Aba Fashion Week, a celebrated annual event in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, is set to showcase the city’s fashion industry. Known as the “Made-in-Aba” fashion hub, the event …
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EducationInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Khadija El Bedweihy disrupts Africa’s EdTech with virtual labs.
Conducting experiments is crucial to understanding and engaging with science. That allows students to grasp abstract concepts, watch theories in action, and develop problem-solving skills. However, limited access …
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For many new mothers, welcoming a baby brings both joy and a new set of worries. Skin issues are common among infants, with conditions like dryness, eczema, cradle …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationMental HealthStartup
Rahet Bally: Nadia Gamal El Din creates safe space for Egypt mothers.
Running a global maternal care business was never Nadia Gamal El Din’s goal. All she wanted was to help mothers in need, including herself. However, that innocent desire …
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In the world of fashion, Ade Hassan identified a gap—a deeply personal one—that would redefine “nude” for women of colour. As a British Nigerian, she had spent years …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationStartupTech
Morenike Fajemisin empowers Nigerians with Judgment-Free SRH care.
In Nigeria, accessing judgment-free sexual and reproductive health (SRH) resources can be challenging, especially for young people. Societal taboos and healthcare biases often prevent open discussions about sex, …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationSocial ImpactTech
Temilola Majekodunmi disrupts Nigeria’s money market with Bankly.
Nearly 26% of Nigerians remain unbanked, even as recent financial service strides have brought formal banking access up to 64% by 2023. Traditional savings practices can have substantial …
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Creative Senegalese designer Diarra Bousso is making waves in the African fashion industry by merging her passion for mathematics with her artistic Senegalese cultural heritage. Born in Dakar …
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In Kinshasa, a unique sight catches attention: women confidently driving pink taxis through the city’s busy streets. This is Ubizcabs, a high-end, women-run taxi service launched by Patricia …
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Abisola Oladapo began her maternal health advocacy after a personal ordeal that nearly cost her child’s life. This experience opened her eyes to the alarming gaps in Nigeria’s …