The Baobab Network help build and fund Africa’s high potential start-ups, and applications have opened for their 2025 accelerator (the next cohort kicks off in Q4 2025). Widely respected in the African startup ecosystem, Baobab invest early ($100,000) into Africa’s most exciting early-stage startups) and help them scale rapidly by providing funding, hands-on support and access to a powerful global network to help Founders become industry leaders. Start your application today. Click here Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria [03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]
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Cluster of residences Kisawa Santuary feels like the kind of place generative AI might dream up if asked to envision an exclusive eco-luxury retreat: biophilic architecture set on a remote, palm-fringed island, encircled by a swirl of powder-white sands and crystal-clear azure waters. But Kisawa isn’t a fantasy—it’s real. Luxury resort & boutique beach escape Front door This luxury boutique hotel is a 300-hectare sanctuary of forest, beach and sand dunes, located on the southern tip of Benguerra Island, which is situated 14 kilometres off Mozambique, on the Eastern coast of Africa. Part of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the neighbouring National…
The Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with ImpactHER, a globally recognized nonprofit closing the gender business financing gap for African women. Together, the two organisations are launching a bold, justice-centered initiative to empower African women entrepreneurs with free digital marketing training, access to global business networks, and income-generating opportunities. The tech-forward curriculum — now available through WEN — includes training in branding, Google tools, digital strategy, and social media marketing. It is free, virtual, and designed to meet women where they are. What’s included for African women entrepreneurs: FREE access to WEN’s digital…
Segun Cole (co-Founder & CEO, Maasai) Reacting to the closure of fintech company, OKRA, Segun Cole (prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder), best known as the co‑founder & CEO of Maasai Technologies, an M&A marketplace helping African tech startups prepare for and execute exits – shares his thoughts: “When a portfolio company signals it’s time to fold, the immediate reflex is often to scramble for follow-on investors or, unfortunately, to prepare for a write-off.But what if there’s a more strategic, less painful alternative that could still deliver value? I’m talking about asset acquisition.Instead of solely focusing on a full…
Step into the heart of Nigeria’s startup revolution. GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival is opening its doors at Landmark Centre, Lagos, on 3–4 September 2025, and you can now register for free, but only for a limited time. Join thousands of tech enthusiasts, investors, and founders to experience the most dynamic startup gathering in West Africa. Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or tech fan, this is where Africa’s next unicorns come to life. REGISTER NOW Why You Shouldn’t Miss It: Discover Africa’s Next Tech Giants, First Learn from Real Founders Network with Investors, Mentors, and Talent Access Game-Changing Tech Get…
The countdown is on! GITEX NIGERIA’s Supernova Pitch Competition is here – big, bold, and offering cash prizes across 6 verticals, and a $10,000 prize for the overall champion. If you’re a startup already exhibiting at GITEX NIGERIA Startup Festival, now is your chance to compete for visibility, funding, and global recognition. BOOK YOUR STARTUP POD Six winners will be crowned live in Lagos; plus, one ultimate Supernova Champion. ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE STAGE? JOIN THE COMPETITION YOUR ULTIMATE PLATFORM TO UNLOCK LIFE-CHANGING FUNDS 👉 Apply for the Supernova Pitch Numeris Media is official Media…
How can Nigeria responsibly scale AI for stronger health systems? Under the umbrella of the Nigerian AI Collective, mDoc is proud to co-lead the first-ever sectoral webinar on healthcare alongside eHealth Africa. Theme: Smarter Health, Stronger Systems: Uniting AI and Human Capital for Scalable Community Health Impact. This virtual convening brings together innovators, policymakers, academia, and health experts to shape the future of AI-enabled healthcare in Nigeria. Nneka Mobisson-Etuk – Founder & CEO, mDoc Areas to be explored:🔹 How AI can strengthen primary and community care🔹 Predicting maternal complications and managing chronic diseases🔹 Workforce development for AI in health (HR4AIH)🔹…
Meekam K. Mgbenwelu is Editor-at-Large at Numeris Media Unlocking Rural Entrepreneurship – Women as the Key I’ve walked the red earth roads of Taraba, sat with community leaders in Edo, and listened to market women in Abia. As a World Bank-funded consultant, I was part of a bold experiment to improve the livelihoods of rural women across these three Nigerian states. One insight struck me across all three: if we are serious about catalyzing rural economies in Africa, we must place women at the center of the equation. Why? Because women are the economy in many of these communities. They…
Nnamdi Oranye – Founder, Disrupting Ventures Disrupting Ventures are looking for their next portfolio company for a 2026 investment. Says Nnamdi Oranye (Founder, Disrupting Ventures): We’re not chasing unicorns—we’re seeking profitable businesses. We’re an angel investment firm focused on African tech startups that have a clear path to profitability. We’re highly selective—making just 1-2 investments per year—and we only back companies that have achieved revenue but haven’t quite cracked profitability yet. We start with initial investments of $3,000-$5,000, with follow-on funding available as startups hit profitability milestones. Our secret weapon? A proprietary database tracking over 7,000 African-focused startups with half…
🤖 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Accelerator is a global 8-week hybrid programme supporting generative and agentic AI startups to prove what’s possible. Success takes a lot more than just having a great business idea and the hustle to make it real. It also requires the right technology tools, expert advice, and a supportive community along the way. That’s where AWS comes in. Get up to $1M in AWS credits to build, train, and launch your generative AI or agentic startup. Who can apply: Startups from most countries globallyDeadline: July 10, 2025🔗 For more details and to apply, click…