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iCentra CEO Taopheek Babayeju Becomes Chartered Banker in Landmark Recognition
Taopheek Babayeju, CEO of iCentra and CellBourn Holdings, inducted as Chartered Banker by CIBN, highlighting leadership in banking and financial transformation
Taopheek Babayeju, Chief Executive Officer of iCentra and Group CEO of CellBourn Holdings, has been inducted as a Chartered Banker by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, joining over 2,000 professionals nationwide.
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The induction ceremony, held on March 14, 2026, carried the theme, “Smarter Banking: The Power of Artificial Intelligence,” and recognised individuals who have demonstrated competence, integrity, and a commitment to advancing banking and financial practice in Nigeria.
Babayeju, an entrepreneur, transformation strategist, and business leader with more than 25 years of cross-sector experience, has built a career at the intersection of enterprise transformation, leadership development, and institutional strengthening.
Commenting on the recognition, he said, “Being inducted as a Chartered Banker reinforces the responsibility we all share in strengthening governance, trust, and institutional resilience within our financial system. Strong institutions are the backbone of sustainable economic growth.”
Under his leadership, iCentra has expanded from Nigeria to operations in Texas, United States, with a contact office in London, United Kingdom, serving clients globally.
CellBourn Holdings, which he also heads, is an Africa-focused investment group with interests in finance, technology, and capital projects.
Beyond business, Babayeju has founded several impact-driven initiatives, including The TAB Foundation, LeadPreneur, and ProMaCon Africa, platforms dedicated to leadership development, human capacity building, and institutional strengthening across the continent.
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His induction into the CIBN further consolidates his commitment to promoting governance, accountability, and excellence within Nigeria’s financial and economic landscape.
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Can African Engineers Compete obally? ChipMango Is Creating Opportunities in the semiconductor Industry
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For African engineers, gaining access to professional tools, industry experience and international opportunities can open
important doors.
ChipMango is working at the intersection of talent development and commercial engineering, creating pathways for African expertise to contribute to a global industry.
The growth of businesses like ChipMango also highlights the importance of investment in Africa’s innovation ecosystem. Through Boost Africa, a joint initiative of the EIB and African Development Bank, supported by the European Union, the European Investment Bank helps mobilise financing through venture capital funds for innovative African businesses. Watch the video to hear the story behind ChipMango.
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From Classroom to Industry: How ChipMango Is Preparing African Engineers for the Semiconductor Market
Studying engineering is one thing. Having the opportunity to apply that knowledge to real industry projects is another.
ChipMango connects industry-aligned learning with practical semiconductor design and verification work, giving
engineers a pathway to develop skills relevant to commercial projects.
Its work illustrates why investment in African innovation must also consider the talent, technical expertise and infrastructure required to build competitive businesses.
Through Boost Africa, the European Investment Bank (EIB) supports African entrepreneurship by investing through venture capital funds, helping innovative businesses access the capital and support they need to develop and grow.
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