Ashley Nicholson — Tech leader & entrepreneur, Technology leader & entrepreneur, Ashley Nicholson, captures a major shift unfolding in the world of AI education — one that could reshape who gets to participate in the next wave of innovation. With Stanford opening up its most prestigious AI and Machine Learning courses to the public for free, the traditional gatekeeping around elite technical training is beginning to crumble. Here’s her breakdown of why this move matters and how it could change the trajectory of anyone willing to learn: “The $200,000 Stanford AI degree just became worth a lot less.Not because the…
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Nyasha Makamba is Founder & Executive Producer at KWANDINOBVA — an African-first production house that specialises in bringing unique African stories to the global stage. In his column, “This Week in the African Creator Economy”, he breaks down the latest news, opportunities, and trends shaping Africa’s creator economy. Here’s what you need to know this week about the latest opportunities: The Rockefeller Foundation Foundation Big Bets Fellowship 2026 for young African Changemakers (Fully Funded)Apply Here – https://lnkd.in/dxzWVPeBPrince Claus Fund – SEED Award 2026Apply Here – https://lnkd.in/djuzpQTkNetflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund – East AfricaApply Here – https://lnkd.in/dtwKhm6zCanon USA Student Development Programme…
Winners of The 19th Annual PRECIOUS Awards. Founder of The AVOCADO Foundation, Carol Akiwumi MBE (L) The 19th Annual PRECIOUS Awards — A powerful, purpose filled and emotional night honouring Black women and women of colour in business and leadership and the allies who champion them — was celebrated on Friday, 21 November at the Royal Horseguards Hotel (United Kingdom).Meet the 2025 winners: 🎉 Start-Up Business of the Year — LocaeRise BuildLocalGrowGlobalSponsored by the British Library Business & IP Centre🎉 Outstanding Woman in Public Sector — Dr Jummy Okoya PhD, FRSA, FCMI, SFHEA, MCIPD, ICF (PCC), Dean, Office for Institutional Equity;…
Cynthia Barnes — Founder & CEO, Black Women’s Wealth Lab™ What happened when Cynthia Barnes finally invoiced her church? It became a masterclass in pricing purpose, honuoring one’s gifts, and transforming “service” into sustainable impact. Here’s how it unfolded, in her words: “Yes, I invoiced my church $10K.The pastor’s jaw dropped. “But we’re doing God’s work.””So am I,” I said. “And God’s work deserves proper funding.”See, they’d been running community programs for 15 years. Free financial literacy. Free job training. Free business coaching. All led by Black women who tithed, served, and subsidized.The youth minister was teaching coding bootcamps after…
Citizen reporters Victoria Uwadoka (L) and her daughter Mmesomachi Uwadoka give us an insight into the novel ‘Streetwear Hub’ at GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 — [📸Victoria Uwadoka] While flashbulbs popped and fashion elites swarmed the main runway at the just-concluded GTCO Fashion Weekend (November 8—9, 2025), something refreshingly grassroots was unfolding on the sidelines — a newly introduced, rather brilliant section called the Streetwear Hub pavilion. Here, a quieter kind of buzz was happening and the noise was different: tucked between racks of oversized tees, statement sneakers, and bold cultural mashups, lived a strong heartbeat of the weekend: small but…
Jennifer Awirigwe (professionally known as Financial Jennifer) – Founder, FinTribe [📸Author] Meet Financial Jennifer — a seasoned finance professional and investment educator with years of experience guiding individuals toward smarter money decisions. Known for breaking down complex financial concepts into practical, relatable insights, she has helped countless young professionals and entrepreneurs understand how to make their money work for them. In this piece, she outlines different investment opportunities available in Nigeria based on how much you have, showing that no matter your income level, there’s always a smart way to grow your wealth. 💡👇 “Here are the different investment opportunities…
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.…
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…