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| Company type | Holding Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services, Hospitality, Agriculture and Information Technology |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Founder | John Olajide |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | John Olajide, Ron Olajide |
Number of employees | 850 |
| Website | https://cavistaholdings.com |
Cavista Holdings is an investment and holding company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. With a footprint across key sectors, the company is committed to driving economic transformation and innovation in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond[1]
History
[edit]Founded in 2023 by Niyi John Olajide, CEO of Axxess, Cavista Holdings was set up to oversee his various companies in Nigeria, which operate in the agriculture, technology, hospitality and financial services sectors.
These companies include:
- Cavista Technologies, which was acquired in 2020 and has offices in Nigeria,[2] Botswana[3], [4]India and the Phillippines
- Agbeyewa Farms, which was established in 2021 in Ekiti State
- Glocient Hospitalities, established in 2022; concessionaires and managers of Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Center, Ikogosi, Ekiti State[5][6][7]
- Payzeep Technologies[8][9]
Investments overview
[edit]Cavista Holdings' Investments are organised into four verticals: Agriculture, Hospitality, Financial services and Information Technology
Agriculture
[edit]- Agbeyewa Farms Limited - Currently, the largest cassava farm in Nigeria with over 7,000 hectares of land spread across four locations in Ekiti State(Ipao, Gede, Iyemero and Ikosun). One of the largest employers of labour in the state, Agbeyewa Farms Limited and the Ekiti State government have a number of partnerships, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a a 100,000 hectare cassava farm in Ekiti State,[10][11] as well as a collaboration to grow grassroots football in the state through the Agbeyewa Cup football tournament.[12][13][14]
Hospitality
[edit]- Glocient Hospitality Limited - This company are the current operators of Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Center. The resort was taken over from the Ekiti State government in 2022[15] and subsequently transformed after billions of naira was invested by Cavista Holdings. The resort was voted the Best Holiday Resort in Nigeria for 2023[16][17] and 2024[18] at the Hotels Managers Conference Awards
Technology
[edit]- Cavista Technologies - A global technology services company focused on building innovative solutions that empower clients to address their’ most complex technology needs with robust solutions. With a strong presence in key global markets, Cavista Technologies has a diverse workforce of highly skilled software designers, engineers and product development teams that serve clients worldwide. The company also organises an annual hackathon amongst students of universities in Nigeria[19] and India[20] to help bridge the skills gap and nurture talents, ensuring that young people start thinking critically and solving problems on a global scale.[21][22]
Financial services
[edit]- Payzeep - Is a Payment Solutions Services Provider, with a mission to simplify payment processing and collection for businesses while creating a smooth and secure experience for customers purchasing goods and services.
References
[edit]- ^ Aina, Temitope (2024-10-02). "Cavista urges investors to explore continental opportunities". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Olaiya, Tope Templer (2024-09-12). "Cavista Technologies deepens global reach with Botswana office". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ MASOKOLA, ALFRED (2024-10-03). "Cavista establishes operations in Botswana after BITC facilitation". Weekend Post. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Making Africa Technology Hub – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Popoola, Nike (2023-07-26). "Cavista invests in Ikogosi Warm Springs". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2023-07-26). "Cavista Holdings plans agro-tourism in Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Balogun: Our Goal is to Make Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort One-stop Tourist Destination in Africa – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Joseph (2024-09-25). "Uber and Bolt drivers deal with this one-year-old Nigerian Fintech startup signals driver autonomy". Condia. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-08-02). "The Guardian's Special Focus On Most Impactful And Innovative CEOs Creating Value In The Nigerian FinTech Industry". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "EKSG, Cavista Holdings Sign Multi-Billion Naira MOU To Boost Cassava Farming – Ekiti State Government Website". Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Cassava Revolution: Agbeyewa Farms Signs Multi-Billion Naira MOU with Ekiti State Government – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Report, Agency (2024-11-06). "2024 Agbeyewa Cup: Omuo-Oke wins final, grabs N1m". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Salau, Seyi John (2024-11-12). "Omuo-Ore High School wins 2024 Agbeyewa football championship". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Salau, Seyi John (2024-10-13). "160 secondary schools compete for glory in 2024 Agbeyewa Cup". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Okon, Desmond (2024-07-07). "Ikogosi resort: A tale of transformation and the hunger of a 'crazy' investor". TheCable. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Meshioye, David (2023-07-22). "Ikogosi Resort, 23 other hospitality outfits receive outstanding service awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Lifestyle, TheCable (2023-07-24). "Ikogosi Warm Springs bags 'Best Holiday Resort in Nigeria' award". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Emelike, Obinna (2024-07-19). "African hospitality industry pushes frontiers at HMCA 2024". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Team Jupiter of LASU emerges as the winner of the second edition of the Cavista Hackathon". 2024-05-03. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Cavista Technologies on LinkedIn: #cavistahackathon #cavistaindia". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Erezi, Dennis (2023-04-02). "Cavista flags off hackathon competition in Nigerian universities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ Babalola, Yusuf (2024-05-03). "LASU Students Emerge Champions Of 2024 Cavista Hackathon". Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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