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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, …

In December 2022, Imade Bibowei Osuobeni, who had recently returned to Nigeria from London, attended an intensive five-day training organised by The United Nations eTrade for Women initiative. …

Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) play a crucial role in financial inclusion in Kenya. However, inefficiencies and outdated systems have eroded confidence in these institutions. Many SACCO …

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in Africa, face significant challenges ranging from limited access to financial tools, business insights, and credit access. Despite being the backbone of …

Nigeria, a nation with over 200 million people, has approximately 3,800 registered retail pharmacies. Roughly one pharmacy is stationed for every 57,000 people, starkly contrasting to countries like …

Cameroonian-born tech pioneer Rebecca Enonchong grew from a curious teenager to one of Africa’s leading tech advocates. At just 15, she took a job selling door-to-door newspaper subscriptions, …

Accounting isn’t often regarded as the most exciting topic. For many business owners, it’s a necessary task that often takes a backseat to more engaging priorities like product …

Africa’s trade market presents both opportunities and challenges. The continent boasts vibrant markets, abundant resources, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. However, it faces fragmented supply chains, unreliable logistics, …

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 …

The African business, finance, and technology landscape is incomplete without mentioning a remarkable figure like Odunayo Eweniyi. She is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PiggyVest, a …