As 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye is sworn in today as Senegal’s youngest president since independence from France in 1960, Senegal is on the brink of an historic moment as it inaugurates its fifth (5) President, whose’s victory follows a resounding 54.28% of the votes cast by the citizenry. In a region where a large majority of the population are under 30, his victory offers hope to those young people yearning for economic opportunities. And with its population, oil windfall and infrastructure, Senegal technically has the resources to support its ambition to become the continent’s next economic powerhouse. Under the leadership…
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The case for Cassava (L-R): Dr. (Mrs). Florence Ajimobi, Oluyemisi Iranloye (Founder/ Managing Director, Psaltry International) On March 22, 2024, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi (wife of the late Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi) paid a courtesy visit to Oluyemisi Iranloye (Founder & Managing Director, Psaltry International – Africa’s largest producers of Cassava and Cassava derivatives). Mrs. Ajimobi’s visit was poignant. It was not just a testament to the longstanding relationship and mutual respect between both parties, but also a nod of recognition as to why root crops such as cassava are the future of food security in Africa.…
Promoting the AirPeace brand: Allen Onyema (Chairman & Founder, Air Peace – M) is joined by movie star influencer line-up (L-R) Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Ufuoma McDermott, Omoni Oboli In February 2024, Air Peace disrupted the aviation industry with an announcement that very few people saw coming – it launched a daily Lagos-London (UK) route (taking off on March 30, 2024), therefore becoming the first local airline to go the achieve this feat. While at it, the company also disclosed heavily discounted fares, which sent its foreign competitors scrambling to review their prices downwards to match AirPeace – a total…
The Hive is a celebration of creativity, culture, and community, powered by Nigeria’s ProvidusBank. Taking place between March 30 and April 01, 2024 at The Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos (Nigeria), the festival is both a vibrant showcase of local talent and a platform for connecting with the heart of Lagos. There is The Hive marketplace – one of the most diverse, featuring over 150 local exhibitors showcasing the finest in fashion, food, and beauty. And then the interactive workshops and insightful masterclasses led by industry leaders – the very best in their game: from fashion and beauty, to cooking and entrepreneurship.…
Disrupt is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower people in the HR field. Happening in Lagos-Nigeria, DisruptHRLagos 2.0 will feature 14 dynamic thought leaders, sharing unique and disruptive insights – 5 minutes each on Talent, Culture or Technology! If you’re an HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, a community leader – and you have something to say about talent, culture or technology – Disrupt provides the platform that shakes things up, makes you think differently, and leaves you inspired. This event is hosted by OutsideIn HR and Kanflooens.
Financial literacy on the front burner (3rd-L) Rewa Udoji (Founder, the Pink Room) As Nigeria wades through a tough economic environment, increased emphasis is being placed on the need for financial planning, which involves looking at one’s entire financial picture and making a strategic plan on how to achieve short- and long-term financial goals. Recently, The Pink Room – a female-dedicated platform that supports financial wellbeing – went into solutions mode by hosting a financial literacy workshop, targeted at ladies who are intentional about pursuing and achieving financial independence, with purpose. 📸ThePinkRoomNG Some of the brainstorming questions asked: What are…
On March 22, 2024, the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) hosted young, bright minds at the Exchange for a symposium and a closing gong ceremony, marking Global Money Week 2024 in collaboration with its partners – Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Securities and Exchanges Commision (SEC), Chapel Hill Denham, Central Securities Clearing System Plc, and Coronation MinieMoney. 🎥 MinieMonie Together, all stakeholders reaffirmed their dedication to empowering financial futures and emphasising the importance of financial literacy. Together, all stakeholders reaffirmed their dedication to empowering financial futures and emphasising the importance of financial literacy.
Lauren Anderson (Co-founder & CEO, Koa Academy) MEST Africa, a leading Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, has announced South African Ed-Tech startup, Koa Academy, as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), securing a $50,000 equity investment after a competitive pitch battle among Africa’s brightest tech innovators.Koa Academy, an innovator in online education, offers dynamic and interactive courses for grades 4-12. With a focus on engagement and accessibility, it champions digital learning, making quality education available to anyone, anywhere, and transforming the educational landscape in South Africa. The startup impressed the judges…
📸 Greenportng On March 21, 2024 (International Tree Planting Day), the Greenport Nigeria-Dutch Horticulture partnership project launched, marking a significant step in a collective effort towards agricultural and environmental sustainability in Nigeria. One of the highlights during the launch was a commemorative tree planting by H.E Michel Deelen, the Consul-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, Mr. Richard Ogundele, the Chairman of Greenport Nigeria and Mr. Frans de Jong, the founder of Seed2Feed. The impact cluster project is a collaborative venture by a consortium of dedicated partners that include Soilless Farm Lab, JMSF AGRIBUSINESS LIMITED, Koppert, Priva, LDE…
Dodai, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) company based in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, recently raised $4 million in Series A funding. This investment, one of the largest ever for an Ethiopian startup, will fuel the company’s growth and expansion plans. With origins in Addis Ababa, Dodai is electrifying Africa’s urban landscapes with innovative electric motorcycles, locally designed and manufactured. The funding round was led by prominent investors, including Nissay Capital (he corporate venture capital arm of Nissay, a $500 billion asset insurance and asset management company, making its first investment in Africa), and Musashi Seimitsu, (a $3 billion revenue automotive parts supplier).…