investment

At nine years old, Fatoumata Bâ wasn’t playing with dolls like her peers. Instead, she was hacking into her father’s computer. By eleven, she had already created her …

Global investing has resembled an exclusive club for decades, with most Africans left outside its guarded doors. Complex systems, prohibitive costs, and limited access have prevented the continent …

A few years ago, Teri Ijeoma sat in her car in the parking lot of an elementary school, bracing herself for another long day as an assistant principal. …

For decades, a significant portion of the world’s population remains underserved by traditional financial institutions. This financial exclusion limits access to essential services such as savings, investments, and …

For thousands of ambitious African students, the aspiration of attending prestigious universities is often derailed by financial constraints and limited support systems. In Sub-Saharan Africa, over 54% of …

It all started with the dream of a Nigerian woman to create a platform that would showcase the stories of diverse African filmmakers. In 2010, this dream birthed …

Three women, with a shared goal to empower generations of African women, birthed a vision out of passion and the urgent need for change. This vision became the …

Two Nigerian women—Tokunboh Ishmael and Jumoke Akinwunmi, co-founders of Alitheia Capital — have powerfully reshaped Africa’s funding space over the past 17 years. Together, they have built a …

Investment banking in Africa has become a crucial driver of economic development, facilitating the growth of industries through capital raising, mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring. In recent years, …

According to a Business Because article in 2020, female entrepreneurs face stricter challenges than their male counterparts. Despite women owning approximately 30% of registered small and medium-sized enterprises …