In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Cambridge, the Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Lab) at King’s College runs an extracurricular program aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in Africa which students can apply with their own projects to win a prize. The aim is to encourage student innovators to challenge the status quo and re-imagine the world through sustainable and ethical projects that can have a positive social and environmental impact. The panel discussion series – slated for November 05 & 12 and tagged tagged African Founders – will bring together key figures from the entrepreneurial sector, with a specific…
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ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika The ORÍKÌ Group is thrilled to announce the launch of what it refers to as Africa’s first-ever coworking space for wellness entrepreneurs – the ORIKI Wellness Hub. Says ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika: Through this hub, entrepreneurs will gain access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and systems that support the growth and sustainability of their businesses. Our vision with the ORÍKÌ Wellness Hub is to provide a supportive ecosystem for wellness entrepreneurs, offering them the resources they need to thrive while they focus on growing their companies and increasing their revenue. Supported by the Lagos State Employment…
How a mindset of Innovation transformed millinery in Nigeria [🎥 @john3v3millinery] Eme Akenzua founded the renowned upscale millinery brand John 3v3 Millinery in 1991, a company she has grown into a thriving manufacturing and retail concern. As a Milliner with 33 years+ of experience and exciting creativity under her belt – and a journey filled with challenges and triumphs – Ms. Akenzua is thrilled to introduce her new series “The Creativepreneur Guide to Success” – where she shares valuable lessons intended to help rising entrepreneurs navigate their own creative paths and build thriving businesses. From the highs of ROYAL ASCOT…
The Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture (EYIA) initiative is a joint project between Soilless Farm Lab (founded by Samson Ogbole) and the Mastercard Foundation, under which young agri-enthusiasts are trained in profitable and sustainable agriculture. EYiA in action Farmer Samson has taken time to de-mystify the way EYiA works: 1. We are not taking any form of investment (debt or equity)2. Our three months of training is free for those aged 18 to 29, free accommodation, and it is residential (www.sfarmlab.com/EYiA/)3. We set up farms at a fee.Our headquarters is at Awowo, Ewekoro LGA, Ogun state (see video) Farmer Samson…
Chizoma Okoli (Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank): “At Access, the PowerOf 100 is our own way of celebrating women in Africa who inspire and motivate in their respective fields” Access Bank’s recently unveiled Power of 100 Africa initiative, whose focus is to empower 100 female entrepreneurs across 16 African countries where the bank has a presence. 📸 @MyAccessBank At the centre of The Power of 100 Africa are women who exemplify extraordinary achievements and contributions to their communities and beyond, women who have clearly added value to the economic and social progress of the continent – from the young to…
NaijaBrandChick – the popular series of trade fairs that hold across several states in Nigeria, is coming to Enugu state this November. Sponsored by Wema Bank, the NaijaBrandChick Founder, Nelly Agbogu, has said that the platform is designed to empower and propel ‘Nigeria’s Small & Medium enterprises (SMEs) towards sustainable growth through access to new markets. Nelly Agbogu (Founder, NaijaBrandChick) Earlier in the year, the Enugu State Government announced the “042 Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair – a collaborative effort between the Enugu State Government’s SME Agency and Office of Digital Economy, and NaijaBrandChick. The “042 Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair”…
Deadline: 31 December 2024 Website: https://form.jotform.com/241764080047151 Competition theme: “Shining a Light: Iconic Women, from Everyday Life to Global Heroes” Eligibility: Anyone, amateur and professional photographers of any age. The Muhammad Ali Centre in Louisville, Kentucky (USA), is honoured to announce its 11th annual “Shining a Light” International Photography Contest and subsequent exhibition. This contest and exhibition will be informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #5 (Gender Equality) and #10 (Reduced Inequalities). This year the Ali Center is asking participants to submit photographs that illustrate the various ways individual women inspire others and build up their communities. This contest will accept…
The Silo is a sanctuary in the city of Cape Town, celebrating art, style, and design. This architectural masterpiece towers above the V&A Waterfront and is defined by its shimmering pillowed-glass windows which offer panoramic views stretching from Table Mountain to the Table Bay harbour. This luxury accommodation occupies six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) which houses Africa’s largest collection of contemporary African art. Meticulously selected by the owner of The Royal Portfolio and avid art enthusiast, Liz Biden, The Silo Hotel’s art collection houses some of Africa’s most talented, emerging, and eminent contemporary artists…
🎥Gabriel Ogbechie This video says it all, in a nutshell. Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie is Group Managing Director at Rainoil Limited, a leading energy company in Nigeria. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, he possesses a wealth of expertise in sales, marketing, and operations within the Oil & Gas space.
In 2023, over 4,000 tech enthusiasts converged in Uyo (Akwa Ibom State) for the Akwa Ibom Tech Week – an extraordinary experience spanning innovation in tech, networking with industry leaders, and brainstorming within workshops and panels. Building on last year’s success, where 500 youths received Google Scholarships and job placements, organisers of Akwa Ibom Tech Week 2024 have promised to create an even stronger innovation ecosystem. Key events include: Hackathon & Cultural Night Conference & Venture Showcase Career Fair & Creative Showcase Ecosystem Hub Tour 📅 Date: October 28 – November 2, 2024📍 Venue: Key locations across Akwa Ibom State…