In July this year, the first cohort of the six-month “Gen AI Fellowship” officially kicked off in Abeokuta, as the Ogun State Government and the Bosun Tijani Foundation joined forces to equip a new generation of Nigerian talent with world-class artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani – Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy & Founder, Bosun Tijani Foundation The fellowship is hosted at the ICT Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and features two primary tracks: AI Engineering and AI Developer. Over the span of six months, participants will engage in intensive, in-person training five days a week.…
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L-R: Mr. Jonny Baxter (British Deputy High Commissioner); Edward Nnadi (CEO & Chairman, Jean Edwards Group); Shalom Ijeoma Lloyd MBE (General Manager, The Body Shop Nigeria); Qasar Qayyum (Chief Revenue Officer, The Body Shop), at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Ikeja… last Friday [📸 BHC Nigeria] Lagos, Nigeria — October 24, 2025: The Body Shop has announced the opening of its newest store in Nigeria, bringing its globally renowned, ethically sourced, and naturally inspired beauty products to Lagos. Following the successful launch of its Abuja store and national e-Commerce platform earlier this year, the Lagos opening marks another milestone in…
Creators of Halo, the ‘braiding robot’ – Yinka Ogubiyi (L) and David Afolabi Harvard innovators Yinka Ogunbiyi and David Afolabi (both Nigerians) have just raised the bar for beauty technology with the launch of the Halo Braid, a pioneering braiding robot designed to make hairstyling faster, safer, and more enjoyable. Their venture won the 2025 Harvard Innovation Labs President’s Innovation Challenge grand prize (US $75,000) which they plan to use to pilot a salon in Boston and scale the device for manufacturing. Halo Braid – described as a “cream and gold standing dryer”, this machine can reduce braiding sessions from…
Ada Osakwe – Founder, Nuli Foods Nigerian healthy food brand Nuli Foods has taken a bold step onto the global stage with the launch of its first overseas outlet, Nuli USA, located at 1850 K Street NW, Washington D.C. (The Square). The grand opening, held recently at The Square, marked a milestone not only for the company but also for Africa’s growing footprint in the global food and wellness industry. [🎥 The Square] Founded by food entrepreneur and investor Ada Osakwe, Nuli Foods began as a mission-driven venture to make nutritious, locally sourced meals more accessible to Nigerians. A former…
Presenting the prizes (L-R): Ikechi Onyeneke (Head, Enterprise Business Development at STanbicIBTC); His Excellency Michel Deelen (Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos); Dr Segun Ogunsanya (Chairman, Board of Directors, NSIA Prize for Innovation); Adenike Adeyemi (Executive Director, FATE Foundation) On Thursday, October 2, 2025 Orange Corners Nigeria (OCN) – an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, executed in partnership with FATE Foundation to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria, particularly among young people – hosted the OCN 12 Close-Out and OCIF Track II Award Ceremony in celebratio of the innovation, grit, and vision of Nigerian entrepreneurs…
Moniepoint Co-Founders – Tosin Eniolorunda (3rd L) and Felix Ike (3rd L) – and their team One week ago, Moniepoint CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda, announced that the company has been named among the UK’s leading fintech firms by CNBC, an achievement he described as a powerful validation of the company’s global impact. [See the full list here: https://www.cnbc.com/the-uks-top-fintech-companies-2025/] For Moniepoint’s users, this breakthrough signals more than just international recognition. It opens up opportunities for seamless cross-border financial services, stronger trust in the brand’s global credibility, and potential new tools to connect African businesses with international markets. With the UK being one of…
🎥Abimbola Balogun – Founder, Bimbeads Concept Lagos, Nigeria – September 19, 2025 – Bimbeads Concept, Nigeria’s foremost handcrafted jewelry brand, has announced its exclusive exhibition, Timeless Possession, set to take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel (Ikeja-Lagos) on October 3–4, 2025. The two-day showcase will feature a rare collection of luxury beaded jewelry pieces, blending traditional artistry with contemporary design for collectors and style connoisseurs. The exhibition, described by the company as a celebration of “heritage, elegance, and individuality,” will offer visitors the chance to experience limited-edition creations that highlight the enduring beauty of handcrafted beads. Founded by renowned jewelry…
The inaugural GITEX Nigeria – West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup show – attracted more than 650 startups, 200 investors, and participants from over 40 countries and took place across two Nigerian super-hubs (Abuja and Lagos). GITEX has become more than just a technology showcase — it’s a launchpad where startups find visibility, validation, and voices that matter. At GITEX Nigeria 2025, readers of Numeris Media’s flagship publication, Bank & Entrepreneur Africa , took a bold step: they asked for help in cutting through the maze of exhibitors, in order to identify health tech startups addressing issues that affect…
From the buzzing tech expo at Eko Hotel to the electric energy of the Startup Festival at Landmark, GITEX NIGERIA 2025 – West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup event – brought together innovators, investors, creators, and changemakers from across Africa and beyond. At the inaugural GITEX Nigeria 2025 ceremony held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, here are some of the key voices that resonated: GITEX Nigeria 2025 inauguration (L-R): Anne Agbakoba (CEO, Numeris Media | Publisher, Bank & Entrepreneur Africa); Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State Executive Governor); Kelechi Eze-Okonta (Managing Director, Zinox Technologies) [📸NumerisMedia] Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu:…
📸 Ambassade de France au Nigeria The Amplify Bootcamp – a specialized five-day music industry bootcamp designed to empower emerging music artists and their managers – was organized by the French Embassy in Nigeria under the CrĂ©ation Africa Fund. As part of the Amplify Bootcamp (which took place between March and April 2025), participants had the rare opportunity to compete for project support grants. From an incredible pool of submissions, six outstanding winners from Abuja and Lagos were each awarded ₦1,750,000 to bring their visionary projects to life. The winners and their projects @Fewa_ijaola Rewind – The EP & Listening Party=…