Fola Laoye (Co-Founder & CEO at Iwosan Investments) Fola Laoye (Co-Founder & CEO at Iwosan Investments) has received honours at the Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare Awards (EWAH), in recognition of her exceptional leadership and innovative contributions to healthcare management, operations, financing, and strategy. In support of her win, Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals (part of the Iwosan Investment Group) had this to say: Her commitment to advancing inclusive and pioneering healthcare initiatives sets a benchmark for excellence in our industry.Under her guidance, our organisation has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare, delivering transformative solutions that benefit patients and…
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Ingrid Thijssen (President, Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers), Roosevelt Ogbonna (MD/ CEO, Access Bank) As part of the working visit to Nigeria of the delegation from the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers – led by the President, Ms. Ingrid Thijssen – the delegation visited the Dutch desk at Access Bank head office, opened in 2022 by Invest International with a capital base of €350m to finance Dutch-Nigeria businesses. The Dutch development bank FMO is a long-standing investment partner of Access Bank, supporting the bank’s recapitalisation and liquidity over the years. Director-General/Chief Executive at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
The success stories of the Visa East Africa “She’s Next” contest inspires countless women entrepreneurs across Africa to pursue their professional dreams, which will drive economic growth on the continent and beyond. On July 10, 2024 in Nairobi, Visa East Africa will celebrate the five 2024 “She’s Next” Kenya 🇰🇪 finalists who exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership in the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) space. The finalists are: Timao Group tackles plastic pollution and affordable housing in Kenya by transforming plastic waste into durable, cost-effective building materials for modular homes. Busu Skincare Limited addresses the need for…
📸 SIBC The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is calling on women entrepreneurs in Africa to apply to the Social and Inclusive Business Camp – an acceleration program for innovative entrepreneurs with social and/or environmental impact in Africa, and with a scaleup ambition to contribute to a fairer and more sustainable economy. The 2024 Social and Inclusive Business Camp is a hybrid acceleration program that includes: ✅ 4-month e-learning and coaching, using a dedicated platform, with a mix of digital training resources and interactive virtual classes with peers and international experts; ✅ 1-week intensive Bootcamp in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to…
Gabriel Eze: Introducing Youth Entrepreneurs in Agriculture 🎥RuralFarmersHub The Rural Farmers Hub is inviting all young persons (especially women) to join its free, fully remote Youth Entrepreneur in Agriculture (YEA) programme. Open to candidates from Nasarawa, Oyo, Ebonyi, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), YEA is an apprenticeship program in Digital Agriculture and Climate-smart food production – designed for graduates and undergraduates of agricultural science or technology, young farmers, as well as other highly motivated individuals who do not have agricultural degree qualifications. Youth Entrepreneurs in Agriculture: What you will learn According to the YEA programme: This training programme covers…
Cecil Senna Nutakor (Founder & CEO, eCampus) Global startup data platform, Tracxn Technologies, has listed eCampus as the top EdTech startup in Ghana. Available online and on Android and iOS platforms, eCampus offers educational and training courses for students (by simplifying learning through the use of set targets and prep tests); for business (by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a company’s workforce, followed by coaching and training to improve efficiency in the work place); for educators (who can earn money by teaching students across Africa using their proprietary content). Startups featured on the Top 10 ranking are: eCampus SmartSapp Nexvelsoft…
Abiola Adediran, Family Office expert The global number of family offices — privately owned firms managing the fortunes of rich families — has exploded. In Japan, family offices are on the rise as business owners and their families seek a one-stop solution to concerns ranging from protecting family assets from inflation to tax planning. Meanwhile, some of China’s wealthy families are turning to Hong Kong as an alternative place to manage their riches as their plans to set up shop in Singapore are slowed by intense scrutiny by the city-state following a massive money laundering bust. Meet Nigeria’s Abiola Adediran, a Family…
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…
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…