The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have jointly launched a pioneering initiative, the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. The US$50 million fund aims to empower women entrepreneurs in growing their businesses by leveraging international trade and digitalisation. The WEIDE Fund will unlock opportunities in international trade and digital trade for women entrepreneurs by improving their access to: Networks and support services: the Fund will create more inclusive and effective business ecosystems including leveraging partnerships with private and public sector actors. Grants up to $30K and tailored technical assistance across two tracks (early-stage and…
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The May 18, 2025 deadline is approaching for applying to the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation. This is the 13th cohort and the 2nd Cohort in Ogun State! If you are aged 18-35, with bold business ideas ready to make a difference. here is what you can expect by joining the Orange Corners Nigeria Programme: Enterprise Management Training: Gain essential knowledge in business management to build a successful venture. Business Incubation & Advisory Services: Access professional guidance and support tailored to your growth. Prototype Development & Testing Funding: Bring your…
(L-R): Mark Healy (Head of Secondary School, Charterhouse Lagos); Nankling Danfulani (Trade Adviser, UK Department for International Trade); H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG (British High Commissioner to Nigeria); John Todd (Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos), Enitan Olufojude (Marketing Manager, Charterhouse Lagos) On Thursday, 24th April 2025, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E. Richard Montgomery CMG, hosted an exclusive evening reception at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, to introduce Charterhouse Lagos – West Africa’s first British independent school. The prestigious event was attended by notable figures from the diplomatic corps, government, business, and education sectors. Held at the High Commissioner’s…
Guillermo Flor – Venture Capital Investor @ GoHub Ventures [📸 Author] If you’re gearing up to raise capital for your startup, Guillermo Flor just dropped a goldmine. Whether you’re looking for investors, refining your pitch, or building a killer data room, this is the ultimate resource roundup you need.👇 From curated lists of family offices and angel investors to top accelerators, pitch decks, and templates VCs actually love—this post has everything to give your fundraising strategy a serious edge. Dive in! 💰🚀💰The Family Office ListA curated list of 1,000 active family offices investing in Startups worldwideLink: https://lnkd.in/dyCUa3Dd💰The Angel Investor List1,000…
Cascador Nigeria are thrilled to announce that applications for their 2025 cohort are officially OPEN! 🚀 The organisation empowers mid-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies through:- 3-day kickoff intensive (September 07 – 10, 2025)- 6 weeks of virtual learning with expert mentors- Week-long residency at Lagos Business School (November 03 – 07, 2025)- 6 months of post-program advisory support- $5,000 USD professional development stipend- $50,000 in prizes for top performers- Eligibility to apply for the Cascador $2M Catalytic FundThe cohort is limited to just 10 participants, and is targeted at businesses that meet these criteria: ✅ 2+ years…
Renowned British ethical beauty brand, The Body Shop, recently opened its first physical store in West Africa at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja-Nigeria, on March )8, 2025. It has now further expanded its presence across Nigeria with the launch of its official website, https://thebodyshop.ng, a development that allows Nigerian customers to access the brand’s range of natural, ethical, and vegan skincare and beauty products both online and in-store. At the forefront of The Body Shop Nigeria is Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd MBE, serving as the General Manager. Shalom is British-Nigerian entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Numeris…
Andrew Mamedu – Country Director at ActionAid Nigeria 📸LinkedIn ActionAid Nigeria – a national non-governmental, not for profit, non-partisan organisation working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty – has invited reputable service providers (vendors) based in Abuja, Lagos, Borno (Maiduguri), and Yobe State to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for service provision under the categories listed below: Vehicle Maintenance Servicing & Maintenance of Office Generator Supply of petrol and diesel CCTV providers & installers Carpenters Plumbers Electricians Aluminium Fabricators & Signage makers and installers Maintenance and Repairs of Air Conditioners Office Furniture Suppliers Printing Press Solar…
GoGettaz Founders The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition – a prestigious pan-African competition that supports young agripreneurs who are building innovative and sustainable businesses in the agriculture and food sectors – goes live on April 03, 2025. The Prize is part of the Generation Africa initiative, which aims to inspire and support the next generation of African agricultural entrepreneurs by awarding prizes worth S$160,000: 🏆 US$50 000 for one female winner🏆US$50 000 for one male winner💡Plus, US$60 000 in Impact Awards for game-changing innovations in nutrition, climate, gender, and technology across Africa! The final pitches competition will be hosted LIVE at…
Applications are now open for Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability – an investment-readiness accelerator program that will support 10-15 startups in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa that provide innovative solutions for sustainable development. The program seeks startups creating solutions in the following key areas:🌱 Climate tech and Cleantech🌱 Agtech and Food Security🌱 Circular and Regenerative Economy🌱 Biodiversity protection🌱 Water, Sanitation and Health Eligibility Eligibility requirements include: Have legal incorporation and operations as a for-profit entity in at least one of these countries: Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, or South Africa. Have a market-based tech solution that tackles…
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson – Founder & CEO, Healthtracka Founder & CEO of Healthtracka, Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, had announced with excitement the Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Award, a prize whose objective is to provide grants of up to ₦10 million to exceptional individuals and organisations working on scalable solutions that address critical women’s health issues. As the March 31, 2025 deadline approaches, Ifeoluwa reminds applicants of the essence of the Award: If you’re developing innovations in menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health, hormonal health(PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids) cervical cancer, breast cancer, menopause or any other area impacting women’s well-being, we want to recognise…