Step into the heart of Nigeria’s startup revolution. GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival is opening its doors at Landmark Centre, Lagos, on 3–4 September 2025, and you can now register for free, but only for a limited time. Join thousands of tech enthusiasts, investors, and founders to experience the most dynamic startup gathering in West Africa. Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or tech fan, this is where Africa’s next unicorns come to life. REGISTER NOW Why You Shouldn’t Miss It: Discover Africa’s Next Tech Giants, First Learn from Real Founders Network with Investors, Mentors, and Talent Access Game-Changing Tech Get…
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Google are thrilled to announce the 15 exceptional startups selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9! – a cohort chosen from nearly 1,500 applications. These innovators hail from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, and are solving significant challenges across diverse sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services. E-Doc Online is one of the 15 startups joining the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 (L-R) Babatunde Ogundipe (Co-Founder & CEO): Adam Bisi (Co-Founder) 📸Numeris Media Meet the Class 9 cohort: AFRIKABAL (Rwanda): A blockchain and AI-powered platform helping farmers, buyers and logistics firms trade crops securely and transparently.…
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes – Founding Partner & CEOFounding Partner & CEO, Aruwa Capital Management In a landmark moment for local manufacturing and industrial innovation in West Africa, Yikodeen Company Limited, a portfolio company of Aruwa Capital Management, has officially launched its ultra-modern, fully automated safety boot manufacturing facility—the most advanced of its kind in the region. The facility represents more than cutting-edge machinery. It tells a compelling story of homegrown innovation, job creation, and industrial transformation, setting a new benchmark for what is possible in West Africa’s manufacturing landscape. 🎥 Yikodeen As the first institutional equity investor in Yikodeen, Aruwa…
The “Dare2Dream Seminar” by Orange Corners is back at the University of Lagos for Wednesday, June 24, 2025. Following a successful 2024 edition, Orange Corners Nigeria are excited to return for the 2025 version – a transformative experience designed to help students unlock their full potential and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. 2025 theme: Ignite Your DreamDate: Wednesday, June 25, 2025Time: 10 AM WATVenue: LT 009, Faculty of Science, UNILAG.Get ready to be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers: Adewale Adesanwo – Founder & CEO, Alchol Chemicals (OCN 22).Kieva Chris-Amusan, MD – Co-founder & CEO, Fertitude – 24/7 Reproductive Health…
Nominations are open now for the AWIEF Awards 2025!From groundbreaking startups to innovative business leaders and women driving digital and sustainable solutions, the AWIEF Awards honour those shaping Africa’s future. Nominees for the AWIEF Awards 2025 must meet the following general criteria: Must be female entrepreneurs, founders, co-founders, or leaders of organizations or ventures based in Africa. Must be at least 18 years old at the time of nomination. Must have demonstrated outstanding initiative, innovation, and leadership in their field or industry. Must have shown measurable impact and success, such as business growth, community engagement, or industry disruption. Must be…
🎥Tomi Davies According to renowned investor and ecosystem builder Tomi Davies: Founders say: “I can’t raise.”Investors say: “I can’t find quality deals.”It has become a trend – we can fix it. In a much-anticipated, eye-opening webinar, Davies cuts through the noise to uncover the real reasons African founders — both on the continent and across the diaspora — are often overlooked by investors. More importantly, he will share practical, proven solutions to bridge the gap. Whether you’re a founder seeking capital or an investor looking for credible deal flow, this conversation delivers what you’ve been missing: Join Tomi Davies for…
Maya Horgan-Famodu – Founder & Partner at Ingressive Capital [📸 Author] Seed, Series A, B, C… If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along in startup convos but secretly wondering what these funding rounds actually mean, you’re not alone. As a venture capitalist who gets this question often, Maya Horgan-Famodu decided to strip away the jargon and break it down in plain English. Whether you’re a founder, a curious observer, or just trying to sound smarter at your next pitch night, this one’s for you. Watch: Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 –…
(L-R) So Fresh founders, Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun From a 30sqm space and a single staff member to a nationwide movement for healthy living—The 15-year journey of So Fresh is a true masterclass in vision, grit, and growth. 🚀 Founded in 2010 by Olagoke and Abimbola Balogun, So Fresh, Nigeria’s leading healthy food chain, has experienced remarkable growth since inception, consistently serving up a diverse menu of fresh, nutrient-rich meals that include salads, juices, smoothies, wraps, and parfaits. Says Olagoke Balogun: 2010 – 2025Started with just a dream, 1 staff, and a tiny 30sqm space.Now?✅ 12 locations across 5 states✅…
Tom Pestridge is a senior marketing leader, fractional CMO and agency owner with 15 Years experience. Over the past several years, he has scaled two businesses to £7m+ revenue through digital marketing. Most recently Tom has been focusing on driving growth for start-ups and scaleups, and optimising SaaS product strategies for maximum impact [📸 Author] The 9 major neuromarketing concepts you MUST know 1. The Framing Effect↳ How you phrase something changes how people perceive it. 2. The Affordability Illusion↳ Breaking down a large number into smaller amounts makes it seem more reasonable. 3. The Rule of 3↳ People almost…
GITEX Africa 2025 – the largest tech and startup event on the continent – isn’t just about innovation and networking—it’s your gateway to the magic of Marrakech! Beyond the conference halls, this vibrant city invites you to explore a world of history, culture, and sensory delights. Marrakesh is certainly Morocco’s city with the strongest character. Its Medina is the beating heart of the city, a UNESCO-listed maze of narrow alleyways, bustling markets, and centuries-old architecture that transports you to another era. Enclosed within its ancient red walls, the Medina is a sensory spectacle where tradition and daily life collide in…