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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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…
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,…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
🎥 Yetunde Ayo-Oyalowo Yetunde Ayo-Oyalowo is Founder & CEO, Market Doctors – the first retail and mobile Clinic in Nigeria with a vision of bringing healthcare to the doorstep of Nigerians without disturbing their normal economic, religious, educational and social activities, using mobile clinics and outreaches. Her exceptional outreach extends to marketplaces! When asked why she has taken on such an unusual task with verve, Yetunde responds: Why do I do what I do? People often ask me this, and honestly, there are many reasons. But my name, my story, holds the answer. I lost my grandmother to something as preventable…
Serving puff puff at L’Oréal [🎥 @puffpuffministry] Who would have though that puff-puff, the humble Nigerian snack would be making the rounds at global corporate events? So it has, served by London-based Puff-Puff Ministry, a family-run business launched in August 2020 that delivers freshly made West African doughnuts (puff puff) to corporate events and offices, or serve them warm in-person. Sister act: Puff-Puff Ministry is run by British-Nigerian founder-sisters (Marianne, Fola, Yossie, and Lola Olaleye) Puff-Puff Ministry’s latest client – after having served giants like Google, Netflix, Meta, Salesforce, Peloton, Bank of America, TikTok, Commerzbank, Octopus Investments, and Trustpilot -…