How can Nigeria responsibly scale AI for stronger health systems? Under the umbrella of the Nigerian AI Collective, mDoc is proud to co-lead the first-ever sectoral webinar on healthcare alongside eHealth Africa. Theme: Smarter Health, Stronger Systems: Uniting AI and Human Capital for Scalable Community Health Impact. This virtual convening brings together innovators, policymakers, academia, and health experts to shape the future of AI-enabled healthcare in Nigeria. Nneka Mobisson-Etuk – Founder & CEO, mDoc Areas to be explored:🔹 How AI can strengthen primary and community care🔹 Predicting maternal complications and managing chronic diseases🔹 Workforce development for AI in health (HR4AIH)🔹…
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Meekam K. Mgbenwelu is Editor-at-Large at Numeris Media Unlocking Rural Entrepreneurship – Women as the Key I’ve walked the red earth roads of Taraba, sat with community leaders in Edo, and listened to market women in Abia. As a World Bank-funded consultant, I was part of a bold experiment to improve the livelihoods of rural women across these three Nigerian states. One insight struck me across all three: if we are serious about catalyzing rural economies in Africa, we must place women at the center of the equation. Why? Because women are the economy in many of these communities. They…
Nnamdi Oranye – Founder, Disrupting Ventures Disrupting Ventures are looking for their next portfolio company for a 2026 investment. Says Nnamdi Oranye (Founder, Disrupting Ventures): We’re not chasing unicorns—we’re seeking profitable businesses. We’re an angel investment firm focused on African tech startups that have a clear path to profitability. We’re highly selective—making just 1-2 investments per year—and we only back companies that have achieved revenue but haven’t quite cracked profitability yet. We start with initial investments of $3,000-$5,000, with follow-on funding available as startups hit profitability milestones. Our secret weapon? A proprietary database tracking over 7,000 African-focused startups with half…
🤖 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Accelerator is a global 8-week hybrid programme supporting generative and agentic AI startups to prove what’s possible. Success takes a lot more than just having a great business idea and the hustle to make it real. It also requires the right technology tools, expert advice, and a supportive community along the way. That’s where AWS comes in. Get up to $1M in AWS credits to build, train, and launch your generative AI or agentic startup. Who can apply: Startups from most countries globallyDeadline: July 10, 2025🔗 For more details and to apply, click…
Olabanjo Alimi – Founder & CEO of Qoray Mobility and Energies Limited Qoray Mobility, a leading Nigerian electric mobility solutions provider, has officially launched a DC fast charging station at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja, marking a major milestone in the expansion of EV infrastructure in Lagos. Installed in Car Park B2, the station is strategically placed within the busy corridors of Ikeja—close to GRA and Airport Road—making it convenient for hotel guests, conference attendees, and daily commuters. Fully operational and open to the public, it addresses a growing demand from both existing EV drivers and those considering the transition to…
The future of Africa lies in its youth, and specifically in empowering its young women to take their rightful place at the forefront of technological, social, and economic progress. The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation, aged 15–25. The initiative aims to empower 20 young African women innovators to develop digital and other innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions to key socioeconomic challenges facing the continent, thereby contributing to the continent’s transformative growth under Agenda 2063. Specifically, these solutions should advance Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion, including innovations on enhancing young women’s participation in economic decision-making processes…
In a powerful move to bring transparency and fairness to the U.S. healthcare system, Angel Onuoha and the team at Avelis Health have secured $500,000 in funding from Y Combinator. With medical debt crippling over 100 million Americans, Avelis is harnessing AI to audit bills, eliminate costly errors, and negotiate better outcomes for patients and self-insured employers. Their latest tool, Payment Integrity, promises to save companies millions—while protecting employees from the hidden costs of flawed healthcare billing. Says Onuoha: Over 100m Americans have medical debt, and it’s the leading cause of personal bankruptcy.These are devastating outcomes for both patients and…
Google are thrilled to announce the 15 exceptional startups selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9! – a cohort chosen from nearly 1,500 applications. These innovators hail from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, and are solving significant challenges across diverse sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services. E-Doc Online is one of the 15 startups joining the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 (L-R) Babatunde Ogundipe (Co-Founder & CEO): Adam Bisi (Co-Founder) 📸Numeris Media Meet the Class 9 cohort: AFRIKABAL (Rwanda): A blockchain and AI-powered platform helping farmers, buyers and logistics firms trade crops securely and transparently.…
Founders of DRO Health (L-R): Norris Clay-Onah (Campbell), Emeka Iwuchukwu and Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu In a world where access to quality medical care can be limited by distance, cost, and infrastructure, DRO Health is emerging as a game‑changer. Founded in late 2019 by Dr Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu (Neurologist & CEO with over two decades of experience), alongside his brother Emeka Brian Iwuchukwu (CTO & Head of Product), and Norris Clay-Onah Campbell (COO & Marketing Operations Lead), the startup aims to democratise healthcare through the power of telemedicine. The founders recognised that many Nigerians face long waits, high costs and limited access to specialists, and…
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