The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. The Fellowship programme invites emerging leaders from across Africa to apply to join the 2025 cohort of MIF Fellows and make the most of this opportunity. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Foundation that equips Fellows with technical and leadership skills and enables them to contribute directly to research and policy design at their host institutions. Fellows are hosted at the following institutions: the African Development Bank, the International Trade Centre and the United Economic Commission for Africa.…
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Winners of the Bank & Entrepreneur ‘Agropreneurship Challenge’ (L-R): Chef Mnenim Ekerete, Temitope Efelegbon Coker, Sheila Kevin Tivlumun, Chef Fisayo Ibitara, Oyebode Oyeleke (the grape farmer), and Delight Azubike. Their insightful food and drink recipe suggestions revealed rich platter variety across Nigeria’s regions, as well as some little-known healthy food benefits Bank & Entrepreneur Africa recently invited Nigerians to enter its Africa Foodpreneur Challenge, where they were asked to share their favourite nutritious food & drink for a chance to win edibles from four awesome Nigerian SMEs. The Challenge got a whole lot tastier thanks to the four incredible vendors…
🎥@tosineniolorunda In the month of October 2024, this piece of news was unmissable – Nigerian payment processing firm Moniepoint had successfully raised $110 million in equity financing, therefore achieving Unicorn status. This meant the privately-held company was now valued at over $1 billion that is not publicly traded. But Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint) asks succinctly: “Do you know what [our becoming a Unicorn] means for the future of financial services in Africa? Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint) His thoughts: This milestone is more than just about growth; it’s about deepening our commitment to empowering every…
Founder at Eti Farms Global, Etimbuk Imuk Etimbuk Imuk (Founder, Eti Farms Global) has been honoured with a prestigious nomination for the Future Awards Africa, a recognition that celebrates exceptional young Africans making significant contributions in their fields. Known for her impactful work in agriculture, especially in the area of mushroom farming, Imuk’s nomination for the Agriculture Prize highlights her dedication and influence within the community. Influential ‘Wizard Farmer’, Samson Ogbole (an agronomist and innovative farmer) took notice and has thrown his weight behind her (see video) . Imuk responds: Thank you so much Farmer Samson Ogbole for this.It means…
🎥 @doctorjko Julius Oni, M.D., until very recently, worked at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA), where he specialised in hip and knee replacement, particularly minimally invasive joint replacement surgery and complex primary and revision joint replacements. After 25 years in the U.S., he made the bold decision to return to Nigeria, and a few weeks ago, he shared a widely popular video announcing his move. Dr. Julius K. Oni (Founder, DOC Medical Nigeria) Soon after arriving Nigeria, Dr. Oni – who operated on an impressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this year…
Avoid the unnecessary inconvenience of replacing batteries every few months by using solar to power your at-home security cameras. The Stick Up Cam Solar provides peace of mind no matter the weather, and can be placed almost anywhere around your home. The HD camera is powered by a connected solar panel that needs a few hours of direct sunlight every day to remain charged, and includes a backup battery pack for day or night, rain or shine functionality. This item includes: A free trial of Ring Home2 Price: $139.98 Rating: 4.6/ 5 ⭐ The Gadget column is written by Contributing Editor-at-Large, David Agbakoba, who…
Tiffany Amber’s 25th Anniversary Fashion Show celebrated not only the artistry and creativity of the fashion industry but also the incredible journey [the brand] has embarked on over the past 25 years. (R-L): Folake Akindele Coker (Founder, Tiffany Amber), Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Tiffany Amber brand, synonymous with luxury and sophistication, and one of Nigeria’s finest female-led fashion houses, was founded by Folake Akindele Coker 25 years ago. In the past quarter of a century, Tiffany Amber has set trends and inspired countless young designers, turning the local fashion scene into a global conversation. And as the brand…
Join Alliance Française in Lagos for an unforgettable evening that celebrates authentic, compelling African narratives and cinematic excellence through Short Films, featuring Film Screening, Interactive Panel Sessions, Award Recognition and Presentations. AN EVENING OF SHORT FILMS FESTIVAL (AEOSFF) #LAGOS2024 Theme: Diversity and Inclusion, carrying everyone along through compelling African stories. Date: Saturday November 30, 2024 Red Carpet: 4PM Main Event: 5PM Venue: Mike Adenuga Centre. Alliance Française de Lagos.9 Osborne Road. Ikoyi-Lagos. Tickets: VIP and REGULAR available
Adanne Uche (Founder, Adys Agro) has thrown an open invite to join her at the 2024 Lagos international Trade Fair, taking place at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. Ady’s Agro will be exhibiting as from November 06 – 10, 2024 and can be found at the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSEFT) corner.
Solution Innovation District (SID) – a platform for training, incubating and mentoring startups and innovative entrepreneurs in Anambra State, Nigeria – are thrilled to announce the first-ever Anambra Innovation Week 2024. Amidst keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, product showcases, awards, and competitions, the Innovation Week is expected bring together experts from different walks of life (both public and private sector) to explore the unlimited possibilities of innovation that exist across Africa. Date: November 25th – 30th, 2024 Theme: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐍𝐨𝐰 To attend, please register here: