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Surayyah Ahmad – Founder, Sabou Capital Launched by Surayyah Ahmad, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of two previous ventures, Sabou Capital is designed to support businesses in both English- and French-speaking countries, with a focus on Nigeria 🇳🇬 , Senegal 🇸🇳 , and Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 Sabou Capital positions itself as a “𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆” firm, supporting businesses that may not be tech companies in the traditional sense, but instead use technology to improve their operations and service delivery.Their objective is to close funding gaps for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in West and Central Africa, planning to invest between $𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬…

📢 Calling all African fintech innovators!🚀Applications are open for Cohort 4 of the Visa Accelerator Program!This is your chance to:- Gain unparalleled mentorship from industry leaders.- Unlock exclusive resources to fuel your growth.- Connect with a vibrant community of fellow founders.Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dwF4t96y

Unveiled at the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, the Innovate for Impact Challenge invites forward-thinking entrepreneurs from around the globe to present breakthrough technologies aimed at revolutionizing agriculture. This initiative aligns with the World Food Prize Foundation’s mission to elevate innovations and inspire action toward alleviating global hunger. Key Highlights Global Call for Startups: Open to startups worldwide, with a special emphasis on innovation and sustainability Live Pitch Event: Finalists will showcase their AgTech solutions during the 2025 Borlaug Dialogue Top Prize: The winning startup will receive $50,000 to further their impact on global food security Eligibility Criteria The Challenge is open…

Applications for the Delta40 Venture Studio Energy & Mobility Innovation Program are still open! If you’re a female founder working on an energy or mobility venture in Africa, this is your chance to join a 10-month program designed by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.Delta40 is committed to closing the gender funding gap by investing 51% of its capital into women-led businesses. To reinforce this, at least 50% of the participants in this program will be female founders.Supported by the The Lemelson Foundation the program requires a commitment of 10 hours per week. Participants will receive venture studio support from Delta40, access to…

Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? This is your moment! Across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, Bayer is seeking 15 women who are ready to scale their ideas and create sustainable change. If you’re working on innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges in health and food security, now is the time to take your business to the next level. This award is tailored to provide the resources, support, and visibility needed to elevate your work and amplify your mission.  As one of 15 winners selected from Asia…

[📸Author] By Joshua Oyelalu – I.T & Business Support Expert| Technical Project Developer | Chartered Manager | Human Minded “Africa’s fintech landscape is thriving, with innovative companies driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and economic growth across the continent. This list highlights 100 leading fintech companies operating in various sectors, including payment solutions, digital banking, lending and credit, wealth management, insurance technology (Insurtech), blockchain and cryptocurrency, remittances, financial inclusion, regulatory technology (RegTech), and e-commerce payment solutions. From giants like Flutterwave and Mpesa revolutionizing payments to startups like Ndovu empowering savings and investments, to Baas (Banking as a Service) Providers like Maplerad…

Top exported products in every East African country (Greater Horn of Africa),1. 🇰🇪 Kenya – Tea2. 🇸🇩 Sudan – Petroleum3. 🇸🇴 Somalia – Sheeps and Goats4. 🇪🇷 Eritrea – Zinc5. 🇺🇬 Uganda – Gold6. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia – Coffee7. 🇸🇸 South Sudan – Petroleum8. 🇷🇼 Rwanda – Gold9. 🇩🇯 Djibouti – Sheeps and Goats10. 🇹🇿 Tanzania – Gold11. 🇧🇮 Burundi – Gold Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to GITEX Africa – The LARGEST tech & startup show in Africa (April 14-16, 2025 | Marrakech, Morocco)

📢 Applications are now open for the Africa Scholarship Programme at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. This opportunity offers full scholarships for citizens of African countries to pursue a Master’s degree at one of the world’s leading universities in agriculture and environmental science.The programme aims to build capacity and empower individuals to contribute effectively to sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental advancement in Africa.Key Benefits✅ Full tuition fee coverage for 24 months✅ Travel costs to and from the Netherlands✅ Living allowance for the duration of the programme✅ Coverage of visa and health insurance costs✅ A chance…

Tomisin Adefare is a Nigerian agricultural extension officer, researcher, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing agricultural development and sustainability. She holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from the University of Ibadan, where she has been involved in research within the Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development. Her latest research on Precision Agriculture is now available for download. [Pages 78-84. Proceedings of the 3rd African Conference on Precision Agriculture (AFCPA)/ F. J. Adekoya, B. V. Bamidele and T. E. Adefare (2024). Advancing Precision Agriculture Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring Factors for Success and Obstacles. https://youtu.be/6wECqcM7cmQ As the…

Tabi Joda (Founder, Green Aid) Tabi Joda is an environmental advocate, agroforester, and entrepreneur dedicated to forest restoration and sustainable development in Africa. He is the founder and CEO of GreenAid, an organisation promoting forest landscape restoration, and leading the “One Billion Trees for Africa” initiative. Through this project, he has planted over one million trees and restored ecosystems across several countries, including Cameroon, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso. The initiative combines environmental sustainability with economic opportunities, employing youth and women in agroforestry and value-added product creation, such as skincare items and food supplements. [📸 TabiJoda] While working on an Agribusiness…