Leading trust company STL Trustees has awarded a total of N3m in grants to 30 women-led businesses through its newly launched STL FundHer initiative. According to a statement from the …
Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fostering entrepreneurship across Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled a $15 million grant to support 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs from 52 African countries. Each …
In a landmark move to bolster women entrepreneurship, the Bank of Industry (BOI), in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (WCCIMA), has launched a …
Akure, Ondo State, played host to an unforgettable evening of fashion and culture on November 24th, as the inaugural Global Entrepreneurship Festival Fashion Show set a new benchmark for style …
Google has expanded its wildfire boundary tracker to Kenya, Rwanda and several other countries across Europe and Africa to curb the spread of wildfires. By leveraging advanced AI technology, the …
Educatly, an Egyptian edtech startup, has raised $2.5 million to solidify its presence in the Middle East and Africa, including key markets such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab …
Chowdeck, the on-demand delivery service in Nigeria, has formed an exclusive partnership with Chicken Republic, a fast-food restaurant chain, to offer higher quality and more affordable meal deliveries for customers …
Startup funding for the African continent decreased in the first half of 2024, dropping to $780 million from $1.8 billion during the same period in 2023. Despite this decline, Nigeria …
LULA, a ride-sharing platform based in South Africa, has announced its acquisition of the South African operations of the UK firm Zeelo, marking a significant expansion for the company. Established …
Nala has secured $40 million in Series A funding to grow its consumer business globally and develop its B2B payment platform in Africa. Nala announced in a blog post on …