2024 Skoll Foundation Fellows The Skoll Foundation is pleased to announce its 2024 Fellows – a total of 34 exceptional leaders driving change in communities worldwide. The 2024 cohort brings together diverse experiences and perspectives from social innovators and entrepreneurs, storytellers, government and policy leaders, and connectors from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Guatemala, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, South Africa, Tribal Nations in the US, and Uganda. Meet the Fellows: Aakash Ganju- expanding access to healthcare in India with AI, digital tools Alejandro Torun- connecting sustainable textiles with markets in and beyond Central America Ana Fontes-…
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Oluwadamilola Awe (Founder, DDEE Farms) The Agropreneur Award, an initiative of the Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria, was up for grabs, with three finalists in contention for the top spot: Agro Optimizer, East West Seed Nigeria, and DDEE Farms. During a ceremony held in Lagos on March 27, 2024, at the Consulate-General in Lagos, Netherlands in Nigeria was thrilled to announce DDEE Farms – a major supply chain for products between farmers and companies – as winner. Introducing Damilola Awe (Founder, DDEE Farms) Said the Embassy: ” After meticulously reviewing 20 nominations, each nominee showcased innovative solutions, sustainable practices, and impactful…
Mark Slade (Co-Founder, Jara Beach REsort) Nestled in Museyo (Lagos) – and just one hour by road from Lekki Peninsula Phase One – Nigeria’s all-inclusive, 4-star, overnight beach experience, Jara Beach Resort, has just gotten a makeover. Says Mark Slade (Co-Founder & Managing Partner): “Our beautiful new Ocean Deluxe Rooms at Jara Beach Resort 🌴 Six rooms (and bathrooms) extended and renovated in under three weeks, while the resort remained fully operational. A great effort from our team and our dependable trades and artisans”. Jara Beach Resort is co-founded and managed by husband and wife team Mark and Millie Slade.…
901connect launches in Lagos (– R ): Toyin Henry – Ajayi, (Group Head, Marketing and Communications, Access Bank); Emeka Madu (CEO, RemitPlus); Njideka Esomeju (Group Head, Consumer Banking, Access Bank); and Oluremi Tinuola-Gabriel (Head, Digital Channels, Access Bank) In collaboration with BankWise, Access Bank Plc has launched its innovative anking platform, 901.ng – an offline banking application that will enable over 45 million Access Bank customers access seamless banking services without the need for data to carry out their everyday banking transactions with the financial institution.According to BankWise, it currently has eight other banks in its portfolio that, with over…
Kicking off on May 27, 2024, Generation Ghana, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, will be offering a 12-week intensive Digital Marketing Programme for women aged 18-35, The programme is exclusively targeted at females living in the Greater Kumasi area (Ghana), and involves intensive training to enable the start of a career in the digital marketing industry. Under a ‘bootcamp’ model that ensures mastering the tools and skills necessary to succeed in an entry-level generalist position, instructors will guide participants through a curriculum that combines training in key technical and social-emotional skills – the behaviours, mindsets, and communication to thrive…
Ifeoluwa Adegoke (Founder, MTWI Financial Services) Founder of MTWI Financial Services, Ifeoluwa Adegoke, helps people kickstart their investment journey, become profitable investors, change their financial story, and structure their finances for lasting financial security. Asking people how they protect the value of their money, she paints this picture: In the last 10 years, the Dollar has lost 31% of its purchasing power Naira has lost over 80% of its purchasing power Pounds has lost about 25% Meanwhile the S&P500 would have grown your money by 215% in the past decade. Adegoke adds humorously but with advises with certainty: “They lied…
Carla Ferreira (Vice chair of Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in GB, UN Women) presents the runner-up award to Deborah Somoye (Founder, Tsiume) Congratulations are in for Deborah Somoye (Founder, Tsiume), runner-up for the Retail, Fashion & Beauty Innovator Award at the recently-held Athena Awards 2024. Says the Athena Awards: “Leading Tisume Ltd, Deborah is revolutionising the beauty industry with an innovative scheduling system and business assistant for beauty entrepreneurs. Tisume’s focus on empowering stylists to expand their customer base and providing cutting-edge tools for professional development sets a new standard in beauty technology”. Before the Awards: Deborah Somoye presenting the…
Tolulope Makinwa (Founder, Muazu Africa) Social entrepreneur and founder of Muazu Africa, Tolulope Makinwa, has shared first-hand insights into the recently-held Stakeholders Awareness Session on the Nigeria Startup Act – a joint initiative by Nigeria’s tech startup ecosystem and the Presidency to harness the potential of the country’s digital economy through co-created regulations. The Act is aimed at ensuring that Nigeria’s laws and regulations are clear, planned and work for the tech ecosystem. Says Tolulope: “The Stakeholders Awareness Session on the Nigeria Startup Act was a great way to engage ecosystem builders on incentives, linkages and support The Act provides. I…
Here are 5 Reasons why African Women in the Green Sector Should Apply to the Women Entrepreneurship For Africa Programme! This opportunity is thanks to the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s partnership with the European Union (EU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and is open to women entrepreneurs in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda with an existing business or idea that drives Africa’s green transformation.
Did you know that 61% of marketers still find lead generation their biggest challenge despite all technological advancements? The traditional marketing model isn’t doing enough to attract potential customers for most businesses. So, how about something a little unorthodox—crazy even? From bold public stunts to quirky social media campaigns, let’s delve into some unusual lead-generation tactics. 1. Publicity Stunts Nothing captures public attention like a spectacular publicity stunt. While it might seem extreme, staging a memorable event can generate a host of publicity and lead to an influx of potential customers. A compelling example of such a method is Felix…