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Y Combinator (YC), widely recognised as one of the world’s most influential startup accelerators, is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Batch funding cycle. The batch will take place from October to November in San Francisco. The deadline to apply on-time is August 04 at 8pm PT; if you apply before the deadline, you will get a decision by September 05. About applying to YC If you want to apply, please submit your application online. People who apply before the regular deadline will hear back by September 05. If you apply after the deadline, your application may still be considered, but there is no promise about when you will receive…

Dr. Gozie Ezeh MD – Founder at SweetMom & Founder at Funds for Impact Are you building a mission-driven startup in Africa? Accessing the right capital can make or break your journey—especially when you need more than just money. Whether you’re innovating in fintech, healthtech, climate, infrastructure, or serving last-mile communities, tapping into non-dilutive and catalytic capital can help you scale impact without giving up equity too soon. To help you cut through the noise, Dr. Gozie Ezeh MD has compiled (and shared below) 15 top impact investors deploying mission-aligned capital across Africa. “If you’re building a mission-driven startup in…

Investment Banker and Certified Financial Instructor, Financial Jennifer -Founder, FinTribe [📸 Author] When Financial Jennifer started out, her salary was just ₦50,000. The job was demanding, the hours were long, and her responsibilities far outweighed the pay. But she had a vision bigger than her paycheque. Monday to Friday, she was at the office. Weekends were for ICAN classes – she became a chartered accountant on the job. That one move changed everything. But that was just the beginning. In her words, here is exactly how Jennifer turned grit, growth, and a side hustle into her first million—and how you…

Jonny Baxter, Deputy British High Commissioner in Lagos As Nigeria navigates rising energy costs and the growing urgency of the climate crisis, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the country. He made this statement at the second edition of W.O.M.A.N by Alitheia, a high-level forum for Women in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Nutrition and key stakeholders, hosted by Alitheia Capital, a pioneer in gender-lens impact investing private equity firm, in collaboration with Manufacturing Africa, a UK government programme focused on attracting Foreign Direct Investment into the…

Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes – Founding Partner & CEOFounding Partner & CEO, Aruwa Capital Management In a landmark moment for local manufacturing and industrial innovation in West Africa, Yikodeen Company Limited, a portfolio company of Aruwa Capital Management, has officially launched its ultra-modern, fully automated safety boot manufacturing facility—the most advanced of its kind in the region. The facility represents more than cutting-edge machinery. It tells a compelling story of homegrown innovation, job creation, and industrial transformation, setting a new benchmark for what is possible in West Africa’s manufacturing landscape. 🎥 Yikodeen As the first institutional equity investor in Yikodeen, Aruwa…

The “Dare2Dream Seminar” by Orange Corners is back at the University of Lagos for Wednesday, June 24, 2025. Following a successful 2024 edition, Orange Corners Nigeria are excited to return for the 2025 version – a transformative experience designed to help students unlock their full potential and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. 2025 theme: Ignite Your DreamDate: Wednesday, June 25, 2025Time: 10 AM WATVenue: LT 009, Faculty of Science, UNILAG.Get ready to be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers: Adewale Adesanwo – Founder & CEO, Alchol Chemicals (OCN 22).Kieva Chris-Amusan, MD – Co-founder & CEO, Fertitude – 24/7 Reproductive Health…

Shop Treo founders – George Uteh and Emmanuel Jacobs Rebel Seed Capital is excited to back Shoptreo!Aba-based Shoptreo is unlocking value in informal markets and underserved production ecosystems like the Aba Artisanal Leather Cluster—one of Africa’s largest hubs for handcrafted leather goods—by equipping artisans with digital storefronts, integrated logistics, payments, and inventory tools to efficiently meet global demand. In summary, Shoptreo is: 🔧 Digitising informal artisans with end-to-end tools By offering digital storefronts integrated with inventory management, payments, and logistics, Shoptreo empowers Aba-based artisans to run professional, scalable online operations—no more relying only on physical markets 🌍 Bridging local producers…

Dr. Richard Montgomery – British High Commissioner to Nigeria The UK has confirmed that Nigeria will continue to enjoy duty-free access on 99% of total goods exported to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The DCTS is part of the UK’s strategy to support growing economies like Nigeria by reducing tariffs on thousands of goods, simplifying export rules for Nigerian businesses and making it easier to qualify for trade benefits. The scheme lowers import cost for UK businesses and offers consumers a wider range of affordable products. Since its launch in June 2023, the Developing Countries…

What does Tom Cruise ‐ as well as Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, David Bowie, Iman, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan, Princess Caroline of Monaco, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, and Amelia Windsor (a member of the British royal family)  –  have to do with the June 2025 edition of Bank & Entrepreneur (B & E) Africa?–Mr. Cruise and so many other high-profile persons have all been hosted by Meryanne Loum-Martin – B & E’s Cover person, and founder of luxury boutique hotel Dar Tamsna, which has evolved into today’s larger property, named Jnane Tamsna. -In an opening editorial titled “WHEN EXCELLENCE SEEKS…

Short description The Sony World Photography Awards are held annually by the World Photography Organisation. Entry is free. There are four competitions: • Professional competition: All entrants must be over 18. Photographers must submit a series of 5 to 10 images per category. • Open competition: The competition is open to anyone. The Open competition rewards outstanding single images across ten categories. • Youth competition: The competition is open to young photographers under 19 year-olds. Photographers can enter up to three of their best 2025 images, in any genre or style. • Student competition: The competition is open to all students of photography from World Photography Organisation…