Experienced marketing and communications specialist, Efeturi Doghudje, is thrilled to announce that TGComms, her full-service marketing and corporate communications, is open for business. Serving as Chief Brand Strategist at TGComms, she has the creative oversight of developing innovative and effective marketing strategies for businesses across various industries, helping them reach their target audience and achieve their marketing goals. Efeturi emphasises: “Specialising in crafting and executing powerful marketing and communication strategies, we are ready to elevate your brand”. Ms. Doghudje is armed with extensive experience in marketing, public relations, digital marketing , and branding that span diverse industries including broadcast media,…
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Dr. Kate Steel (Co-Founder & CEO, Nithio) Climate fintech, Nithio, has secured $10 million in new funding for its Facility for Adaptation, Inclusion and Resilience (FAIR) mechanism, which was set up to provide financing to companies that supply clean energy to households and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The contribution comes from the Netherlands Development Finance Corporation (FMO), which is investing via its Energy Access Fund (AEF). FMO has included this financing in its climate investments. Explains Dorien Lobeek (AEF portfolio manager at FMO): “By investing in small local borrowers, Nithio contributes to household access to renewable energy,…
Anne Ngozi Agbakoba My name is Anne Agbakoba, Publisher of Bank & Entrepreneur Africa – and we have just formally launched our #ItsToughEnough campaign – an audacious online initiative that harnesses the know-how of world-leading entrepreneurial experts to help take citizens of Africa from idea (or even no-idea) stage to viable business. Our first expert volunteers are Marc Goldberg (founder, Marc Goldberg Photography) and Precious L. Williams (founder, Perfect Pitches by Precious) who have both volunteered to share their expertise with every ambitious Nigerian through Masterclass online sessions, in February 2024. Marc kicks off with what he calls ‘low-hanging fruit’…
Audrey Joe-Ezeigbo wears several hats, one of which is MD/CEO of Optimera Energy LFZE. She is referred to as the ‘Impactionaire’ who helps entrepreneurs unleash the most profitable expressions of themselves. She opens the year 2024, saying: “Women are revolutionising the industry, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the table. But let’s be real, it’s not always a walk in the park. I’m sharing my top 5 tips to succeed as a woman in energy in this video, from building resilience to navigating the boardroom”. Watch below.
Jack Ma (Founder, Alibaba) Leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce and part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC), Alibaba.com, is set to launch its latest Smart Assistant features powered by artificial intelligence (AI) at CES in Las Vegas, NV from January 9-12, 2024. The Smart Assistant, an AI-powered global sourcing tool, is an intuitive personal guide to sourcing that helps small business owners discover new opportunities, stay up-to-date on trends, seamlessly track orders and more in a single, efficient touchpoint. It caters to both newcomers and seasoned entrepreneurs in the dynamic world of global commerce. First announced at CES and coming…
Somachi Chris-Asoluka (CEO, The Tony Elumelu Foundation) Applications are now open for the 2024 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, targetted at African Entrepreneurs. TEF – Africa’s leading philanthropy focused onempowering African entrepreneurs – is looking for the most innoverhine business ideas across the African continent. The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to entrepreneurs across Africa, either with new startup ideas or existing businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, operating in any sector. Successful applicants will join the over 9,000 current beneficiaries from 54 African countries, and receive business training, mentoring, a non-refundable $5,000 of seed…
The Zayed Sustainability Prize – the UAE’s pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award – has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions. Submissions will be accepted until June 23, 2024 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs) and high schools with sustainable solutions are invited to submit an entry for consideration in one of the six categories of Heath, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action and Global High Schools. Noteworthy, the Prize has increased its funds from US $3.6 million to US $5.9 million. The Prize will reward US $1 million…
Joy Patrick-Ezeike (Founder, Omas Studios); May Yul-Edochie (entrepreneur, influencer) On December 17, 2023, entrepreneur and film producer, Joy Patrick Ezeike launched the newest service centre for Omas Studios, a multimedia (photography. film, broadcast) business that she founded 13 years ago. The company also unveiled May Yul-Edochie (entrepreneur and social media influencer) as its first-ever brand ambassador. Located in the Chevron-Lekki area of Lagos State (Nigeria), the new Omas Studios has re-iterated its intention to serve premium pictures and videography. Says Joy Patrick-Ezeike (Founder & CEO): “Together, we shall do our very best to help you create unforgettable moments through the…
The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator has just announced the 12 startups selected into its 2023 cohort (the second in its series), with each business receiving up to $120,000 in equity funding as well as tailored mentorship, company-building support, access to a network of experts and investors, and various other non-cash benefits. Bird’s-eye view – The new Techstars-ARM Labs Lagos 2023 cohort The Techstars 23′ Founder-CEO line-up includes: • Olufemi Idowu (24seven co.)• Subuola Oyeleye (Beauty Hut Africa)• Ibukun Tunde-Oni (Eight Medical)• Jude Dike (GetEquity)• Tunde Ademuyiwa (Jump n Pass)• Harold Kwame Awuah-Darko (One Plan)• Ayodeji Alaran (PBR Life Sciences)• Mayowa Okegbenle (PressOne.Africa)• Abraham Mohammed (Rana Energy)• Kumar Shourav (Surge Africa)• Kwaku Tabiri (Swoove360)• Olufemi Olanipekun (VeendHQ) Oyin Solebo (Managing Director, ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator)…
Winners of the 2023 Zenith Bank Tech Fair Zecathon have just been announced, and presented with their prizes, as follows: Grand Prize Winner: Sync (Spurt!) – N20m (Twenty million Naira) – plus an opportunity to pitch investors and access the Seedstars Mentorship Hub.Ist Runner up : Suwk – N15m (Fifteen million Naira) – inclusive of a scholarship into the Seedstars mentorship hub.2nd Runner up : Tribapay – N10m (Ten million Naira) – complemented by a scholarship into the Seedstars mentorship hub. Winnings were presented by forefront Zenith Bank Plc representatives Ebenezer Onyeagwu (GMD/ CEO); and Executive Directors – Akin Ogunranti,…