Tag: women
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Entrepreneur Set To Launch Innovation Hub for African Girls In STEM

Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Founder of Pearls Africa Foundation will launch the ‘Lady Labs Innovation Hub,‘ created to function as a collaborative centre for young women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The hub will serve as a co-working space for women in technology and offer an avenue to drive their businesses. In turn, it is expected that these…
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Contract Opportunity: Produce An Audit Report for South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum

South Sudan Ministry of Petroleum Launches Open Tender for Petroleum Audit The Ministry invites companies to bid on a public tender to perform the audit and produce a 2017 audit report on the industry The Government of National Unity of South Sudan commits to transparency and enhanced efficiency in its petroleum sector. Open tender announced…
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Meet Rahmon Ojukotola – Founder of Fintech Startup Working To Boost Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

I founded this business to address the low market penetration rates of financial inclusion products in Nigeria and to help promote financial inclusion throughout Africa. I truly believe that greater access to credit will foster sustainable economic growth and it is my intention that my company becomes a major catalyst for change in Nigeria’s growth, recovery…
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Apply: Stanford Seed Transformation Program for African Entrepreneurs

The Stanford Seed Transformation Program is a 12-month, intensive leadership program for established business leaders which includes four, week-long immersive sessions spread over a six month period. Designed specifically for business owners, the program is delivered in-country (Accra, Ghana) and led by Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty. The goal: is to create a detailed…
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Interested in Contracting? 5 Things You Should Know About Doing Business With Nigeria’s Private Sector

(1) Access to information: Find the opportunity, know where they are. Many business owners are pessimistic when it comes to finding prime and sub-contracting opportunities with private and public entities in Nigeria. The lack of transparency has fueled this notion. We can acknowledge that technology to an extent has helped to improve transparency on transactions…
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Apply: AWIEF Business Growth Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is currently seeking ambitious, innovative and committed early growth stage female entrepreneurs looking for support to scale their business. AWIEF in partnership with Mazars is hosting a growth strategy business accelerator program for women entrepreneurs in South Africa. This six-week program is designed to support participants with…
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Founder of AWP Network, Mary Olushoga Featured on TV Show ‘On The Rise Africa’

On The Rise Africa by Femi Agbayewa is a sit-down television interview with a twist where African innovators, collaborators, and entrepreneurs engage in an off the cuff round table discussion about their visions and journeys. Listen in:
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Entrepreneur and Author, Henry Ukazu Writes Book To Inspire Youths

Henry Ukazu who believes in the Mother Theresa quote that “at the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I…
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Powering the Future We Want: $1 Million Grant on Energy for Sustainable Development

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a plan of action for people, planet, and prosperity. UN DESA recognizes that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. The thematic focus for the 2017 UN DESA Energy Grant is “Sustainable…
