The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for the prestigious AWIEF Awards for 2025. Held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, the AWIEF Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the African continent. The aim is to shine a spotlight on women who are driving innovation, building impactful businesses, advancing gender equality, and contributing to Africa’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. The finalists are: Young Entrepreneur Award Norah Kimathi – Kenya Enyo Kossiwa Midjresso-Amouzou – Togo Chisom Victory Okorie – Nigeria Empowerment Award Mathildah Amollo – Kenya Naima Mohamed – Somalia Mampho…
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📸 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 Création 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=…
Meekam Mgbenwelu is Editor-at-Large, Numeris Media Nigeria’s healthcare system is often judged by the number of hospitals built or doctors trained. But behind the scenes, the real crisis lies in the absence of data. In rural primary health centres, patient histories are stored in tattered notebooks, immunisation schedules are scribbled on walls, and life-or-death decisions are made without evidence. Now, a new wave of digital tools is disrupting this picture. From electronic records and analytics dashboards to SMS-based ordering systems, Nigerian startups are proving that the key to better healthcare may not be more bricks and mortar—but smarter data. Meekam…
Whether you’re flying in from across the continent or heading over from downtown, getting to GITEX NIGERIA is easier than you think. Two venues. Zero stress. From where to stay to how to get there, everything’s mapped out—so all you need to do is show up and make it count. 🎟️ Heading to Lagos? Lock in your Premium Pass now and step straight into the action. Register online now to avoid a $10 fee. 📍3-4 Sept | Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos 📍3-4 Sept | Landmark Centre, Lagos 🔗http://bit.ly/3UGQ7Jy Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria…
Abuja & Lagos, Nigeria… Nigeria is fast emerging as Africa’s digital powerhouse, with government initiatives, global tech leaders, and startups fueling its ambition for a US$1 trillion economy by 2030. From 1–4 September 2025, the inaugural GITEX Nigeria will unite top decision-makers across technology, government, and industry. The event, held under the patronage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMCIDE), will span Abuja and Lagos, showcasing opportunities in AI, digital infrastructure, and startup innovation. Day one (September 1) kicks off in Abuja with a high-level Government Leadership &…
Chika Uwazie – Co-Founder & Co-host, Afropolitan Podcast [📸 Author] Here’s the scenario: Silicon Valley is preoccupied with incremental convenience, while Africa is busy laying the foundation for humanity’s next chapter. With the youngest population on Earth and 2.5 billion people by 2050, the continent isn’t “catching up” — it’s building ahead. In this powerful piece, Chika Uwazie (Author, Podcast Host, & Creator) challenges global builders and investors to rethink their assumptions and recognise where the real future is being written. “Silicon Valley is building yesterday’s solutions for yesterday’s people.Africa is building tomorrow’s infrastructure for 2.5 billion humans…..By 2050, 1…
The Global Youth AgriTech Network (GYANT) invites you to join them physically in Aberdeen (Scotland) or virtually, and be part of a transformative conversation on Connecting AgriTech Innovation to Impact Capital. 🌱🚜✨ Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025📍 One Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM (GMT +1)Virtual access will be available for YouTube, Facebook & LinkedIn. 🔗 Make sure to secure your spot! Register here. Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria [03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]
OceanHub Africa recently held its inaugural Lagos Blue Economy Showcase, featuring an incredible showcase of the individuals and innovations driving Africa’s Blue Economy forward. Building more than just businesses, these promising ocean-impact entrepreneurs are pioneering solutions that tackle the most pressing challenges facing the African continent, its coastlines, and communities. They are: 🇳🇬 RecycleMe (Nigeria) • 🇳🇦 Green Brine Technologies (Namibia) • 🇰🇪 Solakilimo Solutions Ltd (Kenya) • 🇹🇳 CHITELIX (Tunisia) • 🇰🇪 Kisumeo Organics (Kenya) • 🇹🇳 ExypnoTech (Tunisia) • 🇿🇦 @RAM Studios (South Africa) • 🇰🇪 Iko Chill (Kenya) • 🇿🇦 Khwezi Innovations (South Africa) • 🇲🇬 Adraho…
Calling all young founders & builders from Latin America and Africa! 🚀The mission at START Global is to empower entrepreneurs worldwide.The START Fellowship was created five years ago, and since then, support has been provided for countless founders from low- and middle-income countries in building impactful startups.📢 Applications are now open for the next batch of the START Fellowship Incubator & Accelerator programs!Program Tracks:🔹 Accelerator – Fully funded 3-month program in Switzerland. Equity-free investment up to 60,000 CHF, mentoring, and more (for founders with an MVP).🔹 Incubator – 7-week online program with workshops and a vibrant community (no MVP required).✨…
LAUNCH is looking to fund the next batch of Startups with $125,0000🚀Here’s another opportunity for Global founders building the next unicorns.Why you should not miss this:🔹 14 weeks of focused growth, strategy, and execution.💰 $125K investment + hands-on support to help you raise your next round.During the 14 weeks together, you will: 💸 Raise faster, at a higher valuation⚡ Refine your pitch for investors, recruiting, and press🤝 Join a powerhouse founder network—connect with alumni who have built category-defining startups🎤 Gain exclusive speaking opportunities at This Week in Startups, Founder University, and more. Apply here for Cohort 35 (September 2025).