From owning a digital agency to a fintech company, the founder of Techhive Technologies is
betting that growth and trust go hand in hand especially in the Nigerian economy.
In Lagos, where new agencies open every year, Julius Ijidola has spent close to a decade
building one of the best Digital agency we have in the country. And since founding Techhive
Technologies Limited in 2017 also known as Ijidola Digital Agency, the entrepreneur and digital
marketing strategist has grown the business, into a team listed at between 11 and 50 people,
working across advertising and information technology.
Building web solutions for Nigerian businesses that has greatly impacted the Nigerian online
economy.
The growth-first approach used by Julius Ijidola
Ijidola describes himself as a digital marketing strategist focused on driving growth and getting
maximum return on investment. For businesses in a market where every naira of ad spend
counts, that focus on measurable results is the heart of what Techhive offers.
As a Lagos founder and CEO, he leads an agency that helps brands build their presence and
reach customers online. Build functional website and apps for businesses which has improved
the Nigerian economy.
“At TechHive, we don’t just offer services, we focus on delivering lasting, measurable
improvements,” Ijidola explains. “It’s about helping businesses work smarter, move faster, and
stay ahead of the competition in a digital-first world.”
As businesses in Nigeria continues to accept new digital solutions, staying up with the current
digital solutions isn’t just an option anymore, it is now a necessity. And so Ijidola and his team at
TechHive Technologies have remained trusted partners businesses can bank on.
Beyond TechHive Technologies
Ijidola’s ambitions have never stopped at the agency. He has gone on to found other ventures,
including FinPadi in 2021, and several other roles across technology and marketing. Ijidola
builds, invests and advises.
He is seen as a tech enthusiast who has revolutionised the way traditional digital marketing is
done in Lagos and Nigeria at large. Founding and talking up several other roles have shown
how dynamic and versatile he is to the technology space of the country.
Betting on trust
Ijidola most recent venture is FortPay, founded in 2024 and based in Lagos. FortPay is an online
escrow payment service, a model in which money is held securely until both sides of a
transaction have kept their end of the deal. As more Nigerians buy and sell online, tools that
protect both buyer and seller have become increasingly important, and Ijidola has positioned
FortPay in that space.
The move may look like a leap from marketing to fintech, but it follows a clear line. Digital
marketing brings customers and businesses together, and escrow helps them transact with
confidence. Ijidola has spent his career on both halves of that equation.
Looking Ahead And Keeping Up
With Techhive established, FinPadi and FortPay under way, and a growing following on LinkedIn
and other platforms, Ijidola is building a portfolio that spans across marketing and financial
technology. For Lagos entrepreneurs, and for the businesses and customers who rely on them,
his path shows how a founder can build one company, then use what it taught him to build the
next.
With a focus on making technology to help with business growth in Nigeria, Julius Ijidola is
helping businesses in the country unlock their potential and achieve success in the current ever
changing technology economy. So whether it is through TechHive Technologies or his other
companies, Ijidola is making sure the Nigerian technology economy stays current with world
development.
