In a significant recognition of innovation in Nigeria's financial technology sector, Bluebulb, a rapidly expanding cross-border payments platform, has clinched the prestigious Finance Excellence Award at the 2025 Premia Business Network (PBN) Awards.
A Celebration of Innovation and Impact
The award ceremony, held on Sunday, December 21, 2025, brought together a distinguished gathering of Nigeria's business elite, policymakers, and key industry stakeholders. The PBN Awards, organised annually, are dedicated to spotlighting organisations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact within the economy.
Bluebulb's victory is particularly notable within the highly competitive fintech arena, where reliability and transaction speed are paramount. The award specifically honours the company's pivotal role in dismantling long-standing obstacles that have historically hindered African businesses from fully participating in international commerce.
Recognition of a Customer-First Mission
The award was collected on behalf of Bluebulb by Oluwaseun Oladimeji, the company's Business Director. In her remarks following the recognition, Oladimeji framed the award as a powerful validation of Bluebulb's core philosophy.
"This recognition affirms the work we do every day to help African businesses move money globally with speed, certainty, and confidence," she stated. "From eliminating settlement delays to simplifying access to key markets like the US, UK, EU, and China, our focus has always been on solving real operational challenges for businesses scaling across borders."
She further emphasised the company's ongoing commitment to developing payment infrastructure that directly fuels business growth, enhances trade efficiency, and bolsters the long-term international competitiveness of African enterprises.
Addressing Critical Pain Points for Businesses
Bluebulb's award-winning service directly tackles what are often the two most critical challenges for companies operating internationally: the speed and reliability of financial settlements. The company's infrastructure provides a stark contrast to traditional, slower banking channels.
Key performance metrics that underpinned the award include:
- T+0 settlements to major markets like the United States, United Kingdom, and the European Union.
- T+1 settlements to China, a crucial trading partner.
- This is a dramatic improvement over the typical 3-5 business days required by conventional cross-border banking methods.
The company's solutions have seen strong adoption across a diverse range of sectors, demonstrating its broad applicability. Its client base spans industries such as:
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
- Oil and Gas
- Pharmaceuticals
- Aviation
- Telecommunications
Positioning for the Future of African Fintech
The Finance Excellence Award solidifies Bluebulb's position at the forefront of a new generation of African fintech companies that are fundamentally reshaping how businesses connect with and operate in global markets. The accolade is not merely a trophy but a reinforcement of the company's foundational mission: to eradicate the payment barriers that have for too long constrained the operational efficiency and growth potential of African businesses on the world stage.
The award reflects a year of substantial progress for Bluebulb, marked by increased transaction volumes, growing adoption among both enterprise and mid-market businesses, and continuous advancements in simplifying the complex process of international settlements for African companies with multi-market operations.
