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🎥Kehinde_Smith When Kehinde Smith and her twin sister Taiwo launched @forno.ng, their new artisanal pizzeria in Lagos, they weren’t expecting to sell out of pizza dough two days in a row in their very first week. But that’s exactly what happened. And while most businesses might highlight the success and stop there, Kehinde chose a different path—she shared the whole story, mess and all. In a refreshingly honest Instagram story, Kehinde peeled back the curtain on what it really means to start and scale a hospitality brand in Nigeria. Spoiler: it’s not all picture-perfect pizzas and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. She wrote:…

Deola Balogun: Chief Operating Officer at Limlim Foods Production From corner office to factory floor, Deola Balogun’s journey was certainly fueled by grit! What happens when a seasoned finance executive trades boardrooms for bootstrapping? When years of corporate polish meet the raw, unfiltered realities of building from scratch? Deola Balogun’s story is more than a career pivot — it’s a masterclass in humility, resilience, and purpose-led entrepreneurship. In this deeply personal reflection, she pulls back the curtain on what it really means to go from managing billions to betting everything on a bold vision — and why the most valuable…

Receiving her MBE from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Anne – Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE (co-founder & Group Managing Director, ETK Group) 📸ETK Group Last week, co-founder & Group Managing Director, ETK Group, Bolaji Sofoluwe MBE, attended her investiture at Windsor Castle, where she was formally awarded her Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). With over two decades of experience in international trade, market expansion, and strategic consulting, she has led ETK Group in facilitating trade and investment across more than 34 African countries, amounting to over £1 billion. Her leadership has positioned ETK Group as a…

Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko – Founder & Board Member, The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) | Accountant | Speaker | Branding Expert | Personal & Business Development Coach [📸Sixpac Studios] The entire team at Numeris Media rise in honour of a woman whose journey through life has not only inspired, but ignited courage, purpose, and transformation in countless others. As Omobabinrin Adeola Osideko gracefully turns 40, we celebrate four remarkable decades defined by vision, discipline, and impact. From her roots as a brilliant accountant, Adeola’s dedication to excellence and detail has remained constant — laying the solid foundation for a career that…

Manufacturing Africa (MA) – one of the UK’s flagship economic development programmes for Africa – has today signed a strategic partnership agreement with London-based investment firm TLG Capital to strengthen and improve the eligibility of Nigerian manufacturing companies to raise capital through TLG’s Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II). In a significant milestone, TLG Capital also confirmed the first close of the TLG AGIF II fund, raising $75 million towards its $200 million target. The fund is anchored by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and backed by a coalition of forward-looking investors: Swedfund, Norfund, and Bpifrance. Through…

On the speaker line-up – Nikki Mbengashe (CEO, Postbank) [Johannesburg, South Africa] — The 21st Edition of the Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 – Southern Africa is set to take place on May 21, 2025, in Johannesburg. This premier gathering will bring together key players from banking, financial services, and fintech to reimagine the future of finance across Southern Africa. Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Banking in Southern Africa: Innovation, Connectivity, and Financial Resilience,” the summit will explore the region’s accelerating digital transformation. It will delve into critical challenges such as financial inclusion, cybersecurity, and…

Three days of nonstop networking, bold conversations, and powerful connections across every hall. At GITEX AFRICA 2025, startups met their future partners, investors discovered new markets, and ideas turned into real opportunities. Every moment was a chance to build something bigger, and the continent’s tech ecosystem just got stronger. GITEX Africa2026 promises to be more expansive, bolder, and even more connected. Be sure to watch out for Numeris Media’s upcoming video highlights, which will unveil the ingenuity of eight startups who you may never have heard of, but who are poised to shape Africa’s technological future in ways you might…

Rabat, Morocco – 11 April, 2025/ Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues to develop as a tech-driven hub, it has become a regional reference for the continent’s recognition as global force in technology – with innovation and AI at its core. That was the message delivered by a panel of speakers during the GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2025 press conference in Rabat, ahead of the continent’s largest tech and startup event opening in Marrakech from 14-16 April 2025. With a focus on powering Africa’s innovation-driven future, the event is held…

(L-R): AwaDoc co-Founders – Chinonso Fidelis (Aproko Doctor) Egemba and Jesse Benedict In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare technology, two Nigerian innovators are making waves with a groundbreaking solution aimed at bridging the gap between medical professionals and patients, remotely. Healthcare advocates, Chinonso Fidelis (Aproko Doctor) Egemba and his co-Founder Jesse Benedict, have introduced AwaDoc, a telemedicine platform designed to provide affordable and accessible healthcare services to millions of Nigerians, especially those in underserved communities. AwaDoc has been developed to tackle the problem of inefficient and inaccessible preliminary medical diagnosis. By offering AI-powered symptom checking and triage solutions, the…

Maha Bouzeid – Vice President at Business Sweden In a move signaling increased confidence in Nigeria’s burgeoning economy, Business Sweden, the Swedish Trade and Investment Council, has officially opened a new office in Lagos. This strategic expansion aims to foster stronger trade relations between Sweden and Nigeria, unlocking significant opportunities for businesses in both nations. The establishment of this office underscores Nigeria’s growing importance as a key market in Africa. With one of the continent’s largest economies and a rapidly expanding population, Nigeria presents a wealth of potential for Swedish companies specialising in various sectors, including: Technology: Nigeria’s vibrant tech…