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Introducing Alajo, a Nigerian fintech startup founded in 2021 that offers an escrowed digital savings platform tailored for underbanked and unbanked individuals. Leveraging USSD, IVR, and SMS technologies, Alajo enables users at the grassroots to save money every day (an average of $2.13 per day) without requiring internet access, thereby modernizing traditional savings methods. In recent times, Alajo has achieved significant milestones that highlight its innovative approach to financial inclusion: Global Recognition: In September 2023, the startup was selected among the Top 200 Startups worldwide at the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield in San Francisco AI Integration: Alajo aims to become a…

TY-DAMI ENERGY RESOURCES, founded by Taiwo (Damilola) Yussuf , produces smart cold storage that keeps produce fresh for up to seven days without electricity Katapult Africa has just kickstarted its Climate Program! 🚀Over the next three months, 10 highly promising early-stage climate tech startups will receive expert mentorship, hands-on workshops, tailored growth resources, and strategic connections to accelerate their growth and maximise their impact.Meet the rockstar cohort that made it out of 700+ startups!🌱 Rhea (Kenya) – Portable soil sensors delivering real-time macronutrient analysis in just 15 minutes. By equipping agrovets and agents with these devices, farmers gain instant soil…

The “AI Skills 4 Women” course by Founderz, in collaboration with Microsoft, aims to empower women in the field of AI. Here’s a summary of what the course offers: Scholarship: You can participate in a final challenge for a chance to earn one of 150 Founderz & Microsoft scholarships for a 3-month AI & Innovation program. Content: The course covers AI fundamentals, practical applications, prompt engineering and ethics, AI cybersecurity and data analytics, and leadership and mentorship. Instructors: The course features instructors from Microsoft and Founderz, including Amanda Nguyen, Anna Cejudo, Anna Ogan, and others. Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive…

In honour of International Women’s Day 2025, non-profit organisation She Code Africa have officially opened up applications for their Q1 Laptop Scholarship.According to the She Code Africa: For IWD 2025, we are adopting the Global IWD theme “Accelerate Action” and this theme challenges us to turn potential into impact by taking concrete, timely steps to create change.Our laptop scholarship is designed to lessen a major barrier for women in tech, ensuring that every woman and young girl has this essential resource to push them further to learn, upskill, and build an economically independent future.If you are or if you know…

APPLY HERE TO BE A DELEGATE AT THE WBG YOUTH SUMMIT! APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025. The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries. The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group’s largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on May 19-20, 2025, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank…

The Body Shop, the UK’s iconic ethical beauty brand, has made its debut in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s retail and skincare industry. The first store opened on March 8, 2025 – International Women’s Day – at Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, providing Nigerians with direct access to the brand’s renowned products. The official store opening is expected to usher in a new era of accessible and ethical beauty in the Nigerian market. [📸The Body Shop Nigeria] At the helm of The Body Shop Nigeria is Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd MBE, a British-Nigerian serial entrepreneur with over 28…

If you’re an audiophile, you can also listen to music without relying on the grid. Introducing the Solgaard Solar Boom Box, a mighty multi-tasking portable Bluetooth speaker, produces deeply immersive sound, incredible 80+ hours of playback, a high-performing power bank, and solar charging to extend your adventures on the go. Never deal with a dead device again, plug-in any compatible device to one of the USB ports for fast-charging power delivery (1 x USB-A and 2 x USB-C). With 20W charging, keep your phone topped up and play DJ at the same time. With an IPX 7 water resistance rating, you won’t…

📸OnePlus Photography More than a contest, the OnePlus Photography Awards represents a global community of mobile photographers and a platform for visual storytelling. OnePlus invites all smartphone users to share their unique vision, learn from others, and push the boundaries of mobile photography. We believe images are a universal language and hold the power to shape our world. Competition Categories: Movement: Breathe Each MomentTransform fleeting moments into treasured memories.Capture eternity suspended in time. Share your visual stories of speed, adventure, and travel. From the fleeting emotion of daily life, the adrenaline rush within a single second, to the beauty that…

Meeting with the National Coordinator, ONSA Lagos, 07 March 2025 – The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has successfully concluded its Cybersecurity Inward Trade Mission to Nigeria, marking a significant step towards strengthening cybersecurity ties between the two countries. The list of UK cybersecurity delegates included: Espanaro, Genese Solution Limited, Cyber Chain Alliance, GIOSEC Limited, Cybernitics, Mogor Consulting, International Data Flow, and Techinnovate Group / Tech Innovate Cyber. The mission, which took place this week in Abuja and Lagos, brought together a total of 13 UK cybersecurity experts and key stakeholders from the Nigerian public and private sectors,…

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) [📸Bloomberg via Getty Images] The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund – whose objective is to increase the participation of women entrepreneurs in global value chains, resulting in expanded economic opportunities and improved livelihoods – announced the selection of four pilot beneficiary countries on 7 March ahead of International Women’s Day. WEIDE, which was launched by the WTO Secretariat and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in February 2024, also aims to increase the adoption of digital technologies by women entrepreneurs, including expanding their presence on digital platforms.…