co-founders of Chpter: Mark Kiarie (R) and Kevin Kuria (L) Mark Kiarie is excited that his company, Chptr, has released WhatsApp Checkout – an app that allows merchants accept payments in their local currency with just a few taps. Merchants are also able to send invoices, capture delivery information and do post purchase surveys. Today, more than 95% of internet users in countries such as Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria are on WhatsApp. The Meta app is quickly surpassing mainstream SMS as the go-to communication platform for millions. WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in Africa and the preferred…
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Aminu Murtala Nyako (CEO, Sebore International Farms) has announced the opening of the company’s flagship Admiral’A store in Abuja, offering its popular range of milk, yoghurt and cheese. We’ve brought the farm to the city! Our Admiral’A store at 63 Mall Abuja is a modern interpretation of traditional Nigerian culture, intentionally designed to honor our heritage. You can stop by on your way home.Every detail, from rustic accents to staff attire etc, celebrates our rich history.Coupled with AdmiralA’s five flavours of yoghurt, our Mozzarella Cheese and so much more; visiting us is an experience! Which state would you like to…
Yemi Keri (Co-Founder, Rising Tide Africa) Yemi Keri (Co-Founder, Rising Tide Africa) has announced the opening of applications for The Rising Tide Africa Accelerator, a programme known for its strong backing of passionate and ambitious female-led and gender-diverse startups.Keri specifies: Our accelerator program is sector-agnostic, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and growth to help you thrive in today’s competitive landscape.🤵🏽‍♀ If you are a female founder or part of a gender-diverse team with a bold vision to create a positive impact, we invite you to apply and take your startup to new heights! Applications can be made here, with the deadline…
Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke (Founder, Girls Talk) On 13th of July, 2024 the Girls Talk Corporation – developers of products and services that connect businesses with female talent in Asia, Africa, Europe and the United States through digital products and content, bespoke programmes and events – will officially launch in Lagos-Nigeria. Having impacted over 1 million people online, the aim of Girls Talk is to democratise access to opportunities and jobs in male-dominated sectors and to empower their community of 60,000 women to develop the skills and confidence to progress in their careers. We are incredibly excited to be kicking off…
Getting the job done: Founder of JĂ©GO Technologies, Frederick Akpoghene (R) visits the Egodo family who have successfully deployed the JĂ©GO Power Pod (solar generator) in powering their fish farm Frederick Akpoghene (Founder & CEO, JĂ©GO Technologies) recently introduced the JĂ©GO Power Pod into the Nigerian market. JĂ©GO Power Pods are high performing Portable Power Stations, perfect fit for both indoor and outdoor use, and making it ideal for various applications such as Recreational Vehicles (RVs), agriculture and farming, sheds, camping and hiking, electronics, back-up power, and automotive needs. Frederic has just paid a visit to the Egodo family, one of…
At the property for the proposed Nigeria Startup House in Silicon Valley (USA): Dr. Bosun Tijani (Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy) A few weeks ago, Dr. Bosun Tijani (Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy) had shared plans for converting an existing property of the Federal Government of Nigeria (Located in San Francisco, USA) into a Nigerian Startup House. The intention is to provide the Nigerian startup ecosystem with a stronger presence in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, both of which significantly contribute to the total amount of Venture Capital funds sourced by Nigeria’s tech founders…
(L&R): Folashade Ambrose-Medebem (Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State; Dr. Chinyere Almona (Director-General/ CEO, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry) June 04, 2024/ Lagos-Nigeria…. Dr. Chinyere Almona (Director-General & CEO, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem (Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment in Lagos State) recently met to explore various strategies for enhancing the business environment for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in recognition of this segment’s critical role in driving economic growth and job creation. Summarising the essence of their meeting, Dr. Almona says: Matters relating to trade and…
🎥 Travis Adkins Travis Adkins is President & CEO of the U.S. African Development Foundation – USADF), an independent U.S. government agency established by the U. S. Congress to invest directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs. Travis Adkins (President & CEO, USADF) One of the USADF’s investments – the Liberia Cocoa Corporation – has proven to be a prime example of how the agency helps in increasing incomes, revenues, and jobs by promoting self-reliance and market-based solutions to poverty. Adkins says: The Liberia Cocoa Corporation (LCC), established in 2009 by the dynamic couple Lu Tolbert and Lulu A.…
Farmer, Khalil Dukuly, is Founding Partner at Doukoure et Karrat SARL. And after a bountiful harvest of watermelons, with very few off-takers, he laments: Farmer, Khalil Dukuly They say Liberians are lazy; they don’t farm. In contrast, we have produced premium-quality watermelons with international standards, yet we struggle to sell them in Monrovia. Supermarkets, Restaurants, and Hotels would only take 5 to 20 pieces. Thank you, Harbel Supermarket, for taking 100 pieces. We have about 3000 pieces. We are currently distributing it to market women. One problem, several solutions There are many different approaches and practices when it comes to…
Founder & CEO of LegitCar Africa, Vincent Okeke ‘Verify that car before you buy!’, says Vincent Okeke, Founder & CEO of LegitCar Africa. LegitCar not only enables users search its regularly updated database of over 1,580 vehicles reported stolen in Nigeria, but also ensures that a detailed vehicle inspection can happen before any purchase. At GITEX Africa 2024 Promising the most comprehensive Vehicle Pre-Purchase Inspection available in Nigeria, Okeke says: We provide businesses and individuals access to critical vehicle data required for vehicle purchase decisions, vehicle insurance decisions, and data for effective law enforcement. This is made possible through a…