Wife of the Kebbi State governor, Zainab-Nasare Idris, has given a N10 million donation to the Association of Kebbi Women Entrepreneurs to boost their various businesses. She presented the support at the closing ceremony of a two-day Ramadan Funfair organised by the Association at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, the State capital. At the fair, which drew participants from across Nigeria’s North-Western states, the governor’s wife asserted that the gesture is intended to support women in being financially independent through versatile trade, as well as becoming employers of labour. Convener of the Fair, Hajiya Maryam Bello-Bala, said the objective…
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📸 @CrusaderSterling Pensions In a bid to foster financial inclusion for all, CrusaderSterling Pensions (CPL) took to the streets to raise awareness for its Micro Pension plan, which enables self-employed individuals and those working in firms with less than three (3) employees to make financial contributions towards their retirement. Rotimi Adebiyi (MD/ CEO, CrusaderSterling Pensions) The one-on-one campaign was led by the company’s MD &CEO, Rotimi Adebiyi, with the CPL team interacting with existing clients, sensitising potential customers, showcasing the product’s unique value proposition, and emphasising the significant benefits to be had from owning a pension account.
Receiving the Best Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 prize: Carol Oyedeji (Acting Group Executive, Ecobank Commercial Banking) 📸 @EcobankNigeria Leading pan-African Banking Group, Ecobank, has won the esteemed Best Bank for SMEs in Africa 2024 prize, during the Global Finance annual SME Bank Awards. The award ceremony took place on February 20, 2024 at Glaziers Hall in London, UK. One of the Group’s affiliates, Ecobank Nigeria, also emerged Best FX Bank under the Country & Territory Awards category for Nigeria. This latest recognition adds to Ecobank’s growing list of accolades, including being named Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs in Euromoney’s Awards…
Olubanke Claude-Wilcox (Founder, Fit & Well Limited) According to Nutritionist, weight loss coach, and wellness consultant, Olubanke Claude-Wilcox, obesity is associated with a higher risk of having several mental health disorders, mainly due to the effects of weight discrimination. These mental health disorders include depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. Olubanke adds: “It’s important to note that the relationship between obesity and mental health disorders is not a one-way street. This means that while obesity can sometimes lead to mental health disorders on the one hand, on the other hand mental health disorders can also lead to obesity.”…
Jade Kearney (Co-Founder & CEO, She Matters) Black maternal health platform She Matters Inc has secured $2M to launch its life-saving symptom tracker app. The tool is designed to empower pregnant users to monitor vital signs and symptoms associated with complications like preeclampsia, eclampsia, and Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets (HELLP) syndrome.This technology is especially crucial for Black mothers who, in the USA for example, face a maternal mortality rate three times higher than their white counterparts.
Brothers, Adrian and Ronnie Wright (Co-Founders, XP app Two brothers, Adrian and Ronnie Wright, have launched the XB app to change how residents discover and connect with Black-owned businesses in their area. The XB app is not just a directory of Black-owned businesses – it goes the extra mile by featuring local events and spotlighting Black entrepreneurs. The “X” in XB represents the multiplication sign, while “B” stands for Black, which symbolises the amplification of Black culture. The XB app is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
The International Finance Corporation (Africa) has just announced the 100 women-led startup owners who will be participating in its inaugural IFC #SheWinsAfrica program. These exceptional entrepreneurs were selected by a panel of startup and investment experts from an impressive pool of nearly 3,000 applicants from across sub-Saharan Africa. The #SheWinsAfrica engagements kicked off with a blend of in-person and virtual sessions across IFC hubs in Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi. Participants will receive specialised support in helping to get their startups investment-ready, complemented by matchmaking opportunities and investor pitches.
Funlayo Veronica Alabi (Founder, Shea Radiance) Founder & CEO at Shea Radiance, Funlayo Veronica Alabi is a social entrepreneur whose natural beauty brand creates beauty products inspired by the traditional uses of unrefined shea butter to help women achieve beautiful glowing skin at any age. Funlayo started making products in her kitchen to solve her family’s dry skin and eczema problems and discovered Shea Butter to be the ultimate healing balm. She says: “From trying to find a solution, to kitchen experiments to full blown business. It’s truly a miracle how far we’ve come.” Here’s the back story. 🎥@Shearadiance
If you’re on a budget but need some of the best guides available for starting and growing your business, these free introduction courses will be some of the best online resources you will come across. And they are all self-paced: Side Hustle “From Zero to 100” by City, University of London: Udemy’s Side Hustle “From Zero to 100” is in partnership with the City, University of London’s entrepreneurial arm CityVentures. Side hustles are how some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their start, and this course is excellent preparatory material for growing a social media following, networking, and knowing when to go…
Affiong Williams (founder, ReelFruit) 📸 AffiongWilliams On February 15, 2024 the resilience and innovation that thrives within Nigeria’s agricultural sector was on full display as ReelFruit commissioned its 800MT/ annum dried fruit processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It is Nigeria’s largest installed capacity. Says ReelFruit founder, Affiong Williams: “February 15th marked a momentous occasion in my company’s 12 year history. This has been my dream since the day I started this company, and I am so fortunate to see it to reality. “This factory isn’t just a structure of bricks and mortar; It embodies my long-term unwavering belief in…