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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Bilikis Adebiyi Abiola transforms Lagos waste through WeCyclers.
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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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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Climate actorsFemale EntrepreneursInnovation
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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A recent report indicates that all female-led startups in the US secured a mere 2.8% share of the total investment pie in 2019, amounting to $3.3 billion.