FATE Foundation is thrilled to announce the latest cohort of entrepreneurs joining the Orange Corners programme!After a rigorous selection process, the Foundation has proudly unveiled 20 new incubatees who are revolutionising various industries with their groundbreaking ideas. Says FATE Foundation: We welcome our Cohort 10 incubatees to Orange Corners Nigeria and we also look forward to supporting their growth and success through our program’s resources, mentorship, and network. Adenike Adeyemi (Executive Director, FATE Foundation) ABOUT Orange Corners Nigeria is an initiative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lagos (Nigeria), and implemented by FATE Foundation. The programme has one core…
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On June 01, 2024, Afrotech Fest (by Tech Safari x Founders Connect) will be bringing together Africa’s startup ecosystem (including global friends) under one roof, in London. With stellar attendance by operators, founders and investors who are building across continents, the line-up of speakers include:Blessing Abeng 🌔 – Operator and serial founderYvonne Bajela – Renowned investor and Partner at LocalGlobeVictor Alade – Founder and CEO of RaenestNikola Pavesic – Director of Startups at InfobipNimmy Mathews – Head of EMEA Startups at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Anthony O. – Co-Founder and CTO/CPO at VertoPeace Itimi – Founder + Creator at Founders ConnectCaleb…
🎥 EagleFM Dairy Farmer and agripreneur, Aminu Murtala Nyako wears quite a few other hats: Public Policy Subject Matter Expert, business strategist, solutions Architect, financial analyst, and project manager In this video, he reiterates that ignoring the milking of cows (producing dairy) as a huge source of income could become one of the biggest missed opportunities ever. He says: Truly, money is literally lying on the floor, but nobody’s picking it up! It’s time to think outside the box and we avoid the stereotypical mindsets. Let’s get to work.
📸 Affiong Williams Affiong Williams (Founder & CEO of technology food startup, ReelFruit Nigeria) is attending her first major expo in the United States, and says it’s been a huge eye-opener for her. According to Williams: I marveled at the scale of trade in the U.S, the innovation in snack products and the opportunity that lay ahead for ReelFruit in the U.S. I returned energized to continue in my mission to take the best of Nigeria to the world. It is more than possible!I was also very fortunate to meet with the co-founder of Martie, Kari Morris. Martie has been…
Nigeria’s Bank of Industry Limited (BoI) and the SMall & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have signed a ₦1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost support and development for SMEs in Nigeria. The partnership marks a pivotal move towards nurturing a robust ecosystem for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the nation. By leveraging their combined resources and expertise, BOI and SMEDAN aim to empower entrepreneurs and innovators, equipping them with essential tools to thrive and significantly contribute to Nigeria’s economic advancement. Says BOI: “This collaboration underscores BOI’s commitment to sustainable growth and long-term success, aspiring to build a brighter…
📸 Ambassade de France (Nigéria) The European Union (EU) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are collaborating with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) to boost skills and capacity in Nigeria’s power sector for enhanced service delivery. Under the “Enhancing Vocational Training Delivery for the Nigerian Power Sector” Project jointly funded by the EU and AFD, NAPTIN will receive up to $46 million to help in providing power sector stakeholders with a workforce whose skills have been developed and capacities adapted to their needs. At the 10th Steering Committee Meeting of the project held in NAPTIN Headquarters, Abuja,…
🎥Basketball Africa League (BAL) Fans can expect some of the biggest African artists on stage and curated music experience KIGALI, Rwanda, May 21, 2024/ — The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced the lineup of artists and entertainers who will headline the entertainment at the BK Arena when the BAL Playoffs & Finals tips off on May 24 in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigerian global superstar Adekunle Gold will grace the stage alongside some of Rwanda’s hit makers including The Ben, Juno Kizigenza, Alyn Sano, Chris Eazy and more! Global superstar, Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, will be one of…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with Expertise France, has launched a new regional project aimed at strengthening human resources in public health, with an initial focus on three ECOWAS countries (Benin, Guinea and Togo). The project, financed to the tune of 4.5 million Euros by the French Development Agency (AFD), and implemented by Expertise France for a period of four years (2023-2027), aims, through the regional health organisation and the three partnership target countries, to contribute to reducing mortality in the face of health crises in West Africa by 2030. The project will be based on a…
Team E-Doc Online (L-R) Babatunde Ogundipe (Co-Founder & CEO): Adam Bisi (Co-Founder) – E-Doc Online is one of 20 startups selected for Visa’s second accelerator program cohort 2024 📸 NumerisMedia/ Anne Agbakoba Visa has announced the startups shortlisted from across Africa to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The Sub-Saharan African startups shortlisted for the second cohort of the Visa Fintech Accelerator program for Africa are: Chapa (Ethiopia) CheckUps Medical Hub (Kenya) AzamPay (Tanzania) Beem (Tanzania) Bizao | Payment hub in Africa (Ivory Coast) HUB2 (Ivory Coast) IWOMI TECHNOLOGIES LTD (Cameroun) PROBOUTIK (Cameroun) VaultPay (Democratic…
🎥 Remi Dada x LinkedIn For current and future entrepreneurs, Remi Dada (Founder at Campus & Spacefinish) offers what he calls the one crucial piece of advice: Build an institution, not just a one-man business! This mindset has brought substantial benefits to me even seven years down the line. 🎥 Watch the video to learn why this approach works and how it can transform your business. What strategies have you used to achieve sustainability in your businesses? Remi Dada (Founder at Campus & Spacefinish | Nasdaq Milestone Alumni | Harambean | Ex-Googler)