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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…

(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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Seedstars Africa Ventures, a venture capital fund for African innovative entrepreneurs secures a 42 million$ investment!As a member of LBO France Group, Seedstars Africa Ventures is a pioneering venture capital fund dedicated to driving innovation and growth across Africa.Seedstars Africa Ventures I’s fund is bridging the equity gap by investing in early-stage companies leveraging digital technologies in climate solutions, food systems, energy access, internet connectivity, financial inclusion, and payments infrastructure.To date, Seedstars Africa Ventures has committed $10 million across five transformative startups, creating over 2,000 jobs, enhancing energy access for 60 million people, providing internet connectivity to 60,000 households, serving 50,000 farmers, and empowering 30,000 individuals…

(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…

Riches Attai (Founder, Winich Frams) Winich Farms, a Nigerian agricultural company, notable for its innovative approach to agriculture and food supply chain management has just won the Best Agritech in Africa Award at the Global Startup Awards Africa The company is celebrated for developing the Winich Connect App – a platform that bridges the gap between farmers and buyers, which allows users to purchase fresh produce directly from farmers, ensuring transparency and reducing post-harvest losses. Riches Attai (Founder, Winich Farms) had this to say: This prestigious recognition is not only an honor but also a testament to the hard work,…