📸One&Only Gorilla’s Nest THE CALL OF THE WILD Surrounded by swaying eucalyptus trees, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest awakens a wild spirit of adventure. A place that encourages you to gaze into the mirror through eye-opening encounters with majestic mountain gorillas, an exceptional one-off resort on the edge of Volcanoes National Park that reveals the captivating secrets of Rwanda. From the moment you arrive, fragrant fauna and flora greet you. A hidden garden atop the volcanic mountains where a world of roses and eucalyptus trees grow all year round in the fertile Rwandan soil. Not only does the plant-life contribute to everything from…
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📸 undpafrica.org The United Nations Development Programme Africa has put forth a public Call for Funding Proposals for the Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge, involving the UNDP Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio. UNDP’s Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is an initiative of UNDP’s Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio designed to address Africa’s youth bulge, economically empower youth and women, and impact job creation across Africa. The Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is intended to invest in Micro, Small, and Mid-Size enterprises (MSMEs) that: Formalize market opportunities and supply chain linkages for youth and women-owned MSMEs. Address Africa’s youth bulge by prioritizing job creation…
Are you ready for a four-month, intensive leadership development opportunity at the Jackson School of Global Affairs at Yale University? Applications are now open to be a Yale World Fellow. Apply, tag someone you know, or repost!Criteria✅️ 5- 25 years professional experience✅️ Citizen of a country other than US✅️ Fluent in English✅️ Must be resident at Yale for 4 months (August – December)Provided✅️ Stipend to cover cost of living (4 months)✅️ Furnished apartment for duration of stay✅️ Medical insurance✅️ Round trip airfareView the details and apply here by December 3, 2025!
Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint Inc) often reflects on his journey — the twists of fate, the rare breaks, and the quiet realization that opportunity is not something evenly shared. It was this truth that stirred something deeper in him — a determination to bridge that gap for others. From that conviction, the Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation STEM Scholarship was born. It wasn’t just an act of charity, but a belief — that where you come from should never define how far you can go. That brilliance can emerge from anywhere, and sometimes, all it needs is someone willing…
Olumide Balogun – Director, West Africa at Google Google brings free Gemini Pro access to African students In a major step toward its goal of training 3 million Africans in digital and AI skills, Olumide Balogun, Director at Google Africa, announces below a free 12-month access to Gemini Pro — Google’s most advanced AI model — for students in higher institutions across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. The initiative offers guided learning, quizzes, study tools, and 2TB of storage, empowering students to learn faster, think critically, and build real-world solutions. It’s part of Google’s broader vision…
Lumi Mustapha – General Counsel & Strategic Advisor at Pareto Mosca Elite Advisory Nigeria’s real market isn’t 200 million — and that’s its strength In a sharp, data-driven reflection, Lumi Mustapha challenges one of Nigeria’s most persistent economic assumptions — that the country’s population automatically translates into a 200-million-person consumer market. Drawing insights from NIN, BVN, GSM, and broadband penetration data, he argues that only about 30 million Nigerians are truly income-active and digitally connected. Far from being a crisis, this reality, he says, is an opportunity to build smarter, more resilient “Camel economies” — grounded in real revenue, sustainable…
Presenting the prizes (L-R): Ikechi Onyeneke (Head, Enterprise Business Development at STanbicIBTC); His Excellency Michel Deelen (Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos); Dr Segun Ogunsanya (Chairman, Board of Directors, NSIA Prize for Innovation); Adenike Adeyemi (Executive Director, FATE Foundation) On Thursday, October 2, 2025 Orange Corners Nigeria (OCN) – an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, executed in partnership with FATE Foundation to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria, particularly among young people – hosted the OCN 12 Close-Out and OCIF Track II Award Ceremony in celebratio of the innovation, grit, and vision of Nigerian entrepreneurs…
(L-R): Hon. Mojisola Macaulay and Abimbola Balogun (Founder, Bimbeads Concept) Lagos, October 3-4, 2025 — The recently concluded “Timeless Possessions” jewelry exhibition by Bimbeads Concept was a radiant showcase of artistry, culture, and sophistication — a dazzling reminder that true luxury lies in craftsmanship, not just cost. Beyond its glamour, the event also served as a reminder of the vital role small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Bimbeads Concept play in the Nigerian economy. Through innovation, skill development, and cultural preservation, SMEs drive creativity, create employment, and sustain local industries in ways that strengthen national growth. Held over the weekend…
Gbite Oduneye (Managing Partner, ODBA) – An early-stage venture capitalist with a hands-on approach Fund managers, venture capitalists, and investment leaders – they are backing Africa’s boldest founders and most promising frontier markets. Whether driving climate-resilient infrastructure, scaling fintech disruptors, or supporting emerging fund managers, their work is fueling an ecosystem defined by ambition and global relevance. Here are 11 investors you should know — each playing a distinct role in fueling Africa’s next wave of innovation and growth: 1- Charles O. (Managing Partner, Dracy Capital) – Bridging the gap between Saudi Arabia and Africa, Charles O. is part of…
i-FAIR is calling on Hubs, Incubators, and Innovation Centers to nominate four of their most promising startups that:✅ Are in the early stages of product or technology development.✅ Are working on solutions addressing a validated market need? Have conducted a proper market research, have a good understanding of how the product should be designed in order to have an optimal product market fit.✅ Require hands-on support in prototyping (including prototyping and fabrication of prototypes that involve hardware) , product-market fit, and commercialization.✅ Have at least one team member working on the development full time.✅ Would benefit from expert guidance and…