Olabanjo Alimi – Founder & CEO of Qoray Mobility and Energies Limited Qoray Mobility, a leading Nigerian electric mobility solutions provider, has officially launched a DC fast charging station at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja, marking a major milestone in the expansion of EV infrastructure in Lagos. Installed in Car Park B2, the station is strategically placed within the busy corridors of Ikeja—close to GRA and Airport Road—making it convenient for hotel guests, conference attendees, and daily commuters. Fully operational and open to the public, it addresses a growing demand from both existing EV drivers and those considering the transition to…
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The future of Africa lies in its youth, and specifically in empowering its young women to take their rightful place at the forefront of technological, social, and economic progress. The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation, aged 15–25. The initiative aims to empower 20 young African women innovators to develop digital and other innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions to key socioeconomic challenges facing the continent, thereby contributing to the continent’s transformative growth under Agenda 2063. Specifically, these solutions should advance Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion, including innovations on enhancing young women’s participation in economic decision-making processes…
In a powerful move to bring transparency and fairness to the U.S. healthcare system, Angel Onuoha and the team at Avelis Health have secured $500,000 in funding from Y Combinator. With medical debt crippling over 100 million Americans, Avelis is harnessing AI to audit bills, eliminate costly errors, and negotiate better outcomes for patients and self-insured employers. Their latest tool, Payment Integrity, promises to save companies millions—while protecting employees from the hidden costs of flawed healthcare billing. Says Onuoha: Over 100m Americans have medical debt, and it’s the leading cause of personal bankruptcy.These are devastating outcomes for both patients and…
Google are thrilled to announce the 15 exceptional startups selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9! – a cohort chosen from nearly 1,500 applications. These innovators hail from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, and are solving significant challenges across diverse sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services. E-Doc Online is one of the 15 startups joining the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 (L-R) Babatunde Ogundipe (Co-Founder & CEO): Adam Bisi (Co-Founder) 📸Numeris Media Meet the Class 9 cohort: AFRIKABAL (Rwanda): A blockchain and AI-powered platform helping farmers, buyers and logistics firms trade crops securely and transparently.…
Founders of DRO Health (L-R): Norris Clay-Onah (Campbell), Emeka Iwuchukwu and Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu In a world where access to quality medical care can be limited by distance, cost, and infrastructure, DRO Health is emerging as a game‑changer. Founded in late 2019 by Dr Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu (Neurologist & CEO with over two decades of experience), alongside his brother Emeka Brian Iwuchukwu (CTO & Head of Product), and Norris Clay-Onah Campbell (COO & Marketing Operations Lead), the startup aims to democratise healthcare through the power of telemedicine. The founders recognised that many Nigerians face long waits, high costs and limited access to specialists, and…
Michael Sasere – Digital Marketer, Founder of Digitpen Hub and Counselor at The Michael Sasere Foundation If you’re thinking of relocating, here’s why Malta 🇲🇹 should be on your radar Tired of the endless visa rejections, IELTS stress, or high tuition fees in major European countries? Malta 🇲🇹 might just be the hidden gem you’ve been overlooking. This small but mighty island nation, nestled beside Italy and part of the Schengen zone, offers an English-speaking environment, affordable education, and fast-track relocation options — especially through family reunification (a legal process where a sponsor can bring eligible family members to live…
Y Combinator (YC), widely recognised as one of the world’s most influential startup accelerators, is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Batch funding cycle. The batch will take place from October to November in San Francisco. The deadline to apply on-time is August 04 at 8pm PT; if you apply before the deadline, you will get a decision by September 05. About applying to YC If you want to apply, please submit your application online. People who apply before the regular deadline will hear back by September 05. If you apply after the deadline, your application may still be considered, but there is no promise about when you will receive…
Dr. Gozie Ezeh MD – Founder at SweetMom & Founder at Funds for Impact Are you building a mission-driven startup in Africa? Accessing the right capital can make or break your journey—especially when you need more than just money. Whether you’re innovating in fintech, healthtech, climate, infrastructure, or serving last-mile communities, tapping into non-dilutive and catalytic capital can help you scale impact without giving up equity too soon. To help you cut through the noise, Dr. Gozie Ezeh MD has compiled (and shared below) 15 top impact investors deploying mission-aligned capital across Africa. “If you’re building a mission-driven startup in…
Investment Banker and Certified Financial Instructor, Financial Jennifer -Founder, FinTribe [📸 Author] When Financial Jennifer started out, her salary was just ₦50,000. The job was demanding, the hours were long, and her responsibilities far outweighed the pay. But she had a vision bigger than her paycheque. Monday to Friday, she was at the office. Weekends were for ICAN classes – she became a chartered accountant on the job. That one move changed everything. But that was just the beginning. In her words, here is exactly how Jennifer turned grit, growth, and a side hustle into her first million—and how you…
Jonny Baxter, Deputy British High Commissioner in Lagos As Nigeria navigates rising energy costs and the growing urgency of the climate crisis, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the country. He made this statement at the second edition of W.O.M.A.N by Alitheia, a high-level forum for Women in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Nutrition and key stakeholders, hosted by Alitheia Capital, a pioneer in gender-lens impact investing private equity firm, in collaboration with Manufacturing Africa, a UK government programme focused on attracting Foreign Direct Investment into the…