Author: PositiveNaija
2016 Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA)
General Tech Service Categories (Winners)
- Tech Start-Up Company of the Year, 2016 MyAds Global
- Tech Company of the Year, 2016 Vatebra Limited
- Software Development Company of the Year, 2016 WestBlue Consulting
- Social Media Marketing Company of the Year, 2016 HotSauce Limited
- Website Development Company of the Year, 2016 Cregital Design Agency
- School Management Software Developer of the Year, 2016 Courteville Business Solutions Plc
- E-Commerce Company of the Year, 2016 Payporte Global Systems Limited
- Digital Marketing Agency of the Year, 2016 Terragon Group
- Technology Innovation Project of the Year, 2016 MyAds Andorid Mobile App
- Credit & Debit Card Brand of the Year, 2016 Mastercard Nigeria
- Cards & ATM Processing Company of the Year, 2016 Interswitch Limited
- Online Payment Processing Company of the Year Systemspecs Limited
- Payment Terminal Service Provider of the Year, 2016 Itex Integrated Services Limited
- I.T Services & Support Company of the Year, 2016 Seamfix Nigeria Limited
- I.T Products & Accessories Vendor of the Year, 2016 Blessing Computers
- Managed Services & Support Company of the Year, 2016 iSON Technologies
- Cloud & Enterprise Service Provider of the Year, 2016 IS Internet Solutions Nigeria
- I.T Recruitment Agency of the Year, 2016 Careers24
- Mobile Phones Retailer of the Year, 2016 Pointek
- Mobile Phones Distributor of the Year, 2016 Slot Systems Limited
- Smartphone of the Year, 2016 Samsung Mobile
- Mobile Phone Brand of the Year, 2016 Tecno Mobile
- Pay TV Service Provider of the Year, 2016 GOTV Nigeria
- Call Centre Service Provider of the Year, 2016 Contact Solutions Limited
- Customer Friendly Call Centre of the Year, 2016 ISON BPO International Limited
- Mobile Advertising Agency of the Year, 2016 Twinpine Limited
- Technology Innovation Hub of the Year, 2016 NHUB Nigeria
- Mobile Phones Retailer of the Year (Online), 2016 Yesmobile.com.ng
Web & Apps Categories (Winners)
- E-Commerce Website of the Year, 2016 Payporte.com
- Online Marketplace of the Year, 2016 Konga.com
- E-Commerce Website Start-Up of the Year, 2016 Kara.com.ng
- Classified Ads Website of the Year, 2016 olx.com.ng
- Real Estate Portal of the Year, 2016 Tolet.com.ng
- Insurance Company Website of the Year, 2016 Leadway.com
- Technology Blog of the Year, 2016 Techpoint.ng
- Travel Booking Portal of the Year, 2016 Wakanow.com
- Online Travel Agency of The Year, 2016 TravelBeta.com
- Hotel Booking Portal of the Year, 2016 Travel.jumia.com
- Career/Employment Portal of the Year, 2016 Jobberman.com
- Taxi Booking App of the Year, 2016 Uber Taxi App
- Mobile App of the Year, 2016 MyAds Mobile App
- Transport Booking Website of the Year, 2016 Gigm.com
Best Use of Technology Categories (Winners)
- Best Use Of Technology Radio Station, 2016 Cool FM 96.9
- Best Use of Social Media Radio Station, 2016 Beat FM 99.9
- Best Use of Technology TV Station, 2016 Television Continental (TVC)
- Best Use of Social Media TV Station, 2016 Channels Television
- Best Use of Technology Vehicle Automation, 2016 Courteville Business Solutions Plc
- Best Use of Technology Signage Designs, 2016 Aris Designs Limited
- Best Use of Technology Insurance Service, 2016 Cornerstone Insurance Plc
- Best Use of Social Media Insurance Service, 2016 Cornerstone Insurance Plc
- Best Use of Social Media Courier Services, 2016 DHL Express Nigeria
- Best Use of Technology Courier Services, 2016 DHL Express Nigeria
- Best Use of Social Media Transport Company, 2016 ABC Transport
- Best Use of Technology Transport Company, 2016 God Is Good Motors
Individual Categories (Winners)
- Technology Entrepreneur of the Year, 2016 Simeon Ononobi (Founder, Myads Global)
- Technology Personality of the Year, 2016 Adebola Akindele (GMD, Courteville Group)
- Technology Company CEO of the Year, 2016 Mr. Ramesh Awtaney (GMD, iSON Group)
- Digital Marketing Personality of the Year, 2016 Elo Umeh, (MD, Terragon Group)
- Telecom Company of the Year, 2016 MTN Nigeria
