Nigeria’s science and tech news scene is actually getting really big lately. Since the country is becoming a major hub for things like fintech, telecoms, and health research in Africa, there’s a lot more to talk about. While the big daily newspapers cover some of it, the best reporting usually comes from specialized sites like TechCabal or freelancers who write for huge international journals like Nature or The Lancet.

One person you should definitely keep an eye on is Frank Eleanya. He actually just won "Tech Journalist of the Year" at the Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos 7.0 conference this past December. He’s a senior reporter at TechCabal now, but he used to be at BusinessDay before moving over in early 2024.

What’s cool about Frank’s writing is that he doesn’t just do the typical "startup hype" stories. He does deep dives into the real stuff that matters, like why public WiFi never seems to work, the struggles telecom companies are facing, or what’s actually in the new Electric Vehicle Bill. He’s got this way of explaining things that makes sense to everyone, whether you're a policymaker or just someone using a smartphone.

Winning that AOT award was a big deal because he was up against some tough competition, including guys from TechCrunch. It really shows that people respect his work because he focuses on the facts and the infrastructure gaps rather than just fluff.

If you’re interested in how tech is actually changing things in Nigeria, you should check out his author page on TechCabal. His recent stories on AI infrastructure and the telecom industry are a great place to start. He’s definitely one of the most reliable voices out there right now if you want to know what’s really going on without all the extra noise.