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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7aEjXZOk_g [🎥ERNS MEDIA] Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama’s speech at the recently-held 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (January 30- February 01, 2025 ) is even more poignant today. He issued a compelling call to action, urging African nations to seize the immense $3.4 trillion economic potential that lies within the continent. He emphasised that Africa’s path to prosperity hinges on strategic investments in infrastructure, industrialization, and youth empowerment. Industrialisation: From Raw Materials to Finished Goods For too long, Africa has remained a supplier of raw materials while the economic gains from value addition occur elsewhere. Mahama stressed the urgency of shifting from…

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Advocating for African entrepreneurs: Tony Elumelu at the Legacy Builders Conference, West Palm Beach [🎥TonyOElumelu] Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R and CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka recently spent a productive day in Florida, USA, driving impactful conversations and advocating for the empowerment of African entrepreneurs. Since its inception in 2015, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme has empowered over 20,000 African entrepreneurs with $100 million in funding, mentorship, and world-class business training. These changemakers have gone on to create jobs, drive innovation, and transform communities across all 54 African countries—proving that when African entrepreneurs win, the world…

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Unboxing DJI AGRA T25 agricultural drone [🎥Farmer Samson Ogbole] Seasoned hydroponics farmer Samson Ogbole has just had a DJI AGRA T25 agricultural drone delivered to his farm, supplied by Femi Adekoya’s IAPrecision. The DJI AGRAS T25 is an advanced agricultural drone designed for precision spraying and spreading, which reduces manual labour, and optimises agricultural input usage. Says Ogbole: Thank you, oga Femi Adekoya – the flying farmer.Save timeSave waterSave resourcesIncrease efficiencyProtect the environmentIncrease profitability without increasing cost of food price for the consumer.Oh yes, it came with a 12.5kva generator that we had to activate online for it to come…

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Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji – Co-Founder & CEO, SeamlessHR [📸 Founder] Nigerian HR tech startup SeamlessHR has raised $9 million in its latest funding round led by the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures. What makes the company’s HR and payroll solutions intuitive is that they are tailored specifically for African businesses, addressing unique challenges such as local compliance, multi-currency transactions, and infrastructure limitations. This localised approach ensures better alignment with regional needs compared to generic global solutions. This latest funding – which aims to drive SeamlessHR’s expansion across Africa, enhance workforce productivity, and introduce innovative solutions such as embedded finance…

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Jarvis in action [📸realjadrolita] Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, widely recognised as Jadrolita or Jarvis, has recently been appointed as a brand ambassador for Samsung Nigeria. This partnership, reportedly valued at over 100 million Naira, was announced during the Samsung Galaxy AI launch event on January 22, 2025. Jadrolita has gained prominence for her unique portrayal of an AI persona, captivating audiences with her robotic movements, speech patterns, and meticulously crafted costumes. Her innovative content has garnered significant attention on platforms like TikTok, where she engages viewers through live sessions and collaborations with other creators. Samsung Nigeria’s decision to collaborate with Jadrolita…

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(L-R): Julie McKay (Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate General in Nigeria); Juliet Ehimuan (Founder, Beyond Limits. Ex-Director, Google West Africa) [📸TheBeyondLimits] Meet Cohort 3.0 of the Beyond Limits Fellowship for Founders – a transformative program designed to empower early-stage startup founders in Nigeria. In partnership with the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos, the fellowship aims to elevate emerging tech entrepreneurs into exceptional leaders. These 30 startups (the third cohort) features 30 innovative startups selected from a competitive pool of hundreds of applicants, and they span various industries, including fintech, health tech, edtech, sustainability, and artificial intelligence, addressing pressing challenges in Nigeria…

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Prince Mustapha Mona Audu (Founder, Electric Motor Vehicle Company – EMVC) The Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC) has announced an exciting new partnership with Monaliza Parks. Starting Friday, 17th January 2025, visitors to Monaliza Parks can enjoy FREE Electric Vehicle (EV) rides every weekend. This initiative is designed to provide guests with an unparalleled experience of emission-free transportation powered by EMVC’s cutting-edge EV technology. It also marks a significant step towards promoting sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. EMVC electric vehicles are designed to combine eco-friendliness with seamless performance, offering quiet, comfortable, and sophisticated rides. Details of the Initiative: When: Every…

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Nathan Nwachukwu (Co-Founder, Terrahaptix) In January 2024, Maxwell Maduka and Nathan Nwachukwu started TerraHaptix to dominate the $4B African drone industry. Four months ago, Terrahaptix shipped the first Kallon Sentry Tower – a solar-powered surveillance system developed by the company – to a customer’s industrial site at Nnewi (Eastern Nigeria). And the tower has just delivered on its capabilities by intercepting a thief at the Nnewi site, leading to an arrest. Says Nathan: Excited to see more crimes thwarted by our drones & sentry towers 📸Nathan Nwachukwu The Kallon Sentry Tower is designed for applications in agriculture, Oil & Gas,…

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Williams Emmanuel Dabo (President & CEO, Williams Dabo Group) Numeris Media, publishers of Bank & Entrepreneur Africa, are proud to announce the appointment of Williams Emmanuel Dabo to its Editorial Board. He will be joining five other Board members – Anne Agbakoba, Debisi Araba (Ph. D), Yemi Owolabi, Elizabeth Shaw (Ph. D), Fela Popoola – whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping the company’s vision and delivering impactful outcomes. Mr. Dabo serves as the President and CEO of the Williams Dabo Group, which operates in Nigeria, Hong Kong, and the UAE. Over the past 15 years, he has established operational…

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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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