Margaret Komen’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 when she attended the Anuga food and beverage trade fair in Cologne, Germany. At the time, she was interning at a …
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How Yetty Williams founded LagosMums to help professionals navigate parenting.
Lagos is a bustling city in Nigeria. Many working-class parents living in the mega city face various challenges when raising their children. These challenges have arisen from rapid …
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Sylvia Wairimu Mulinge—the woman who made MTN Uganda’s telecoms leader.
Sylvia Wairimu Mulinge has catalysed incredible growth and transformation since assuming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role at MTN Uganda on 1st October 2022. Born and raised in …
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Jadesola Adedeji is improving Africa’s education with STEM methods.
After a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and a decade living in Canada, Jadesola Adedeji returned to Nigeria with her family. Upon their return, she noticed that …
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Oare Ehimua built a platform that connects artisans with clients.
Oare Ehiemua has launched a mission to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerian artisans and clients seeking their services. Although a large workforce of electricians, carpenters, and masons, …
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Made For More— a fireside chat with start-up lawyer and author, Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa.
A book launch is more than unveiling a title—it’s the celebration of ideas, dreams, and the transformative power of words. On February 7th, The Benchmark had the honour …
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How Itoro Ugorji transitioned from banking to providing childcare services in Nigeria.
Itoro Ugorji has developed a reliable childcare system that allows working parents to focus on their daily activities without worrying about their children’s well-being. Before entering the childcare …
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How Omon Odike built a multimillion-dollar HR firm in Nigeria.
Across Africa, millions of job seekers face barriers to securing meaningful employment. At the same time, businesses struggle to identify and retain top talent. Addressing this challenge requires …
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How Kofo Akinkugbe built a smart card plant in Nigeria to combat global security threats.
Security threats such as identity theft, fraud, and cybercrime have become pervasive challenges impacting individuals, businesses, and governments. From personal data being exploited for financial gain to the …
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Wanjiru Mambo—the woman who innovated Kenya’s potato industry to meet soaring demands.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …