Chizoma Okoli (Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank): “At Access, the PowerOf 100 is our own way of celebrating women in Africa who inspire and motivate in their respective fields” Access Bank’s recently unveiled Power of 100 Africa initiative, whose focus is to empower 100 female entrepreneurs across 16 African countries where the bank has a presence. 📸 @MyAccessBank At the centre of The Power of 100 Africa are women who exemplify extraordinary achievements and contributions to their communities and beyond, women who have clearly added value to the economic and social progress of the continent – from the young to…
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The Lagos State Government has thrown open an invite to all agro enthusiasts to join in at the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit on October 31, 2024, where policy makers, innovators, investors, and enthusiasts will come together to explore the latest innovations and strategies shaping the agri value chain, for a more sustainable food system. As part of the conversation shaping the future of agriculture, the Lagos Agrithon will also take place, featuring 31 forward-thinking startups (shortlisted from 312 applications) who will be competing for ₦100,000,000 in grant funding for fueling their journey to disrupt and transform the agricultural landscape. Currently in…
The International Trade Centre – a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation for small business in developing and emerging economies – is bringing five entrepreneurs to COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Phebe Ilesanmi (Founder, TrashCoin) will be one of the five. Her company is a digital waste management platform focused on recovering recyclable waste from communities. Phebe refers to TrashCoin as the ‘Uber for waste management’, as users of the platform can deposit recyclable waste into their digital wallets, earning credits that can be used to pay for goods and services. Says the International Trade Centre: They [the five entrepreneurs]…
Olapeju Umah (Founder & COO of Lagos-based startup, MyFoodAngels) Expand North Star – a strategic part of leading global tech show GITEX GLOBAL – is the world’s largest startup and investor event, which showcases startups in front of tech industry professionals from more than 100 countries worldwide. Unmissable on Day 01 of the event (October 13, 2024) was Founder & COO of MyFoodAngels, Olapeju Umah. MyFoodAngels (formerly known as Mile12marketwoman) relies on AI-driven logistics to close the gap of access to organic farm produce by connecting farmers and consumers, and especially tackling Nigeria’s peculiar challenge of acute post-harvest loss. Dubai:…
Phyllis Njuguna (Founder & CEO, Delish Nail and Beauty Company Limited) This is how Phyllis Njuguna’s current bio reads: “Experienced Procurement Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Financial Risk Management, Retail, Strategic Sourcing, and Warehouse Operations. Strong purchasing professional graduated from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply(UK)”. Yet Phyllis (Founder & CEO, Delish Nail and Beauty Company) faced joblessness only six years ago, saying: Six years ago, I faced redundancy. Today, we are counting down to the opening of the 6th Delish branch. From a setback to a comeback. Proof that…
📸 Adaora O. Adaora Oramah, Founder & CEO of AMAKA Studio (AMAKA), is understandably excited. Her company has just raised $2 million in seed funding that will fuel the growth and development of AMAKA in its endeavour to connect the world’s leading businesses and brands to young and diverse Pan-African creators. This funding round was led by Equitane Ventures, with participation from Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures lab, Silverbacks Holdings and Angel investors. Says Adaora: Our focus is on scaling our platform, introducing AMAKA Gigs to connect brands with Black and diverse creative talent across Africa and the diaspora. The creative…
🎥 @EcobankNigeria Daba Finance – a unified investment platform that helps individuals and businesses make high quality investments in Africa – emerged champion of the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Daba Finance is headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Grand Finale of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024 took place on September 27, 2024 at the Ecobank Pan-African Conference Centre (Lomé-Togo), and has been described as a true testament to the spirit of innovation that thrives in Africa, showcasing the brilliance and resilience of entrepreneurs committed to transforming the financial landscape with their groundbreaking ideas. (2nd – R) Boum III Jr (Co-Founder &…
Tokyo James Spring/ Summer 2025🎥 @tokyoJames Milan fashion week, spring/summer 2025 is being referred to as a season of surprises as designers went off script. Tokyo James – the British-Nigerian who consistently provides expressive style options – was no different. His latest collection, Imperfection, goes against the grain of the traditional pursuit of perfection, prompting his audience to welcome the beauty found in the unexpected. Raw, unpolished materials— usually rooted in African culture, but overlooked by Western luxury standards — were the foundation of Tokyo’s bold, exciting narrative. A lookback @tokyojamess SS25 collection – from London to Lagos via Milan…
🎥 UNDP Uzoamaka Izukanne Igweike founded Loom Craft Chocolate in 2020 due to difficulties in getting hold of good quality chocolate in the market. She said: As a home baker, I found it very difficult to get good quality chocolate in stores and this didn’t [make sense considering] the fact that Nigeria produces a significant portion of the world’s cocoa. I started researching how to make chocolate at home Ms. Igweike wasted very little time in tackling the situation, and the result was Abuja-based Loom Craft Chocolate – with the clear objective of literally turning Nigeria’s abundant reservoir of cocoa…
power o (L-R): Xavier Muron (AFD Country Director for Nigeria) , Gbemisola Abudu (Head of NBA Nigeria); Laurent Favier (General Consul of France in Nigeria) NBA Africa and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) – France’s public development institution – have concluded the third season of the Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience by holding a two-day event at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos on September 10th and 11th. The Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience is a youth development program that features weekly basketball and life skills sessions to educate African youth about the importance of physical and mental…