Artists and artisans in Uganda have been encouraged to take advantage of indigenous materials such as barkcloth to gain access to the United States market and grow their businesses globally. …
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Jim Ovia: The Godfather of Nigerian Banking
In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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BankingBusinessEconomyEntrepreneurshipFinanceWomen Empowerment
Stanbic IBTC Bank Strengthens Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC Bank has restated its commitment to helping Nigerian women grow their businesses, noting that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in the nation’s economy. In a statement released …
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BusinessEastern AfricaEconomyEntrepreneurshipGovernment PolicyTrade & Investment,
Tanzania Revenue Authority Opens 200 Trade Facilitation Desks to Boost Business Growth
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has taken a major step to strengthen trade across the country by launching 200 Trade Facilitation Desks. The desks, which officially begin operation on August …
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AfricaBusinessEconomyEntrepreneurshipInternational AffairsPartnershipsSustainability
Orange Corners Morocco Driving Grassroots Innovation with Dutch Partnership
Morocco is opening a new chapter in its entrepreneurial story with a unique program that takes business support beyond the big cities and into communities that are often ignored. The …
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BankingEntrepreneurshipInnovationYouth Empowerment
Ecobank Rewards Young Innovators with N20m in InnovateX Challenge
Ecobank Nigeria has awarded a total of N20 million in cash prizes and growth opportunities to winners of the InnovateX Challenge, a youth-focused competition designed to support young talents in …
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MSMEDA, Sign EGP 500m Deal to Fund Over 5,000 Micro Businesses
by Adeolaby AdeolaThe Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) and Banque du Caire have signed two major agreements worth a combined EGP 500 million to support micro-enterprises across Egypt. The …
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Community DevelopmentCôte d’IvoireEconomyEntrepreneurshipHealthcareWomen Empowerment
Women of Bagoué Honoured at Gbon Women’s Excellence Day
The commune of Gbon, in Côte d’Ivoire’s Bagoué region, came alive on Sunday, August 10, 2025, as the second edition of the Women’s Excellence Day took place. The event, organised …
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BankingBusinessDevelopmentEconomyEntrepreneurshipFinanceNigeriaReal EstateStartups
HQ, The Alternative Bank Partner to Provide Affordable Office Spaces for Startups Nationwide
HQ, a subsidiary of International Workplace Group (IWG), has partnered with The Alternative Bank to make modern and affordable office spaces available to startups and small businesses across Nigeria. The …
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EconomyEntrepreneurshipGOVERNMENTInnovationSocial DevelopmentTechnology
Ghana Innovation Hubs Push for Policy Support and Inclusion
The Ghana Hubs Network has hosted its 2025 Annual Gathering of Hubs in Accra with a focus on building stronger collaboration and encouraging innovation across the country’s entrepreneurship space. The …