Nigerian safety footwear manufacturer, Yikodeen, has secured a $1.5 million investment from Lagos-based private equity firm, Aruwa Capital Management. The money will be used to expand Yikodeen’s factory, increase its …
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Rwandan Entrepreneur Turns Old Tires into Jobs and Eco-Friendly Fashion
Every year, around one billion tires reach the end of their usable life globally, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Many of them are left to pile …
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Africa Rallies Around Digital Trade at Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka
The Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, held from May 8–10, 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, has set the stage for the continent’s operational phase of a unified digital single market, with …
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Project iCommunity Equips Over 750 Students with AI and Digital Skills Across Underserved Nigerian Communities
As digital technology continues to define global progress, timely investment in children’s digital literacy is now seen as a vital step toward preparing the next generation for future challenges. To …
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Katsina Will Be Nigeria’s Innovation Hub by 2030 — Governor Radda Declares at Arewa Tech Fest 2.0
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has boldly projected that Katsina will emerge as Nigeria’s innovation hub by the year 2030, attributing this to several technology-driven policies and initiatives being …
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Ilimi Children’s Fund Trains 50 FCT Schoolgirls on Reproductive Health, Financial Literacy
The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with development organisation WRTHY, has trained 50 adolescent girls from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on sexual and reproductive health as well as …
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From Campaigns to Conversions: Collins Oforgu on Rethinking How Nigerian Businesses Approach Marketing ROI
Collins Oforgu is a business consultant and marketing professional with extensive experience helping Nigerian SMEs build sustainable structures for growth and profitability. As the CEO of Evaluate Media, a leading …
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TAG Expands Support for African SMEs and Creatives, Targets Scalable Impact
TAG, an independent advisory and investment management firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s economic growth by partnering with development finance institutions and ecosystem enablers to support small and …
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Access Bank and Deloitte Launch SME Business Clinic to Boost Small Business Growth Across Nigeria
Access Bank Plc has partnered with global consulting firm Deloitte to launch a national SME Business Clinic, aimed at supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. …
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Fidelity Bank, SMEDAN Join Hands to Boost Small Business Growth Across Africa
Fidelity Bank Plc has entered into a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises …