š„ Yetunde Ayo-Oyalowo Yetunde Ayo-Oyalowo is Founder & CEO, Market Doctors – the first retail and mobile Clinic in Nigeria with a vision of bringing healthcare to theĀ doorstep of Nigerians without disturbing their normal economic, religious, educational and social activities, using mobile clinics and outreaches. Her exceptional outreach extends to marketplaces! When asked why she has taken on such an unusual task with verve, Yetunde responds: Why do I do what I do? People often ask me this, and honestly, there are many reasons. But my name, my story, holds the answer. I lost my grandmother to something as preventable…
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The Lagos State Government has thrown open an invite to all agro enthusiasts to join in at the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit on October 31, 2024, where policy makers, innovators, investors, and enthusiasts will come together to explore the latest innovations and strategies shaping the agri value chain, for a more sustainable food system. As part of the conversation shaping the future of agriculture, the Lagos Agrithon will also take place, featuring 31 forward-thinking startups (shortlisted from 312 applications) who will be competing for ā¦100,000,000 in grant funding for fueling their journey to disrupt and transform the agricultural landscape. Currently in…
(L): Nneamaka Nwosisi (Creative Director, Founder & CEO, Mak Nisy); H. E. Svein Baera (Norway’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria) šø @undpnigeria Abuja-based Mak Nisy was founded in June 2011 by Nneamaka Nwosisi to specialise in the design and production of handmade bags and accessories, using African print fabrics and leather. Nneamaka’s intention was to showcase to the world that exquisite fashion accessories made with authentic local fabrics could easily match their global counterparts in terms of quality and aesthetics. And she has since proven her mettle. (2nd-L): Elsie Attafuah (Resident Representative, UNDP Nigeria) Recently, the Inclusive Growth SPIEG team of…
Toby Egbuna (Co-Founder, Chezie) We found Toby Egbuna’s story (below) to be one absolutely worth sharing (verbatim). Toby and his sister Dumebi are co-founders of Chezie, a DEI software company. At 27 years old, I quit my consulting job making $140k to start a DEI software company with my sister.Not exactly the path my immigrant parents imagined Iād take when they came to the U.S. in 1997, but I wanted to be an entrepreneur, so I took the chance.And now, three years later, I can honestly say that I wouldnāt trade it for anything.Iāll be real, building Chezie has been…
The Lagos State government has introduced a new mental health helpline, intended to enhance mental health support and expand access to mental health services across Lagos. The Lagos Lifeline Smart Number is: 0700 000 MIND (0700 000 6463). This is in addition to the existing Lagos Lifeline Number: 090 9000 MIND (090 90006463). The new telephone line was announced at a government-inspired āLift Up Hopeā event held at JJT Park (Alausa, Ikeja), to commemorate World Mental Day 2024 (October 14). The objective is to provide immediate access to mental health resources, reinforcing the governmentās commitment to tackling mental health challenges…
The International Trade Centre – a joint agency of theĀ United Nations and the World Trade Organisation forĀ small businessĀ in developing and emerging economies – is bringing five entrepreneursĀ to COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Phebe Ilesanmi (Founder, TrashCoin) will be one of the five. Her company is a digital waste management platform focused on recovering recyclable waste from communities. Phebe refers to TrashCoin as the āUber for waste managementā, as users of the platform can deposit recyclable waste into their digital wallets, earning credits that can be used to pay for goods and services.Ā Says the International Trade Centre: They [the five entrepreneurs]…
Kene Mkparu (President, Komworld Cinemas) The three-day Africa Cinema Summit (ACS) 2024, held between October 07-10 in Accra-Ghana, concluded successfully, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders, and cultural advocates to explore the possibilities of cinema shaping the African narrative and promoting social change. Held at the Mƶvenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, and tagged āThe Relevance of Cinema in African Communities”, the Summit showcased the transformative potential of African cinema. Some of the key highlights of the event were presentations by industry heavyweights – such as Kene Mkparu (President, Komworld), and actor Idris Elba – of their visions for the future of…
FirstBank is hosting its 6th annual Fintech Summit with the theme “Banking on Partnerships”, scheduled to take place on the 13th and 14th of November 2024 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Fintech Innovators Pitch Program As part of this event, FirstBank is launching the Fintech Innovators Pitch ProgrammeĀ to support early-stage fintech startups and foster innovation in the financial services ecosystem. The programme will provide selected startups with intensive training and mentorship – all towards the opportunity to pitch their solutions to FirstBank, investors, and industry leaders. Selected winners will receive support from FirstBank to bring their…
With frequent power outages combined with the heat, many people are looking for cost-effective ways to stay cool and perhaps charge their phones at the same time! Stand-alone rechargeable fans may be an option, but they still need power from the grid to keep them charged for and going for hours. The Dowilldo Portable Solar Fan is a great solution. It lets you use the sun as its main source of power, while keeping you cool with a choice of four wind speeds to choose from ā natural, low, mid, and high. With a full battery and at natural wind…
Join Union Bank Nigeria on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 (at 1PM) for an engaging session with seasoned speakers, Oluwaseun Oshoniyi and Daniel Egunjobi. The forum will provide an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, and also glean valuable insights and practical tips on how to expand your market reach. To register, please click here.