Last week, Tommie Edwards (Founder, Tech1M), alongside her fellow G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance colleagues, converged in Dubai for a two-day meet. The 500,000-strong global network, which represents young entrepreneurs and their support systems, highlights the role that entrepreneurship plays in driving economic renewal, job creation, innovation, and social change. Says Tommie: “In Dubai, we met with leaders from diverse entrepreneurial associations under 40, strategized our next steps, and explored key topics of interest to the global economic community. “Dubai, with its blend of tradition and a future-focused vision, provided an inspiring backdrop for our discussions. We also had the privilege of collaborating…
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On Thursday 29th February 2024, the Girls Talk Corporation (founded by Vanessa Chiedza Sanyauke) held its first event of the year – titled Berlin Tech Horizon: What skills matter to employers? – in Berlin, Germany.In partnership with Color in Recruitment (founded by Chido Therisa Nyandoro) and Factory Berlin, an open panel discussion was had, with some of Berlin’s top tech recruiters sharing their insights on what is on the horizon in tech for 2024 and what skills leading employers are looking for. On the panel were:Casimir Udegbunam: Talent Acquisition Partner – Tech at ZalandoOnweni Princess Ashinze: Talent Acquisition Manager at ShiftmoveVongai Laura…
Tony Elumelu (Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation – TEF) ✍ The Tony Elumelu Foundation “Dear African Entrepreneurs, In the exhilarating journey of entrepreneurship, one truth remains unwavering: success is seldom a solitary pursuit. Today, let us delve into the profound significance of carrying your team members along every step of the way. 🚀 Entrepreneurship is a team sport: As visionary leaders, we ignite the spark of innovation, but it is the collective effort of our team members that fuels the flames of success. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, we harness the diverse talents and perspectives within our teams,…
On February 29, 2024, larger than life #KillerPitchMaster Precious L. Williams (Founder, Perfect Pitch Group) delivered a scintillating masterclass titled ‘Developing Your Powerful Pitch”, with members of the Milliners Association of Nigeria (MIAN) as her audience. Organised by Bank & Entrepreneur Africa, the central teaching of the masterclass to 36 milliners across four countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Botswana) was: ‘WHY YOU ARE THE ONLY CHOICE’ when it comes to closing a sale. Precious says: “Honored to have trained milliners – talented women creating the dopest hats, fascinators, etc. across Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries! Thank you Numéris Média and Publisher…
The Street Project Foundation – a Social Enterprise that uses creative arts as a tool to facilitate opportunities for youth employment and engagement – recently organised a three-day immersive event to amplify their Digital Amazons Programme. The final day featured a pitch competition where Digital Amazons Programme participants presented innovative business ideas to a panel of distinguished judges. Coming out tops were Digital Amazons Emy Josephs, Rachel Alajemba, and Abe-Ezekiel Naomi who received cash prizes of a NGN250,000 each, and seed funds to start-up their entrepreneurial journey. In addition, 20 Digital Amazons received consolation prizes of business registrations, while the…
Kugali Media Co-Founders (L-R: Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku and Hamid Ibrahim) inspire Africans with their new Disney-partnered series, ‘Iwájú 📸Emily Shur A 2018 BBC interview propelled the pan-African creative team of Kugali Media into a collaboration with Disney. The result? A six-episode animated series, Iwájú, showcasing a futuristic, avant-garde Lagos-Nigeria. Now, listen to the brains behind the new Disney series 👇👇 🎥 BBC Africa As the series premieres, the filmmakers share their journey, the challenges of bridging tradition and progress, and the potential of Iwájú to empower African voices and bring about global understanding. Produced by @officialtodahFilmed and edited by @josh_akinyemi
🎥 TiannahsPlacEmpire Toyin Lawani – Nigerian celebrity fashion designer, author, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur – celebrated her 42nd birthday yesterday, March 01, 2024. Toyin is CEO of Tiannahs Place Empire, a group reportedly compromising 33 businesses. A self-taught fashion stylist and designer, Ms. Lawani has held the public fascinated with her unconventional and controversial yet extremely creative fashion designs. Toyin Lawani (Founder & CEO, Tiannahs Place Empire) Toyin had notably served as a costume designer on the movies King of Boys: The Return of the King, and Shanty Town. She also features in the TV show, The Real Housewives of Lagos (released on Showmax in 2022).…
(L-R): Allen Onyema (Chairman & Founder, Air Peace Limited); Adenike Macaulay (CEO, Wakanow Nigeria); Toyin Olajide (COO, Airpeace); Olushola Ipinmoroti (VP Commercial, Wakanow Nigeria) As part of its commitment to support the aviation industry, Wakanow (one of the largest online travel and tours operators in Africa) has announced a strategic alliance with Air Peace Limited in support of the private Nigerian airline’s historic launch of new Lagos-London flights, kicking off on March 30, 2024. During a roundtable session led by Barr Allen Onyema (Chairman of Air Peace), the CEO of Wakanow, Adenike Macaulay, emphasised Wakanow’s commitment of deploying all of the technology and…
🎥 HE Chioma Uzodimma On February 28, 2024, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON (First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative – RHI) was in Owerri (Imo State) for two major events that covered Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone: The maiden flag-off Ceremony of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI/NALDA) Women Agricultural Support Program in the country’s ; and The RHI Social Investment Program for Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) Senator Tinubu was joined by Chioma Uzodimma, (First Lady of Imo State), her husband, Governor Hope Uzodimma CON – and State Governors’ Wives…
Professor Bartholomew Nnaji (Founder & Owner, Geometric Power) The Geometric Power plant, which recently launched in Aba (Abia State’s largest city and commercial centre) is owned by Prof. Barth Nnaji. The plant has fired off the first of its four power-generating turbines, currently generating 141 megawatts of power, which is enough to provide 24-hour electricity to nine out of the State’s Local Government Areas (LGAs): Aba South, Aba North, Osisioma Ngwa, Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Isiala-Ngwa South and Isiala-Ngwa North. This is already proving to be a clear game changer for Nigeria’s power sector. To put things into…