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Join Nigeria’s brightest minds in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship for a transformative experience. The DevCircles Tech Summit brings together developers, founders, and digital leaders to explore how local solutions can thrive on a global stage. Expect powerful keynotes, hands-on sessions, product showcases, and unmatched networking opportunities, all in one place.
Saturday, 1st November, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
GOMYCODE Abuja
No. 75 Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
Meet Our Speakers
Shola 'Slick' Akinrolie
Senior Manager, Developer Program at Arm
Shola "Slick" Akinrolie is a Software Engineer and Developer Relations Engineer. He is currently a Senior Manager, Developer Program at Arm, shaping the future of computing and AI on Arm, the world leader in CPU and chips technology. His vast experience and expertise span web2, web3, computing, and AI, making him a versatile force in the tech industry. He is the founder of Codenovation, a technology-driven platform focused on bridging the tech talent gap globally — Shola has provided tech education to over 10,000 individuals worldwide. Previously, Shola was a Senior Developer Advocate at Binance (Trust Wallet), where he brought his expertise and enthusiasm to the crypto/web3 space. His passion for community building is unparalleled, having built and nurtured communities for industry giants such as Google, Atlassian, JetBrains, Andela and Turing. In his free time, Shola shares his extensive knowledge through public speaking, articles, and YouTube videos, helping thousands of people deepen their understanding in technology. You can find him on:
Jeremy Ikwuje
Co-founder of Monierate.com
Meet Jeremy Ikwuje – Co-founder of Monierate.com. Jeremy Ikwuje is a visionary builder and the creator of Monierate.com, a platform that empowers over 100,000 Nigerians every month to compare exchange rates with ease and clarity. A self-taught developer who wrote his first Twitter clone at 17, Jeremy’s journey into tech began with raw curiosity and relentless drive. Today, he’s a man of many codes whose few but powerful deployments have generated over $20 million in value for companies, while earning him a modest $50K personally. Born to a hardworking Nigerian mother, Jeremy’s grit and ingenuity have made him a quiet force in the tech space and an undeniable inspiration to young developers across Africa. At the DevCircles Tech Summit, Jeremy brings not just code, but clarity, humility, and the kind of insight that makes you want to build better.
Tomiwa Phillip
Software Developer at Mileston.co
Tomiwa Phillip is a software developer shaping the future of finance at Mileston.co, a startup pioneering Web3 crypto payment solutions. His expertise spans UI/UX design, web development, machine learning, and blockchain. Beyond the code, Tomiwa is passionate about growing tech communities, having co-organized developer events across both Web2 and Web3 spaces. When he's not building or collaborating, he's often immersed in the pages of a thought-provoking book.
Stephane Jude
Co-founder, Pay4Me App
Meet Stephane Jude, co-founder of the Pay4Me App. A global payments and banking platform designed to help users build credit. Pay4Me simplifies tuition and fee payments for international students, while also enabling them to build credit through everyday transactions and access smart, AI-powered tools for studying abroad.
King Immanuel
Tech Educator & Software Developer
King Immanuel is a Tech Educator, Software Developer, and recognized Global Young Africa Leader known for championing innovation in EdTech and empowering youth through technology and digital skills development.
Onyekachi Onyeukwu
Founder/CEO of Don Ocso Media & Executive Director at Bitwriters
Onyekachi Onyeukwu is a seasoned Media Consultant and the Founder/CEO of Don Ocso Media—a brand development company providing affordable design, printing, and branding solutions to businesses and NGOs across Nigeria. He also serves as the Executive Director of Bitwriters, where his leadership is driven by a clear mission: to equip young Africans with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in a fast-changing digital world.
Ismail Akibu
Founder & CEO of Taj Network Africa
Ismail Akibu is the Founder and CEO of Taj Network Africa, a solution development company based in Abuja, Nigeria. As a forward-thinking developer and strategist, he is passionate about building innovative digital products that simplify processes, strengthen security, and create impact across industries. With a strong background in software development and a vision for Africa’s digital future, he leads Taj Network Africa in delivering transformative solutions for businesses, associations, and communities.
Samuel Usoroh
Co-founder Astravest, Safegeeg
Samuel is a 2x founder, having co-founded Astravest, a platform that allows people to invest in stable commodities with as little as 300 Naira per unit or save as low as 1,000 Naira per week in groups, making investing simple and easy. He is now leading the charge at Safegeeg, building a trusted platform that empowers freelancers and clients to collaborate securely. An ex-Discord and ex-Serverpod infrastructure engineer, Samuel focuses on creating scalable solutions that address challenges in the African digital work ecosystem.
Rachael Aiyke
Founder of Ariesphere Inc.
Rachael the visionary founder of Ariesphere Inc., a dynamic freelance and employment agency that's redefining how talent connects with opportunity in today's gig economy. With a passion for empowering freelancers and professionals alike, she specialises in crafting landing Upwork contracts, resume & portfolio optimizations, and LinkedIn strategies that land high-impact gigs across industries. Her journey into this space was sparked by her own love for writing and research, leading her to become a sought-after expert in academic support—delivering meticulously researched MSc and PhD theses, dissertations, and essays in fields like business, health, and management over the past three years. Beyond the corporate speak, Rachael channels her empathy and insight into advocacy, building Sassylum, a burgeoning non-profit dedicated to mental health awareness and support. A natural connector with a knack for blending analytical precision with genuine people skills, she leads Ariesphere with integrity and innovation, helping individuals and businesses not just survive, but thrive in competitive landscapes. When she's not strategizing growth or mentoring emerging talent, you'll find her diving into thought-provoking reads, dissecting films, writing poetry, or painting.