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AWIEF 2023 will be a fully in-person event, coming back to its full glory since 2020 when COVID-19 pandemic forced the event to go virtual and hybrid
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the opening of registration for its annual conference and awards.
This year is the 9th edition of the prestigious AWIEF event, and it will...
Fayo Williams is an active player within the MSME and Startup Ecosystems in Nigeria, Africa and beyond. She is the Managing Consultant of Simply Exponential Consult Ltd. (owners of Exponential Hub) and the Executive Director of Rely Supply Limited a Health and Safety Company.She is an International Labour Organization (ILO) Certified "Start-and-Improve-Your-Business" (SIYB) Master Trainer with a background in...
This partnership will provide measurable carbon finance to impactful solar off-grid deployments throughout the marginalised areas of the world where ENGIE Energy Access operates.
A landmark partnership was signed today to foster the sustainable development and access to energy financing in Africa through the Voluntary Carbon Markets.
ENGIE Energy Access — one of the leading off-grid providers in Africa, ENGIE Global...
Through POESAM, Orange reaffirms its commitment to entrepreneurs making a positive impact in Africa and the Middle East.
The 13th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East has opened for submissions on Monday, March 13, 2023. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until May 21, 2023, to submit their project on the website...
Adaeze Onu is a fashion entrepreneur, social innovator, and certified business mentor who has served in different capacities and projects within and beyond Nigeria. She is the Creative Director of Dexy Creation and the Principal of Dexy Creation Academy. She owns a community called The Unusual Woman, where she helps women understand their purpose. She is best known as...
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has announced the establishment of an innovation prize for entrepreneurs, innovators, and technopreneurs.
The programme is expected to catalyze the growth and development of the Nigerian technology ecosystem by identifying budding technopreneurs, enhancing their capabilities, and providing a platform to showcase and scale their digital solutions on a global scale.
The NSIA Award for Innovation...
Aisha Ibironke Mustapha is a graduate of urban and regional planning. She is the founder of Bimwunmi Enterprise; an SDG nutrition company that processes quality, affordable, and healthy products to help people live healthy lifestyles.
In this interview with MSME Africa, she gave some insights into her entrepreneurship journey
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I am Aisha Ibironke Mustapha, founder of Bumwunmi...
Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has launched a $618 million programme for young Nigerians in the technology and creative sectors.
He urged governments across Africa and the private sector to render more support for the growth of innovation in the continent.
Osinbajo spoke at the presidential launch of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme held at the State...
Oluwakemi Olaniyan is the founder of Nutraboom. She has an educational background in nutrition and dietetics, and work experience in the food industry, providing value in food preparation and formulation for babies and young children.
In this interview with MSME Africa, she explained the reason for her business while also making a case for equality and more opportunities for women.
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Under the terms of the agreement, DPA SA will supply 12MW of renewable solar energy for Africa Data Centres facilities in South Africa
Africa Data Centres has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Distributed Power Africa; distributed Power Africa will supply 12MW of renewable solar energy for Africa Data Centres facilities in South Africa through wheeling; by working together,...
