LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Odunayo Eweniyi: Redefining African Wealth Creation

Odunayo Eweniyi is a powerhouse in African tech. As the Co-Founder and COO of PiggyVest, Nigeria’s premier digital savings and micro-investment platform, she has radically shifted how a generation interacts with money. Inspired by a simple tweet about a traditional wooden piggy bank, Eweniyi and her co-founders recognised that young Nigerians didn’t lack the discipline to save; they lacked the right infrastructure.

Launched in 2016 as Piggybank.ng, the innovation automated the tedious process of saving. By introducing structured restrictions, target goals, and micro-investment access, Eweniyi transformed casual spenders into disciplined investors. Now a massive pillar of the tech ecosystem, PiggyVest serves over six million users and processes tens of thousands of naira in savings every single second.

Eweniyi’s leadership focuses on radical execution and institutional trust. Under her operational guidance, PiggyVest is scaling past a mere savings tool to become the “financial operating system” for African households—integrating everyday banking, wealth growth, and insurance. Beyond the metrics, Eweniyi is a fierce advocate for women in tech, using her influence to fund female founders and break down barriers in venture capital.