(L-R): Essien Etuk, Amanda Etuk (Co-founder s, Messenger) Nigerian startup Messenger is supporting gig workers and logistics businesses with asset financing and credit to power local deliveries. Messenger streamlines logistics by offering financial resources to operators like riders and drivers, connecting them with businesses for efficient last-mile deliveries, which enables trade and commerce to thrive. Co-Founder, Amanda Etuk says “No one was [really] financing the last mile players.” To date, Messenger has clocked up over 4,000 users on its delivery hailing platform, and financed 150 motorcycles. Starting 2018 as a traditional logistics business, Messenger serves the most popular Nigerian e-commerce…
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Adejoke Lasisi (Founder, Planet 3R) Watch the moment that social enterprise, Planet 3R (dedicated to converting textile and plastic wastes into Innovative and eco-friendly products), was called onto the stage at the recently concluded Commonwealth Innovation Sustainable Development Awards 2023. Founder, Adejoke Lasisi had this to say: “Our innovation won the Commonwealth Innovation Sustainable Development Awards 💡 Honored to be one of the 15 winners awarded by the Secretary General and President of Kenya.” Just three months ago, Adejoke was thrilled to enter into partnership with Viva Plus detergent, saying: “I believe this collaboration with Planet 3R will not only…
The 3rd Ambassador Walter Carrington Annual Symposium will be holding on December 05, 2023 at the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium (University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba-Lagos). Former (late) U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington and his wife Dr. Arese Carrington The annual symposium is named in memory of former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, who was a champion of civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the U.S. and Nigeria. Taking off promptly at 10AM, the 2023 event will focus on the innovation, creation and sustainability of Youth Entrepreneurship for a Better Future. During the occasion, a business pitching…
On November 23, 2023 Google celebrated the graduation of 5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, from its Hustle Academy bootcamp. The Google Hustle Academy trained and graduated 5,300 small businesses across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria In Nigeria, the Hustle Academy has awarded N75 million to 15 of these SMBs through its Hustle Academy Fund, underscoring major commitment to the growth of African SMB growth. The 15 Nigerian small business owners are: Blessing Akpan (Founder, Inyene Agro Processing Factory) – one of the 15 graduands from the Google Hustle Academy Ifeoma Augusta Anselem – Rae’s…
Ife Durosinmi-Etti (founder, Herconomy) 📸Ife Herconomy, founded by Ife Durosinmi-Etti to financially empower women, has been featured in the book ‘His Majesty King Charles III at 75: The Leadership and Vision of King Charles III, launched in London, on His Majesty’s 75th birthday, the 14th of November, 2023. Herconomy was featured in the ‘The Global Leader’ Chapter, under the ‘Commonwealth Success Stories. The book talks about Kings Charles’s III life – from his celebrated birth and early years, through to his role and responsibilities as the Prince of Wales, and his accession to the throne and coronation as King. The…
Toby Ayeni, popularly known as MissTechy on Instagram, recently shared how she opened a foreign bank account with which she received funds in Pounds Sterling. Tobi Ayeni 📸 X (formerly known as Twitter) She says: “Here is one of the ways you can open a foreign account in multiple currencies and use it to receive money from different parts of the world. Has anyone tried @leatherbackfinance before? What do you think about it ? By the way, you can use my code 1AE7D7C2 when signing up”. *This is not an advert or recommendation
Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola (Founder, Flutterwave) Africa-focused venture capital firm, Norrsken22, has raised a total of $205 million, following the backing of more than 30 unicorn founders and institutions. The new tech investments will mostly be spread across Africa, with a focus on startups in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa According to Natalie Kolbe (Managing Partner, Norrsken22), the fund is seeking what it refers to as the next generation of ‘tech giants; on the continent, in sectors such as fintech, edtech and meditech. Among Norrsken22 investors are the likes of Skype’s Niklas Zennström, Delivery Hero’s Niklas Östberg, and Flutterwave’s…
🎥Sahara Foundation A total of 10 outstanding social impact fellows have each been awarded $5,000 in seed funding, courtesy of the Sahara Group Foundation. These game-changing enterprises whose creative solutions are transforming sustainable development across the African continent include: Paul Nnaluo (Founder, Gas Monkey, Nigeria); Kehinde Fashola (Founder, Fizzle Power Tech Limited, Nigeria); Muideen Adegoke (Founder, DigitAgric Integrated Limited, Nigeria). Other regional beneficiaries are: Andrew Mpashi (Co-Founder, Twalima Agro Solutions Limited, Zambia); Philipo Kitungano (Founder, Kigoma Eco-cultural Tourism Enterprise, Tanzania); Ainomugisha Shifra (Founding Director, SOLAFAM, Uganda); Joyce Rugano (Founder, EcoRich Solutions, Kenya); Muofhe Ratshikombo (CEO, Oumie’s Grandè, South Africa); Timothy…
Deborah Okenla (Founder, Your Startup, Your Story) Deborah Okenla is a passionate advocate for black women in entrepreneurship. As Founder & CEO of YSYS (Your Startup, Your Story) she has developed a community-driven organisation, committed to increasing opportunities for black founders and talent within the UK’s tech startup ecosystem. Since 2017, YSYS has provided access to opportunities for over 17,000 diverse individuals across the UK, through programmes, events, and training, in partnership with Atomico, Spotify, Lego Ventures, FT, Linkedin, Google, and more. Ms. Okenla’s mission is to help over 100,000 people excel in tech by the end of 2023, and…
🎥 @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,…