At the recently concluded Lenovo Tech World ’23, Motorola pushed AI to breathtaking levels with its new Adaptive Display concept – a 6.9-inch shape-shifting Android phone that can be bent to varying degrees, and worn and operated like a smartwatch. Motorola has also introduced exciting new AI features, ranging from generative theming to a sophisticated Personal Assistant. This latest wearable device has an onboard generative AI that can, for example, study your current outfit and produce a fresh wallpaper pattern that will help match your new ‘smart watch’ to your current clothing.
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RELEASE The FATE Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Amaka Nwaokolo as the Director of The FATE Institute, effective September 2023. The FATE Institute is the research, new thinking, advocacy, and policy division of FATE Foundation that is committed to leading innovative thinking and creating platforms to enable idea exchange and problem-solving strategies to foster sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Amaka brings to the role 15 years of professional work experience across private and social sectors with deep expertise in thought leadership, ecosystem mapping, and policy advocacy particularly within the small and growing business space and the entrepreneurship ecosystem.…
🎥 @MooreOrganics on IG The Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) exhibition and conference, hosted by Fidelity Bank (Nigeria), has ended – but we bring you a particular point of interest at the event – beauty brand, MooreOrganics! Founder, Adebisi Odeleye, confidently drew in the crowds, repeatedly reassuring visitors to her booth: “Is it true you’ve tried several products for your acne, ezcema, hyperpigmentation and dull skin and nothing seems to work? Mooreorganics has been tested and trusted by several women from all over the world with diverse skin issues and concerns”. The Moore brand provides natural skincare products,…
📸 Neto Ikpeme on LinkedIn Dr. Neto Ikpeme, Founder & CEO of WellaHealth Technologies, had a great run last week, which included attending Africa Microfinance Week (Lome, Togo), and winning an innovation prize for WellaHealth solutions that provide care for common conditions like Malaria and Typhoid for just $1 a month. He says: “[I] got the chance to speak, exhibit and meet with several fascinating microfinance institutions across Africa, my non-existent French notwithstanding. We’re excited to expand our solutions to more African countries on the back of the phenomenal work being done in the Microfinance industry. Microinsurance and microfinance are…
Under its Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) platform, Fidelity Bank is hosting an exhibition in Houston, where entrepreneurs coming all the way from Nigeria get to showcase their products and connect with the world. 🎥 HookedByLade on IG Lade (Founder, HookedByLade) was definitely a bright spot on Day 01 of the event, displaying her renown crochet hand-crafted bags, made with eco-friendly yarns. She says: “Are you in Houston-Texas? Hurry now to pick up your Hookedbylade handbag with exciting discounts, and get the chance to win another bag!😃” Lade’s bags are renown for being uniquely hancrafted from eco-friendly material…
Founder of Parkers Mobile Clinic, Maryam Bello, was recently thrilled to announce her win of of a US$20,000 grant under the UNDP Youth4Climate Sparking Solutions Challenge, making her the youngest shortlisted candidate out of the 100 projects presented, as well as the youngest winner.The winning project, “Parker’s Resilient Healthcare,” focuses on building a robust healthcare system that provides remote healthcare consultations, monitoring, diagnostics, and essential healthcare services to those affected by climate change. This includes women, children, underserved communities, displaced individuals, and people living with disabilities. The UNDP Youth4Climate Call for Solutions is an initiative that allows young people to present…
Nigerian startup GIFTY AI (providers of an AI-powered sales growth assistant for e-Commerce businesses) has won the top prize at GITEX Global 2023, the world’s largest and most inclusive tech show. Out of all 14 award categories and 1,800 startups in the world, GIFTY AI founder, Victor Akpan, emerged as the only winner from Africa. GIFTY AI’s sales growth assistant helps e-Commerce businesses to automate their marketing and sales activities. For example, GIFTY AI lets you create your Digital Shop in under five minutes, start selling to millions of customers across different countries, and receive multiple orders on WhatsApp. GIFTY AL…
🎥 @FunkeBucknor IG Founder of Zaphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, needs no introduction. And on October 13, 2023, her knack for producing the most exquisite events was again on full display at the obsequies for Dolapo Balogun, mother of Afrobeat star, Wizkid Ayo Balogun. Event planning and execution can be a very expensive and untidy process because the relevant information is fragmented, difficult to assemble, and the “database” is often a pile of raw contacts. But Ms. Bucknor-Obruthe counters this, and has gained a reputation for careful thinking and planning that deliver breathtaking beauty and cost-effectiveness at the same time. Qatar…
A couple of weeks ago Awele Elumelu (founder, Avon Healthcare) completed the world-class Bank of America Chicago Marathon. And she’s a regular at other marathons. Her husband, super-entrepreneur Tony Elumelu posted: “Congratulations #MrsTOE ❤️ on your completion of the 26.2 mile Bank of America Chicago Marathon. You continue to inspire”. Awele Elumelu (c) 📸 @tonyoelumelu on Instagram Physical activity can improve help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, and strengthen bones and muscles. To be detailed, exercise helps maintain a healthy blood pressure, keeps harmful plaque from building up in arteries, reduces inflammation, improves blood sugar levels, and helps stave off depression.…
Theo-Leo Houston is absolutely thrilled to announce that Slinger, his London-based startup revolutionising the hiring process in the hospitality industry, has successfully raised a new round of £500,000 pre-seed funding, led by Fuel Ventures. This funding round, includes participation from Ufi Ventures, Andrew Gale, Dan Cobley, CornerStone Partners, Resolution Foundation, Tim Parsons, Gary Elden, Ben Westwood, Richard Ng, and the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, will enable us to further advance our mission of transforming the industry’s archaic hiring practices. Says Theo: “With staff vacancies in the hospitality industry leaving £25 billion on the table, Slinger is committed to providing a solution. By paying hospitality staff the UK’s Real Living Wage for…