- Consumer Friendly Network of the Year, 2016 Airtel Nigeria
- Fastest Growing Network of the Year, 2016 Etisalat Nigeria
- Telecom Tariff Plan of the Year, 2016 Airtel Nigeria (SmartTRYBE)
- Internet Service Provider of the Year, 2016 Spectranet Limited
- Consumer-Friendly Internet Service Provider of the Year, 2016 Spectranet Limited
- Broadband Service Provider of the Year, 2016 Phase3 Telecom Limited
- Technology Bank of the Year, 2016 Fidelity Bank Plc
- E-Banking Bank of the Year, 2016 Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
- Mobile Banking App of the Year, 2016 GTB Mobile Banking App
- Best Use of Technology ATM/Cyber Security, 2016 Fidelity Bank Plc
- Best Use of Technology Customer Service, 2016 First Bank of Nigeria Limited
- Bank Website of The Year, 2016 Fidelity.ng
Education Categories (Winners)
- Best Use of Technology Federal University, 2016 University of Lagos
- Federal University Website/Portal, 2016 Unilag.edu.ng
- Best Use of Technology State University, 2016 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Digital Marketing Personality of the Year, 2016 Lautech.edu.ng
- Best Use of Technology Private University, 2016 Covenant University
- Private University Website/Portal, 2016 Pau.edu.ng
Government Categories (Winners)
- Best Use of Technology (State), 2016 Lagos State
- Best Use of Social Media (State), 2016 Lagos State
- State Government Website/Portal of the Year, 2016 Deltastate.gov.ng
- Best Use of Technology (Federal Ministry), 2016 Federal Ministry of Defence
- Best Use of Social Media (Federal Ministry), 2016 Federal Ministry of Defence
- Federal Ministry Website/Portal of the Year, 2016 Finance.gov.ng
- Best Use of Technology Government Agency, 2016 Federal Road Safety Corps
- Best Use of Social Media Government Agency, 2016 Federal Road Safety Corps
- Government Agency Website/Portal of the Year, 2016 Firs.gov.ng
- Excellence in Cloud & Infrastructure Deployment (Public Sector), 2016 Galaxy Backbone Ltd
- Excellence in Cloud & Data Management (Public Sector), 2016 Galaxy Backbone Ltd
2016 Rolex Award
2016 VSO Award
2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) Champions
2016 Nigerian Sports Award
Winners have emerged in the 2016 Nigerian Sports Award.
The 5th edition of the 2016 Nigerian Sports Award ceremony was held at the Banquet Hall of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on the 2nd of December, 2016.
COACH OF THE YEAR 2016 – ARE FEYISETAN (Nigeria’s Powerlifting Coach)
FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR (MEN) 2016 – CHISOM EGBUCHULAM (Rangers International FC)
TEAM OF THE YEAR 2016 – RANGERS INTERNATIONAL FC (Winner, Nigerian Professional Football League)
SPECIAL SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR (MEN) 2016 – KEHINDE PAUL (Powerlifting)
SPECIAL SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR (WOMEN) 2016 – EJIKE LUCY (Powerlifting)
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2016 – EJIKE LUCY (Powerlifting)
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 2016 – KEHINDE PAUL (Powerlifting)
SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR (TELEVISION) 2016 – MOZEZ PRAIZ (SuperSports)
SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR (RADIO) 2016 – OLAWALE ADIGUN (Top radio)
SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR (PRINT) 2016 – OLALEKAN OKUSAN (The Nation)
PHOTO JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR 2016 – AYODELE OJO (The Sun)
League Management Company was given a Special Recognition Award
- Joseph Yobo was given an award for being the first male footballer to attain 100 caps
- Maureen Mmadu was given an award for being the first Nigerian footballer to attain 100 caps
- Nduka Ugbade and 1985 golden eaglets were given an award for being the first Nigerian team to win a FIFA tournament
- Dream Team IV were given an award for being the first Nigerian team to win Olympic gold in football
- Sprint quartet were awarded for being the first Nigerian team to win gold in sprint at the Olympics (Sydney 2000)