The Uzemi Technology Empowerment Initiative – a comprehensive program designed to address the lack of representation of women and girls in leadership positions in the technology sector across Africa – is hosting yet another leadership summit. Announcing the event, Olatomiwa Williams (Founder, Uzemi) says: Uzemi leadership summit 2.0 is coming!Theme: Leading with AI: Women pioneering tomorrow’s technologyDate: Saturday, 9th of November 2024Time: 9 am – 2 pmLocation: The Resource Centre, 5, Badru, Kasim Ajanaku Street, Dele Kuti St, Ebute, Ikorodu, NigeriaWe are bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and professionals to discuss the transformative impact of AI…
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+ – Founder of FinTribe [📸Financial Jennifer] Jennifer Awirigwe (aka Financial Jennifer) is the Founder of FinTribe – a financial empowerment platform for women. As an Investment Banker and certified Financial Advisor, Jennifer helps women build wealth, and she would like to teach you everything you need to know about investing in Nigerian stocks. She makes her case clearly: If you invested 100k in January in these companies, your 100k is now worth about:Oando – N890,000Julius Berger – N381,000Bua Foods – N201,000Transcorp – N480,000Presco Plc – N223,000Stop sleeping on Nigerian stocks. There is money to be made. And no, it’s…
Are you Interested in starting a startup? In this video, Michael Seibel (Managing director of Y Combinator and a founder of two startups) shares valuable insights on how to start a successful business from scratch – in just over 10 minutes. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or already in the startup world, this video demystifies the startup angst as Michael’s invaluable advice and insights sets you on a quick path to entrepreneurial confidence and success. Mr. Seibel covers: The importance of having a technical co-founder. How to brainstorm and validate your startup idea. Key steps to building an MVP (Minimum…
In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Cambridge, the Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Lab) at King’s College runs an extracurricular program aimed at cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in Africa which students can apply with their own projects to win a prize. The aim is to encourage student innovators to challenge the status quo and re-imagine the world through sustainable and ethical projects that can have a positive social and environmental impact. The panel discussion series – slated for November 05 & 12 and tagged tagged African Founders – will bring together key figures from the entrepreneurial sector, with a specific…
ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika The ORÍKÌ Group is thrilled to announce the launch of what it refers to as Africa’s first-ever coworking space for wellness entrepreneurs – the ORIKI Wellness Hub. Says ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika: Through this hub, entrepreneurs will gain access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and systems that support the growth and sustainability of their businesses. Our vision with the ORÍKÌ Wellness Hub is to provide a supportive ecosystem for wellness entrepreneurs, offering them the resources they need to thrive while they focus on growing their companies and increasing their revenue. Supported by the Lagos State Employment…
How a mindset of Innovation transformed millinery in Nigeria [🎥 @john3v3millinery] Eme Akenzua founded the renowned upscale millinery brand John 3v3 Millinery in 1991, a company she has grown into a thriving manufacturing and retail concern. As a Milliner with 33 years+ of experience and exciting creativity under her belt – and a journey filled with challenges and triumphs – Ms. Akenzua is thrilled to introduce her new series “The Creativepreneur Guide to Success” – where she shares valuable lessons intended to help rising entrepreneurs navigate their own creative paths and build thriving businesses. From the highs of ROYAL ASCOT…
The Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture (EYIA) initiative is a joint project between Soilless Farm Lab (founded by Samson Ogbole) and the Mastercard Foundation, under which young agri-enthusiasts are trained in profitable and sustainable agriculture. EYiA in action Farmer Samson has taken time to de-mystify the way EYiA works: 1. We are not taking any form of investment (debt or equity)2. Our three months of training is free for those aged 18 to 29, free accommodation, and it is residential (www.sfarmlab.com/EYiA/)3. We set up farms at a fee.Our headquarters is at Awowo, Ewekoro LGA, Ogun state (see video) Farmer Samson…
Chizoma Okoli (Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank): “At Access, the PowerOf 100 is our own way of celebrating women in Africa who inspire and motivate in their respective fields” Access Bank’s recently unveiled Power of 100 Africa initiative, whose focus is to empower 100 female entrepreneurs across 16 African countries where the bank has a presence. 📸 @MyAccessBank At the centre of The Power of 100 Africa are women who exemplify extraordinary achievements and contributions to their communities and beyond, women who have clearly added value to the economic and social progress of the continent – from the young to…
NaijaBrandChick – the popular series of trade fairs that hold across several states in Nigeria, is coming to Enugu state this November. Sponsored by Wema Bank, the NaijaBrandChick Founder, Nelly Agbogu, has said that the platform is designed to empower and propel ‘Nigeria’s Small & Medium enterprises (SMEs) towards sustainable growth through access to new markets. Nelly Agbogu (Founder, NaijaBrandChick) Earlier in the year, the Enugu State Government announced the “042 Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair – a collaborative effort between the Enugu State Government’s SME Agency and Office of Digital Economy, and NaijaBrandChick. The “042 Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair”…
Deadline: 31 December 2024 Website: https://form.jotform.com/241764080047151 Competition theme: “Shining a Light: Iconic Women, from Everyday Life to Global Heroes” Eligibility: Anyone, amateur and professional photographers of any age. The Muhammad Ali Centre in Louisville, Kentucky (USA), is honoured to announce its 11th annual “Shining a Light” International Photography Contest and subsequent exhibition. This contest and exhibition will be informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #5 (Gender Equality) and #10 (Reduced Inequalities). This year the Ali Center is asking participants to submit photographs that illustrate the various ways individual women inspire others and build up their communities. This contest will accept…