The Uzemi Technology Empowerment Initiative – a comprehensive program designed to address the lack of representation of women and girls in leadership positions in the technology sector across Africa – is hosting yet another leadership summit. Announcing the event, Olatomiwa Williams (Founder, Uzemi) says: Uzemi leadership summit 2.0 is coming!Theme: Leading with AI: Women pioneering tomorrow’s technologyDate: Saturday, 9th of November 2024Time: 9 am – 2 pmLocation: The Resource Centre, 5, Badru, Kasim Ajanaku Street, Dele Kuti St, Ebute, Ikorodu, NigeriaWe are bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and professionals to discuss the transformative impact of AI…
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ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika The ORÍKÌ Group is thrilled to announce the launch of what it refers to as Africa’s first-ever coworking space for wellness entrepreneurs – the ORIKI Wellness Hub. Says ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika: Through this hub, entrepreneurs will gain access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and systems that support the growth and sustainability of their businesses. Our vision with the ORÍKÌ Wellness Hub is to provide a supportive ecosystem for wellness entrepreneurs, offering them the resources they need to thrive while they focus on growing their companies and increasing their revenue. Supported by the Lagos State Employment…
📸Diaryofakitchenlover Chef Tolani, founder of diaryofakitchenlover, is a Nigerian food blogger, recipe developer, food tutor, and all-round entrepreneur who curates and shares multimedia on easy, appetising dishes – much to the delight of her 1.8 million Instagram followers It turns out that she’s also got great business acumen, which enables her make sound decisions, and drive successful outcomes for her company. One of those is her recent launch of two Diaryofakitchenlover studios, situated in Lagos Mainland. Chef T says: Welcome to Diaryofakitchenlover Studios bestiessss🥰 The most affordable kitchen studio on the Mainland, Lagos. At our space, you can: – Shoot any…
if you’re a teenager living in Lagos State, and you have developed a clever solution to a burning problem that exists across the city, the Teen Innovators Challenge is keen to hear from you! The intention is for you to finally take your ideas off the drawing board and bring them to life, supported by the following prizes for your game-changing solutions: 💰 1st Place: 200,000 Naira + Mentorship🎉 2nd Place: 100,000 Naira🏆 3rd Place: 50,000 Naira Submit your brilliant ideas here. 🗓️ Submission Deadline: November 04, 2024👥 Ages: 13-22📍 Open to Teens in Lagos Teen Innovators Challenge is organised…
Toby Egbuna (Co-Founder, Chezie) We found Toby Egbuna’s story (below) to be one absolutely worth sharing (verbatim). Toby and his sister Dumebi are co-founders of Chezie, a DEI software company. At 27 years old, I quit my consulting job making $140k to start a DEI software company with my sister.Not exactly the path my immigrant parents imagined I’d take when they came to the U.S. in 1997, but I wanted to be an entrepreneur, so I took the chance.And now, three years later, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t trade it for anything.I’ll be real, building Chezie has been…
The Lagos State government has introduced a new mental health helpline, intended to enhance mental health support and expand access to mental health services across Lagos. The Lagos Lifeline Smart Number is: 0700 000 MIND (0700 000 6463). This is in addition to the existing Lagos Lifeline Number: 090 9000 MIND (090 90006463). The new telephone line was announced at a government-inspired “Lift Up Hope” event held at JJT Park (Alausa, Ikeja), to commemorate World Mental Day 2024 (October 14). The objective is to provide immediate access to mental health resources, reinforcing the government’s commitment to tackling mental health challenges…
FirstBank is hosting its 6th annual Fintech Summit with the theme “Banking on Partnerships”, scheduled to take place on the 13th and 14th of November 2024 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Fintech Innovators Pitch Program As part of this event, FirstBank is launching the Fintech Innovators Pitch Programme to support early-stage fintech startups and foster innovation in the financial services ecosystem. The programme will provide selected startups with intensive training and mentorship – all towards the opportunity to pitch their solutions to FirstBank, investors, and industry leaders. Selected winners will receive support from FirstBank to bring their…
Join Union Bank Nigeria on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 (at 1PM) for an engaging session with seasoned speakers, Oluwaseun Oshoniyi and Daniel Egunjobi. The forum will provide an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, and also glean valuable insights and practical tips on how to expand your market reach. To register, please click here.
Serisha Barrat (CEO, Lawyered Up) For many underserved areas, digital solutions play a pivotal role. These two standout South African startups are emerging as powerful catalysts for change, and driving innovation in both urban and township economies: Lawyered Up Small businesses often face challenges related to accessing and affording legal services. In comes Lawyered Up, a unique digital legal service platform that connects modern-day entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent contractors with easy access to important legal documents as well as trained, qualified attorneys. Lawyered Up powered by Vega are on a mission to prove that legal operations don’t have to be…
Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis (Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone) Sierra Leone is preparing to host the UN Women in Tourism Africa Regional Congress in Freetown, under the theme “Beyond Empowerment to Education, Innovation, and Finance Access,” The three-day congress (October 29-31, 2024) is being organised in collaboration with UN Tourism, and supported by UN Women and the African Union. Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis (Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and Chair of the Women in Tourism Leadership Africa Committee – WITLAC), emphasised the significance of the event: Tourism is a vital space where women can…