innovation ecosystem. Adeyemi Adepetun, Deputy Business Editor at The Guardian Newspapers, was also honoured for his contribution to business and technology journalism.
The founder/Editor-in-Chief of Techeconomy, Peter Oluka, stated that the recognition of these media and brand professionals reflects the role of communication in shaping Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. He emphasised that the work of journalists, broadcasters, marketers, and other communication professionals remains crucial in translating complex developments into information that businesses, policymakers, and the public can understand and engage with.
The inaugural TiLAwards was part of GrowthX by Techeconomy, a platform designed to convene industry stakeholders around conversations on innovation, infrastructure, policy, trust, and collaboration as drivers of digital growth. The event created opportunities for stronger connections across the industry, acknowledging people, platforms, and institutions contributing to the development of Nigeria’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Key points
- The TiLAwards 2026 recognised leading media and brand personalities contributing to Nigeria’s digital economy.
- The awards ceremony was part of GrowthX by Techeconomy, a platform for industry stakeholders.
- The event aimed to acknowledge individuals shaping public conversations around Nigeria’s rapidly expanding ICT and innovation ecosystem.
