Nigerian entrepreneur and innovator, Etimbuk Imuk, recently won a €12,000 prize from the Orange Corners Innovation Fund for her groundbreaking work in mushroom farming. Orange Corners Nigeria is an initiative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lagos and implemented by FATE Foundation. Imuk’s business, Mushroom Hangout, focuses on sustainable and eco-friendly farming methods that use agricultural waste like sawdust and rice bran to grow mushrooms vertically, making it space-efficient and accessible to urban farmers. This soil-free and pesticide-free farming method supports environmental conservation and offers a healthier, plant-based protein alternative to animal products. Ms. Imuk’s work has significant social…
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Recently, Nigerian robotics startup TerraHaptix tested an upgraded flight control for its Archer surveillance drone, entirely operated by ArtemisOS. The Archer surveillance drone, developed by Terrahaptix, is a modular, multi-domain Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed for advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Powered by the proprietary ArtemisOS, an AI-driven operating system, the Archer offers robust autonomy and requires minimal operator training. Key features include: Modular Design: Adaptable to various operational needs across different industries. Advanced Sensors: Equipped with 4K daytime, infrared, thermal, and LiDAR capabilities for multispectral data collection. Swarming Capability: Enables multiple drones to collaborate and achieve complex…
Seedstars Africa Ventures, a venture capital fund for African innovative entrepreneurs secures a 42 million$ investment!As a member of LBO France Group, Seedstars Africa Ventures is a pioneering venture capital fund dedicated to driving innovation and growth across Africa.Seedstars Africa Ventures I’s fund is bridging the equity gap by investing in early-stage companies leveraging digital technologies in climate solutions, food systems, energy access, internet connectivity, financial inclusion, and payments infrastructure.To date, Seedstars Africa Ventures has committed $10 million across five transformative startups, creating over 2,000 jobs, enhancing energy access for 60 million people, providing internet connectivity to 60,000 households, serving 50,000 farmers, and empowering 30,000 individuals…
(L) Sustainable Agriculture Advocate, Joshua Ayomide Akinwande Joshua Akinwande is excited to announce that he has completed the Precision Agriculture Incubation Program with Nigeria’s Precision Field Academy (founded by the ‘Flying Farmer’, Femi Adekoya)Joshua joins the increasing number of young ones investing in precision farming (also known as precision agriculture) – an advanced agricultural practice that uses technology to optimise crop production and resource management. It involves the use of data, tools, and techniques to monitor and manage variations in fields, enabling farmers to make more informed decisions about planting, irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and harvesting. Says Joshua: This experience…
Riches Attai (Founder, Winich Frams) Winich Farms, a Nigerian agricultural company, notable for its innovative approach to agriculture and food supply chain management has just won the Best Agritech in Africa Award at the Global Startup Awards Africa The company is celebrated for developing the Winich Connect App – a platform that bridges the gap between farmers and buyers, which allows users to purchase fresh produce directly from farmers, ensuring transparency and reducing post-harvest losses. Riches Attai (Founder, Winich Farms) had this to say: This prestigious recognition is not only an honor but also a testament to the hard work,…
The WISI-Oi Resell Fashion App has been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme. The disruptive video-based resell fashion app has gained attention by providing a user-friendly platform for buying, selling, and even renting second-hand clothing, with a focus on premium and luxury items. WISI’s innovative approach to circular fashion and sustainability reinforces their mission to reduce waste in the fashion industry. Says Phumi Körber (Founder, WISI-Oi Resell Fashion App): WISI-Oi Resell Fashion App has been selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders program! 🤯 Cue the happy tears! 😭This changes everything! We…
🎥@tosineniolorunda In the month of October 2024, this piece of news was unmissable – Nigerian payment processing firm Moniepoint had successfully raised $110 million in equity financing, therefore achieving Unicorn status. This meant the privately-held company was now valued at over $1 billion that is not publicly traded. But Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint) asks succinctly: “Do you know what [our becoming a Unicorn] means for the future of financial services in Africa? Tosin Eniolorunda (Co-Founder & Group CEO, Moniepoint) His thoughts: This milestone is more than just about growth; it’s about deepening our commitment to empowering every…
🎥 @doctorjko Julius Oni, M.D., until very recently, worked at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (USA), where he specialised in hip and knee replacement, particularly minimally invasive joint replacement surgery and complex primary and revision joint replacements. After 25 years in the U.S., he made the bold decision to return to Nigeria, and a few weeks ago, he shared a widely popular video announcing his move. Dr. Julius K. Oni (Founder, DOC Medical Nigeria) Soon after arriving Nigeria, Dr. Oni – who operated on an impressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this year…
The stage is set for the Cassava Industry Mentorship Class (CIMC), anchored virtually by the ‘Cassava Queen’, Oluwayemisi Iranloye (Founder & CEO of Psaltry International), on November 23 and December 07, 2024 at 4PM WAT. The CIMC provides a valuable platform for both experienced farmers and those looking to get started in the cassava industry to gain insights, best practices, and networking opportunities – at no cost attendees. Founder of Psaltry International, Oluyemisi Iranloye, in action [📸 AfricanHub] Iranloye has successfully established Africa’s largest cassava processing factory in Nigeria, which operates 8,000 hectares and engages a network of 6,000 farmers.…
+ – Founder of FinTribe [📸Financial Jennifer] Jennifer Awirigwe (aka Financial Jennifer) is the Founder of FinTribe – a financial empowerment platform for women. As an Investment Banker and certified Financial Advisor, Jennifer helps women build wealth, and she would like to teach you everything you need to know about investing in Nigerian stocks. She makes her case clearly: If you invested 100k in January in these companies, your 100k is now worth about:Oando – N890,000Julius Berger – N381,000Bua Foods – N201,000Transcorp – N480,000Presco Plc – N223,000Stop sleeping on Nigerian stocks. There is money to be made. And no, it’s…