Techeconomy Celebrates 9th Anniversary with Launch of GrowthX Conference and TiLAwards

Techeconomy, a premier digital media platform renowned for its coverage of technology, business, and the digital economy, has announced the launch of **GrowthX by Techeconomy** alongside the **Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards (TiLAwards)** — a groundbreaking conference and gala event set to unite Nigeria’s foremost leaders in technology, telecommunications, finance, payments, and digital infrastructure.

The inaugural edition is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will commence with a morning session at 9:00 am, followed by the TiLAwards gala dinner at 4:00 pm.

Under the theme “Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration,” GrowthX aims to explore critical issues impacting Nigeria’s digital economy and foster strategic partnerships that translate industry opportunities into tangible growth.

This timely initiative arrives amidst significant shifts in Nigeria’s financial and digital infrastructure, which are reshaping the landscape for businesses, regulators, and technology providers alike. Key topics on the agenda include digital infrastructure, technology policy, investment strategies, and the development of a resilient digital economy.

GrowthX will serve as a vital platform for policymakers, regulators, corporate executives, investors, and innovators to discuss emerging opportunities and address sector challenges. Attendees will have the chance to share insights, examine industry concerns, and brainstorm solutions to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Marking Techeconomy’s nine-year milestone in digital and tech reporting, the anniversary event offers an opportunity to convene industry pioneers, regulators, innovators, and stakeholders the platform has engaged over the years. It also provides a forum for fresh conversations about the future trajectory of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

A key discussion point will be the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent directive mandating payment operators to store and manage Nigeria-generated payment transaction data on local servers, with full compliance expected by January 1, 2027. This regulation raises pressing questions around local data center capacity, cybersecurity, technical expertise, data protection, and operational continuity during the transition.

GrowthX will facilitate dialogue among stakeholders across financial services, payments, telecommunications, data centers, cloud services, and cybersecurity sectors, focusing on the preparations needed to meet these new regulatory requirements.

The event will feature two keynote speakers, a lead presentation, two panel discussions, and a fireside chat. An exhibition space will also allow participating companies to showcase their innovative products, services, and technological solutions.

The programme will culminate with the TiLAwards Gala Night, celebrating organizations and individuals who are making significant contributions to Nigeria’s digital economy.

Peter Oluka, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Techeconomy, expressed his vision for the event: “GrowthX is intended to be more than a one-day industry gathering. We want to bring the right people into the same room, foster meaningful conversations, and create opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.”

Participants will also have the chance to engage directly with industry leaders on policies, infrastructure, and emerging technologies shaping the next phase of Nigeria’s digital journey.

GrowthX by Techeconomy is part of the Techeconomy Business Series, the platform’s strategic arm dedicated to thought leadership and industry advancement.