The blockchain and digital technology ecosystem in Nigeria is being transformed by a diverse generation of women who are redefining what is possible across fintech, healthtech, edtech, and beyond.
In honour of International Women’s Day here are some visionaries, founders, designers, engineers, and advocates driving innovation, championing inclusion, and making lasting impact in Nigeria’s digital landscape.
Their leadership and creativity are opening doors for future generations and positioning Nigeria as a global hub for emerging technologies.
1. Faith Titus
Founder & CEO, Sonergy Data Technologies
Faith Titus is a leading voice in Nigeria’s Web3 Ecosystem. As the founder and CEO of Sonergy Data Technologies, she is focused on leveraging blockchain to unlock data sovereignty, decentralised identity, and access to credit.
Through initiatives like the Women in Blockchain Africa network, she mentors emerging talent and drives gender inclusion in technology. Faith’s work positions her as a pivotal force in Africa’s blockchain education and infrastructure development.
2. Maya Horgan Famodu
Founder, Ingressive Capital
Maya, a trailblazing venture capitalist, is the founder of Ingressive Capital, a VC firm backing early-stage tech startups in Africa. With investments in Web3 and fintech startups such as Paystack and Mono, Maya is helping build the infrastructure for Africa’s digital economy.
She is a two-time Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a driving force behind equitable funding for female-led tech ventures.
3. Chioma Agwuegbo
Executive Director, TechHer
Chioma leads TechHer, a digital community making tech accessible to women through digital literacy programs and safe learning spaces. She is known for demystifying blockchain and encouraging women to understand and use decentralised tools.
With years of experience in civic tech and communications, Chioma is transforming advocacy into action by blending technology with social justice.
4. Fara Ashiru Jituboh
Co-founder & CEO/CTO, Okra
Fara built Okra, a fintech API that powers secure, real-time access to financial data. While her focus is primarily fintech, her technical expertise and ability to lead complex backend systems makes her a blueprint for women breaking barriers in infrastructure-level innovation, a foundation upon which many blockchain-based applications are built.
5. Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin
Founder, Pearls Africa Youth Foundation
Through her “Girls Coding” program, Abisoye has introduced hundreds of girls to programming languages and tech innovation, including blockchain basics. Named a CNN Hero and BBC 100 Women honoree, she is fighting for gender equity in tech by starting at the roots—with education.
6. Honey Ogundeyi
Founder, Edukoya & Fashpa
As the founder of Edukoya and former fashion-tech startup Fashpa, Honey brings a unique blend of e-commerce and edtech innovation. Her platforms demonstrate how blockchain and digital identity can be used to personalise education and financial access for African students.
7. Theresa Okonofua
Product Designer & Tech Inclusion Advocate
Theresa Okonofua is a visionary product designer with a diverse STEM background who’s reimagining how everyday people experience blockchain. She has led the redesign of crypto wallets, NFT auction platforms, and a learn-to-earn Web3 platform for African girls.
Currently working on inclusive healthtech platforms that explore blockchain for secure consent and patient-owned records, Theresa is known for making complex systems usable, human, and inclusive. For her, blockchain is not just technical, it is transformative.
8. Sarah Idahosa
Founder, Women in DeFi
Sarah founded Women in DeFi, a growing community committed to educating and mentoring women in decentralised finance. She’s a regular speaker at major blockchain summits like Nigeria Fintech Week and the Africa Money & DeFi Summit, helping women navigate the Web2 to Web3 transition confidently.
9. Chidinma Okorie
Founder, CryptoGirls
Chidinma is the force behind CryptoGirls, a community-led learning hub introducing Nigerian women and girls to blockchain. Through beginner workshops and structured bootcamps, she’s demystifying blockchain for newcomers and helping women see themselves in tech through confidence and community.
10. Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu
Former CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation
As the former CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ifeyinwa has championed inclusive, innovation-friendly policies for tech growth. While not a technical builder, her leadership and advocacy have shaped the ecosystem in ways that directly benefit blockchain founders, particularly women, by ensuring better access to capital and networks.
11. Ruth Iselema
Co-founder & CEO, Bitmama
Ruth leads Bitmama, one of the first female-led crypto exchanges in Nigeria. Expanding across Africa and Europe, her company empowers users with easy access to digital currencies and showcases blockchain’s applications across sectors like healthcare and finance.
12. Olayinka Odeniran
Founder, Black Women Blockchain Council
A cybersecurity expert and compliance strategist, Olayinka founded the Black Women Blockchain Council to equip and support Black women in blockchain. Her influence spans Nigeria and the global diaspora, with features in CoinTelegraph and IT News Africa highlighting her efforts to bring trust and representation to Web3.
These women are not just participating in Africa’s digital revolution, they are undeniably leading it, shaping a future that is inclusive, accessible brilliantly female.
