Archives Tag: Africa
Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa
April 19, 2022
The African fintech startup Flutterwave, which reached a valuation of $3 billion in February 2022, grew faster than many experts predicted. But founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola wasn’t one of them. Read more about FinTech For Olugbenga Agboola, the rapid pace of his company’s ascent is simply another symptom of the burgeoning growth … Continue reading Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa
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10 Agribusiness Ideas to Consider in Africa in 2023
April 19, 2022
Agribusiness in Africa is a complex and multifaceted industry that encompasses a wide range of activities, from small-scale subsistence farming to large-scale commercial operations. The industry plays a vital role in the continent’s economy, as it employs a large portion of the population and generates significant income through the export of agricultural products. Read … Continue reading 10 Agribusiness Ideas to Consider in Africa in 2023
€2 Million Grant Available in the African Union Commission-EU 2023 Skills Initiative for Africa
April 19, 2022
The African Union Commission, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the German government, has opened the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) funding window. Organizations working on projects that improve the employment prospects of Africans are invited to apply for grants of up to €2 million to support their efforts in this area. … Continue reading €2 Million Grant Available in the African Union Commission-EU 2023 Skills Initiative for Africa
The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
April 19, 2022
Since pre-colonial, colonial and early post-colonial eras, the world has witnessed the rise and influence of powerful African women whether as queens, queen-mothers, warriors, activists, writers, entrepreneurs, and industrialists. Read more about Women Whether it is Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt who lived between 1500 and 1400 BC or Queen Mother Idia of the Benin … Continue reading The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
Apply for the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program 2023
April 19, 2022
The Africa Blockchain Institute has announced that it is receiving applications from startup founders who want to take part in the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program. The incubator is open to persons who are building blockchain-based solutions for markets on the continent. Read more about Opportunities The Africa Blockchain Incubation Program will give its participants … Continue reading Apply for the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program 2023
5,000 Scholarships Available from the Udacity and Access Bank Advance Africa Program
April 19, 2022
Access Bank, through its Advance Africa program, is offering 5,000 scholarships on the Udacity learning platform. These scholarships will cover courses in technology that equip learners with skills that are in high demand. Read more about Opportunities Advance Africa is Access Bank’s digital training program for young people on the continent. It seeks to … Continue reading 5,000 Scholarships Available from the Udacity and Access Bank Advance Africa Program
Predictions For Startups in Africa in 2023
April 19, 2022
2023 is here. Experts, investors, and stakeholders in the African startup ecosystem are already predicting how the year 2023 is going to be judging from the past two years. 2022 had its ups and downs, especially in the area of funding for many startups other than FinTechs. In this article, I discuss the ten … Continue reading Predictions For Startups in Africa in 2023
4 Solid Ways to Help Your FinTech Stay on Top Your Game
April 19, 2022
In the past three years, since I started observing the African FinTech ecosystem at Connect Nigeria, I have witnessed many Fintechs go under, while a few have stayed on top of their game. What does it mean to stay on top of your game as a FinTech? It simply means ensuring that there is … Continue reading 4 Solid Ways to Help Your FinTech Stay on Top Your Game
The Seedstars Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship for Africa Program
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the Seedstars Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship for Africa Program. This program targets women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSME), and aims to provide them with the coaching, mentorship and access to funding that they need to scale and thrive. It also aims to develop the enablers of these businesses—such as incubators, … Continue reading The Seedstars Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship for Africa Program
The Goldman Sachs Africa and Caribbean Recruiting Program
April 19, 2022
Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading investment banking firms, is currently accepting applications from young people from Africa and the Caribbean who want to learn the ropes in the international financial services industry. If you are on track to graduate from a university in 2023 or 2024 and you would like to build … Continue reading The Goldman Sachs Africa and Caribbean Recruiting Program
Why Is the Nigerian FinTech Industry The Most Funded in Africa?
April 19, 2022
Nigerian FinTech is the most funded in Africa. In the recent Google Black Founders funding series, 25 startups in Africa received between $10,000 and $50,000 to upscale. Out of the 25 startups, 18 startups were from Nigeria. There are a lot of factors driving foreign investors to look towards Nigerian startups. Read more about … Continue reading Why Is the Nigerian FinTech Industry The Most Funded in Africa?
Apply For The Women In Africa And Deloitte Mentoring Program For Women Leaders
April 19, 2022
Women in Africa (WIA) and Deloitte are calling on women who lead in organizations across Africa to apply for their mentorship program. If you are a young female entrepreneur seeking to be mentored by experienced women in leadership, you should consider applying. Read more about Opportunities The WIA × Deloitte Mentoring Program for Women Leaders … Continue reading Apply For The Women In Africa And Deloitte Mentoring Program For Women Leaders
African Content Platform, Breach, Launches
April 19, 2022
Crypto company, Nestcoin, has launched a content writing platform, Breach. The company which was formerly a website that educated readers on crypto content and helped them make better investment choices, has given other content platforms like Medium and Substack a run for their money. Read more about Fintech In their bid to cause a … Continue reading African Content Platform, Breach, Launches
Apply For The African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) Internship Program 2022/2023
April 19, 2022
The African Export–Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) is seeking applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to become its interns. Persons who fit this profile and are eager to gain valuable skills and knowledge en route to a career in international finance are encouraged to apply. Read more about Opportunities AFREXIM Bank exists to support trade … Continue reading Apply For The African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) Internship Program 2022/2023
SME Spotlight: Data-Lead Africa
April 19, 2022
Data-Lead Africa is an Abuja-based consulting firm that provides data analytics and strategic consulting services to organizations in various industries. They offer support in data science, research methods, statistics, and data evaluation. By leveraging an assortment of tech tools, they can collect and process data for their clients and share the resulting informative reports. Read … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Data-Lead Africa
