A history of innovation. A record of delivery.
Since 2007, Softcom has pioneered digital products, developed enterprise systems and delivered initiatives at national scale. Our work has given us the technical depth and judgement to take on complex challenges, and see them through.
Built from a conviction about Africa’s potential
Softcom was founded with a mission to give many people a path to growth, achievement and fulfilment.
When technology was largely associated with global giants, solving an everyday problem with software showed us what was possible. We took that same approach into enterprises, to understand what they wanted to achieve and build the answers they needed.
Today, our mission remains the same, to help organisations, our people and the communities we reach achieve more. Their progress gives purpose to ours.
Milestones
Our journey
2007 — 2026
2007–2009
Pioneering electronic airtime purchases
Founded in 2007, Softcom was among the pioneers of electronic airtime purchasing in Nigeria. ReloadNG enabled people to purchase airtime online, through a text message or with a Flash, introducing new ways to access an everyday service.
2010–2014
Enterprise systems and industry value chains
Softcom developed enterprise systems across FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) and FSI (financial services industry). The work deepened the company’s understanding of industry value chains and how technology could support operations, distribution and service delivery.
2015
Deepening our footprint in education
The Future Ready University conference brought Softcom together with university leaders, opening relationships that led to technology engagements across the education sector.
2016
A landmark in national development
Working with the Bank of Industry (BOI), Softcom delivered technology supporting the recruitment, training, deployment, management and payment of more than 500,000 graduates. The work brought multiple stages of a national development initiative together, enabling delivery and coordination at scale.
2017
Pioneering banking with a phone number
Softcom developed Eyowo, pioneering a way for consumers to bank using their existing phone numbers. Removing the leading zero turned the remaining ten digits into an account number, making a familiar identifier the gateway to banking. The platform went on to reach more than 4.5 million users banking through their phone numbers.
2018
A landmark in development finance
Softcom’s technology enabled delivery of microloans to more than 1.2 million traders across Nigeria, most of whom were previously unbanked. It demonstrated how digital infrastructure could extend financial access to people operating beyond the reach of traditional banking.
2021
Platforms enabling new services
Softcom launched platforms enabling services across data, stateless payments, retail and banking, giving organisations digital foundations through which to serve their customers and users.
2025
Web3, AI and machine learning
Our work expanded into systems using Web3 technologies and intelligence solutions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, extending the company’s enterprise capabilities.
2026
Nineteen years of technology and innovation
Softcom’s work spans Digital Infrastructure, Applied Intelligence and Powering Initiatives, bringing proprietary technology, partner platforms and delivery expertise to the ambitions of public institutions, private organisations and development enablers.
What guides our work
- 01
Depth of thought
Our teams question assumptions, examine the context and consider the implications before settling on an answer.
- 02
Technical competence
Thoughtful design, disciplined engineering and attention to detail shape how our solutions are built and put into use.
- 03
Ownership
We make commitments carefully, raise issues openly and follow through on the work entrusted to us.
- 04
Collective strength
We bring different expertise and perspectives together. Sharing knowledge and working across disciplines makes us more capable as a team.
Our leadership
Abayomi Adedeji
Founder
Omoseindemi Olobayo
Chief Executive Officer
Adetoyosi Elegbede
Chief Operating Officer
Built by exceptionalpeople
Softcom has been shaped by people who think independently, take ownership and bring different strengths to difficult work. Join peers who challenge your thinking, complement your expertise and raise the standard of what you can achieve together.
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