In an economy defined by constant change, where startups rise and fade with the tides of innovation, true endurance remains the rarest achievement of all. For ten years, Techpoint Africa — now part of Businessfront — has captured the pulse of Africa’s evolving innovation landscape: the bold founders, disruptive ideas, and technological revolutions that redefined industries.
But a decade of storytelling offers clarity. Longevity in business isn’t luck — it’s vision sustained through decades of uncertainty. And as Businessfront marks this milestone, the question has shifted from who’s building fast to who’s built to last.
That reflection has birthed Businessfront Over 50 (BFO50) — a first-of-its-kind platform dedicated to honouring Nigerian companies that have stood firm for half a century and beyond. These are the enterprises that have weathered recessions, political shifts, and generational change — yet continue to power the nation’s economic heartbeat.
A Legacy Worth Documenting
BFO50 is more than a celebration. It’s an archive of endurance — a curated directory, data-driven report, and commemorative publication that capture how legacy institutions adapt, reinvent, and sustain relevance through time.
Through three tiers of recognition — Gold (50–70 years), Diamond (71–99 years), and Ruby (100+ years) — the initiative pays tribute to organisations whose impact has transcended eras.
A Gathering of Giants
The journey will culminate in the Businessfront Over 50 Celebratory Dinner, an exclusive black-tie event on December 7, 2025, bringing together CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders for an evening dedicated to Nigeria’s most enduring companies — the true architects of its modern economy.
Redefining Success Through Longevity
Businessfront Over 50 challenges the narrative of success beyond valuations and venture funding. It shifts the spotlight to sustainability, stewardship, and legacy — the quiet strength that holds industries together.
By archiving the stories of Nigeria’s oldest surviving institutions, Businessfront hopes to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to build with time in mind — not just for the moment, but for the ages.
Because in the end, the greatest mark of success isn’t speed — it’s staying power.
