SMEs

Systemic barriers often marginalise individuals, particularly those with disabilities, limiting their opportunities. In this context, Mabel Suglo stands out as a trailblazer in leadership and inclusion. The Ghanaian …

Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, is an accomplished fashion designer and businesswoman redefining luxury and style in the African fashion industry. Last year, when she …

Running an e-commerce business in Nigeria was rewarding and challenging for Omolara Sanni and Adeola Owosho. Like thousands of other vendors, they had issues with logistics and winning …

Amara Okoli-Tasie has developed a product that effectively nurtures African natural hair. The idea popped up when she first noticed the limitations of commercial hair care products when …

Access to diagnostic healthcare remains a significant challenge for millions across Africa. Recent data shows that nearly 47% of the global population lacks access to proper diagnostic tools. …

Joy Ofili-Yebovi, the CEO and Creative Director of Simplinteriors and Decor, has become a trailblazer in Nigeria’s furniture manufacturing industry. She also founded the Simplinterior School of Interior …

Maureen Obaweya is the founder and creative director of Morin.O Designs, a Nigerian luxury leather brand that combines skilled craftsmanship with African culture. While her career began in …

Women in Nigeria face numerous challenges when venturing into entrepreneurship. According to statistics, women constitute 41% of Nigeria’s micro-business owners. Yet, they face disproportionate barriers like limited access …

Sylvia Omina, founder of Omina Otsieno, has built a fashion brand that prioritises sustainability and community empowerment. Her company creates jewellery from banana fibre, a material she discovered …

Proper menstrual health is a critical issue in Africa. Millions of women and girls in marginalised African communities still lack access to adequate hygiene products, and this has …