Arsema Fessehazion (Founder, Hire| Py & Black Recruiters Network)) 📸@arsemafesse| X Launched mid-2021 by two recruitment professionals, the Black Recruiters Network (BRN) was created to fulfil the collective need of black recruiters and talent acquisition professionals to connect, network and share resources. Having launched as a London-based community, BRN has quickly grown to an international community with 350+ members, and is finally hosting an event outside of the UK. Says Arsema Fessehazion (Founder, Hire| Py & Black Recruiters Network): We’re finally venturing to the mainland and will be connecting with members across Europe in Amsterdam, NL 🙌🏾Big shout out to our…
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The Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF) serves as a vital platform that brings together a diverse range of stakeholders to advance and achieve climate action in Africa. Feeding off CAAF, the CAAF Deal Room is the transformative initiative tailored for innovators in the climate-tech sector focusing on emission reduction, energy, agriculture, transportation, circular economy, and building and construction. CAAF 2024 continues with the tradition of aligning with CAAF’ s objective 1(b), which aims to boost investments in Africa’s green economy. Don’t miss out on this exceptional chance to showcase your solutions to major investors committed to sustainability at the CAAF24…
Financial Jennifer (Founder, FinTribe) Issued by the Debt Management Office on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the Savings Bond is part of a programme to encourage small savers, helping them earn more income (interest) when compared to a savings account domiciled with banks. Sharing an immediately available opportunity, Wealth Management Advisor and certified financial instructor, Financial Jennifer says: The Federal government has done it again! I promised to notify us once this month’s FGN savings bond is open. It’s time. And this month’s offer is very very attractive. They will pay you up to 18.4% in interest…
🎥 AirPeace Unsolicited recommendations or endorsements always serve as a testament to the skills, expertise, and character of an individual or brand. Private Nigerian airline, Air Peace, is understandably leveraging the very best type of endorsement as the brand recounts a recent, priceless experience: It was great having the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo , on our Lagos-London and London-Lagos flights recently.He [President Obasanjo] said: “I went, it was pleasant. I came back, it was even more pleasant”.Thank you for flying with us, Your Excellency. MArch 30, 2024. The Air Peace inaugural Lagos-London Gatwick flight: Sir Allen Onyema (Founder & Chairman,…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 6, 2024/ — Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is proud to announce the milestone AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards, scheduled for 28 th and 29 th November 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Under the theme “Future for All: Collaborate for Growth. Solve Inequity. Act on Climate”, the Conference will convene global thought leaders and industry experts to drive discussions on sustainable growth and equitable business practices. Notable among the contributors are the esteemed members of the AWIEF2024 Advisory Committee comprising industry pioneers and influential figures.Over…
KIGALI, Rwanda, May 6, 2024/ — Between April 20-27, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition (a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy) hosted 40 participants—consisting of top 10 Heroes, other finalists and partners from across Africa—in Hangzhou, China. Participants engaged in an immersive experience at Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou and have returned to their home countries enriched with valuable insights to further enhance their entrepreneurial endeavors on the continent.During their visit, the ABH Heroes (spanning cohorts from 2019 to 2023) participated in a wide range of activities. These included deep dives that explored various…
Hammed Kayode Alabi – Social Entrepreneur, author, Speaker, Edtech Leader Recently, at the University of East Anglia, Hammed Kayode Alabi spoke about the importance of storytelling in innovation and sustainable development. What caught our eye was his succinct capture: Every great innovation comes with a story and the reason why people would say yes to you and your product is because they feel connected to it – and that is the power of storytelling. People will not buy what you do or how you do it. They are sold by the why. Read his thoughts, below, in detail… “It is…
📸 MajestikFarms Bintu Mohammed Nakudu is Managing Director at Majestik Farms, and she is developing one of the Nigeria’s most modern, eco-friendly farms. Majestik’s agro-allied services – which cover farm produce, animal rearing, and animal mill feed production – also includes fishing, mechanised poultry, livestock and crop farming. Bintu Mohammed Nakudu (CEO, Majestik Farms) This January, while unveiling the future of agriculture in Abuja, Majestik Farms shares its progress (video below) in developing the largest Greenhouse in northern Nigeria, paving the way for sustainable farming. Behind every successful operation at Majestik Farms lies diligent oversight and teamwork. Our Managing Director,…
(L& R): Dr. Petra Warnecke (Director General of GIZ Africa); Thuweba Diwani (Cropping systems agronomist & Project Manager, GIZ) 📸 GIZ Nigeria & West Africa GIZ Nigeria & West Africa recently hosted Dr. Petra Warnecke (Director General of GIZ Africa) to an engaging fireside chat that highlighted to Dr. Warnecke the presence of functional Digital Innovation Hubs in Nigeria, and the pivotal role that they play in driving the digital transformation and economic growth of MSMEs in the country. Says GIZ: The insightful session was led by one of our esteemed Digital Innovation Hub Lead Partners, Damilola Obidairo, EMBA, CAPM…
TAAP 2024 – Top 10 finalists 🎥 Afrinvest Financial advisory firm, Afrinvest, is thrilled to unveil its top 10 finalists for The Afrinvest Analyst Programme (TAAP) 2024 edition! The company says: Out of over 3,000 applicants, these rising stars have demonstrated outstanding talent. For us, it’s a privilege to nurture the next generation of financial leaders, and we can’t wait to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. The journey to a bright future starts now! Ike Chioke (Group Managing Director, Afrinvest) TAAP 2024 is meticulously crafted to cultivate potential and position THE younger generation as…