Lagos State, a rapidly growing metropolis, faces a significant waste management crisis, with an estimated 66% of its population living in informal settlements. This mounting waste problem poses …
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Female EntrepreneursInnovationStartupTech
Fez delivery: How Suen Alley is reshaping Nigeria’s logistic scene.
In Nigeria, entrepreneurship is a crucial driver of economic growth, fostering innovation and national income. However, a significant gap exists between male and female entrepreneurial success. Women represent …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursImpactInnovationSMEsStartup
Edna Frimpong: From Shoemaker to Changemaker.
Edna Frimpong is an award-winning female entrepreneur excelling in the previously male-dominated shoemaking industry. Popularly known as “the shoemaker gurl,” Frimpong switched to making shoes full-time after losing …
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The global honey market was projected to hit $12 billion in 2015. For sub-Saharan African communities, the potential of bee farming becoming a profitable conservation approach has risen, …
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Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, faces profound social and economic challenges, especially for women. Despite making up nearly half of the population, women represent 70% of the country’s extremely …
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Juliet Tumusiime: From waste to wealth with Cheveux Organique.
Uganda faces pressing economic and environmental challenges like many African nations, including climate change and agri-food waste. Amidst these challenges, innovative entrepreneurs are emerging to transform the narrative. …
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Maxima Nsimenta, a young and successful Electrical Engineer, was comfortably in a top-tier position at an international oil and gas corporation. However, she made the surprising decision to …
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Mobolaji Ajayi is leveraging tech to boost Nigeria’s healthcare
Nigeria’s healthcare system faces numerous challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to quality healthcare, and high mortality rates due to preventable diseases. Despite having many skilled medical professionals, …
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Dr Salma Bougarrani leads Morocco’s water conservation.
While access to drinking water has become widespread in Morocco, with over 97% of rural and urban areas having access to clean water as of 2019, the country …
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Kenyan entrepreneur Jihan Abass is making waves in East Africa’s insurance industry. With a finance background and an MBA from the University of Oxford, Jihan established Lami Technologies …