🎥 HE Chioma Uzodimma On February 28, 2024, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON (First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative – RHI) was in Owerri (Imo State) for two major events that covered Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone: The maiden flag-off Ceremony of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI/NALDA) Women Agricultural Support Program in the country’s ; and The RHI Social Investment Program for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) Senator Tinubu was joined by Chioma Uzodimma, (First Lady of Imo State), her husband, Governor Hope Uzodimma CON – and State Governors’ Wives…
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Engr. Jennifer Adighije, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Mr. President on Entrepreneurship Development in Innovation & Digital Economy, is inviting women-led business owners to an ‘Emerging Women Entrepreneurs Timeout’ – a much-needed meeting of stakeholders in the NMSME ecosystem, holding on Saturday, March 02, 2024 at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Themed ‘Navigating Headwinds by Leveraging Technology for Improved Business Performance’, the gathering will host engaging and valuable discussions as women of like minds explore new strategies and cutting-edge tech solutions for repositioning small businesses towards prosperity. Guest speakers include Tola Adekunle-Johnson (Senior Special Assistant on MSMEs…
The International Finance Corporation (Africa)  has just announced the 100 women-led startup owners who will be participating in its inaugural IFC #SheWinsAfrica program. These exceptional entrepreneurs were selected by a panel of startup and investment experts from an impressive pool of nearly 3,000 applicants from across sub-Saharan Africa. The #SheWinsAfrica engagements kicked off with a blend of in-person and virtual sessions across IFC hubs in Dakar, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi. Participants will receive specialised support in helping to get their startups investment-ready, complemented by matchmaking opportunities and investor pitches.
Gbemiga Delano (MD & CEO, Computers Limited) asks a seemingly simple question: “What mistake did you make as an entrepreneur? How did you overcome it?” He then goes on to give what we consider a mini-masterclass on the pitfalls and potentials of the entrepreneur life. 📸 Gbemiga Delano/ via LinkedIn
Tribapay co-founders: (L-R) Anu Oguntoye, Bolu Oluwagbesan Triabpay, founded by Bolu Oluwagbesan and Anu Oguntoye, has become increasingly noticeable at the forefront of fintechs that envision bringing Africa closer through seamless payments. At its simplest,  Tribapay works like a digital wallet. The customer gets a bank account, and is able to transfer funds to any bank, purchase airtime, or pay utility bills and subscriptions. In November 2023, at the third edition of the Zenith Bank Nigeria tech fair (themed “Future Forward 3.0”), Tribapay scored N10,000,000 prize money, as well as a 12-week mentorship programme with Seedstars, for its solution. The…
Nadine Umutomi (Founder, Neza Coffee) The non-profit Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society has announced the second iteration of its Black Pitch Contest, where Black entrepreneurs pitch their business idea for a chance to take home $25,000. Jackee Kasandy (CEO and co-founder of the Society). expalins: “This can be crucial getting a small business off the ground. It could be a game-changer to get the $25,000.” Immigrant from Rwanda, Nadine Umutoni, is one of those entering the Black Pitch Contest this year. Nadine says: “I moved to Canada 17 years ago. I’ve always wanted to start a coffee company, and…
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, resident in Lagos State (Nigeria), aged between 18 and 35 years, and your business is both sustainable and solving local challenges in the Circular Economy, Agriculture, Health, Tech and Water solution sectors… then, Orange Corners Nigeria has this extraordinary opportunity for you. The Orange Corners Nigeria six-month incubation programme offers the following; 1.Enterprise Development knowledge and capacity building2. Funding of up to 40,000 Euros3. Access to local and international markets4. Access to industry experts and peer learning opportunities5. One on one mentoring To find out more and to begin your application, click on this…
Eli Pollak (Founder & CEO, Apollo Agriculture) Leading agri-fintech startup, Apollo Agriculture, has secured a US$10 million investment from Swedfund and ImpactConnect to fuel its rapid expansion, enabling increased earnings for farmers, faster adoption of sustainable practices, and increased food security across Africa. Enthused about the partnership, CEO of Apollo Agriculture, Eli Pollak says, “This collaboration with Swedfund and ImpactConnect is a significant milestone for Apollo Agriculture. The investment positions us to rapidly scale our operations, enabling more farmers to access the essential products and financial services they need to feed their families and communities and adapt to climate change.…
Dorothy Sokefun-Olokodana Dorothy Olokodana is the Founder of Organic Dorothy (suppliers of handcrafted ferments and nourishing wholefoods), and the brand’s Kombucha tea is making the rounds as a brew of choice. In her words: “Kombucha is a fermented beverage, and its basic ingredients are tea, sugar, a scoby (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) and water. These ingredients are left for some time to ferment – the same way that all coffee and chocolate are fermented. “The Organic Dorothy Kombucha tea is a living drink whose surprisingly unique flavour comes from using traditional fermentation techniques alongside high-quality ingredients in a…
Founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has become a sensation once more, this time for playing 10 simultaneous chess matches, and winning every single one of them. Says Tunde: “On day two of the Digital Life Design (DLD) conference, I played a simultaneous chess match against 10 players at once. After an almost two-hour battle of wits, I managed to win all the games. The Chess exhibition helped us raise enough money to support the education of 100 children in our academy.” Tunde Onakoya 9Founder, Chess in Slums Africa) Chess in Slums Africa very recently signed a three-year…