Lagos-based technology entrepreneur Precious Nwagbara has been nominated and won the Young Tech Entrepreneur Award by New Daily Prime, in recognition of her outstanding innovation, leadership, and contributions to youth empowerment within Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
The nomination acknowledges Kalu’s role as Founder and CEO of Precious Kalu & Co, a technology-driven enterprise that has, over the past three years, delivered impactful digital solutions in brand strategy, social media management, and mentorship for young professionals and emerging businesses.
According to New Daily Prime, the award reflects Kalu’s exceptional ability to harness technology to solve real-world problems, create employment opportunities, and promote sustainable economic development among young Nigerians, particularly through remote and digital platforms.
Under her leadership, Precious Kalu & Co has prioritized innovation, scalability, and customer-centered design, successfully executing multiple brand projects that have helped clients improve visibility, optimize revenue, and strengthen market positioning. The company’s consistent growth has also contributed to direct and indirect job creation for young professionals within the digital economy.
Beyond business performance, Kalu has distinguished herself through youth-focused capacity-building initiatives, mentoring hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs and equipping them with practical digital and branding skills. Several of her mentees reportedly secured significant business opportunities in 2025 after completing organized training programs.
New Daily Prime noted that Kalu’s legacy of service is further reflected in her commitment to ethical technology use, effective team management, and community-oriented development within the tech space. The nomination aligns with the core objectives of the Young Tech Entrepreneur Award, which celebrates innovation, sustainable business growth, youth empowerment, job creation, and positive social and economic impact through technology.
After undergoing a rigorous selection process, New Daily Prime described Precious Kalu as a deserving candidate, whose achievements and leadership potential position her as one of the emerging voices shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
