For too long, the global beauty industry has treated melanated skin as an afterthought. Products designed for lighter skin tones dominate the market, leaving African women and women …
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Businesse-CommerceInnovationStartup
Sabi, a platform co-founded by Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, is simplifing global trade.
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, …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursImpactInnovationTech
Ifeoluwa Olatayo boosters innovation in Nigeria Agribusiness.
Technology is proving to be a game-changer for diverse sectors in Nigeria, including agriculture. FarmSlate, a startup helping smallholder farmers access financing and markets, is at the forefront. …
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e-CommerceLogisticsSMEsStartupTech
How Omolara Sanni co-founded an e-commerce platform to simplify delivery.
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 …
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Gender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Bisola Alabi grants women tech access—Leads Heels and Tech.
Olayinka Onipede, a former stay-at-home mom, knows what it feels like to be stuck. After years of raising her daughter, she wanted to return to work without sacrificing …
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ArtCulture and TourismEducationEntertainmentInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
Adja Soro is changing cartoon narratives, fostering inclusivity for Africans.
Like other children, Adja Mariam Mahre Soro (Adja Soror) grew up glued to her television. But there was always something missing from those colourful cartoons that told tales of …
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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …
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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTech
How Odunayo Eweniyi reshapes money habits in Nigeria with PiggyVest.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe 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 …
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BusinessLeadershipTech
The Inspiring Journey of Damilola Odufuwa into media, tech and advocacy.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDamilola Odufuwa is a distinguished Nigerian business executive and activist recognised for her significant contributions to media, technology, and women’s rights advocacy. Her work has firmly established her …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Ejiroghene Udu is on a mission to bridge Nigeria’s power gaps.
Power outages remain a persistent challenge across much of Nigeria, with unreliable electricity disrupting businesses and hampering economic progress. While many have accepted this as an unfortunate norm, …