Archives Tag: Innovation
Nigerian Students Win Third Prize at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition
April 19, 2022
Two Nigerian students have the clinched third prize at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition, which held last week in Sweden. They secured the top three finish at the international contest for their idea, a unique nature-based technique for water purification. The students, Blessing Umoukpong and Edward Inisong, both from the Northern Annang Secondary Commercial … Continue reading Nigerian Students Win Third Prize at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition
Social Good Summit Lagos To Hold September 7
April 19, 2022
The second edition of Social Good Summit Lagos holds on September 7, 2018 at the Muson Center, Lagos. Social Good Summit Lagos is a platform that connects innovators, change-makers, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) leaders and advocates from corporations, non-profits, government, universities, industry bodies, social enterprises to unanimously discuss ideas, share stories and inspire others to … Continue reading Social Good Summit Lagos To Hold September 7
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Did You Know? 14 Cool Technology Facts
April 19, 2022
The evolution of the human race goes pari-passu with the evolution of technology. Literally every year, the tech space is bombarded with new cool and innovative products and ideas. To keep up with the relentless march of technology, here are some quick cool facts to know: The number of emails sent per day in 2017 … Continue reading Did You Know? 14 Cool Technology Facts
7 Tips for Monetizing Your Hobby
April 19, 2022
Do you have a hobby you’re good at? If there’s anything you currently do for free that others seem to demand often, you may want to consider monetizing it. Ready to move from hobby to hustle? Here are 7 mindset shifts you need to be deliberate about: No naira, no business. True, you’re used to … Continue reading 7 Tips for Monetizing Your Hobby
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Q3 Edition of PoS Innovation Summit Holds in Lagos
April 19, 2022
The 3rd Quarter Edition of the Point of Sale (PoS) Innovation Summit, an event which drives innovation in the PoS cashless payment sector, will hold on September 19, 2018 at the Wheatbaker, Ikoyi, Lagos at 11 a.m. This edition, with the theme “Expanding Retail Merchants’ Possibilities” will highlight the various opportunities available to retail merchants for … Continue reading Q3 Edition of PoS Innovation Summit Holds in Lagos
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Startup Coating+ Has a Novel Idea for Solving Nigeria’s Food Waste Problem
April 19, 2022
Last month, Nigerian Startup –Coating+ clinched top prize at the Thought for Food Global Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was $10,000 worth of funding for their food preservation idea: lacing fruits and vegetables with a gelatinous substance partly derived from shrimp shells and soy proteins. The team of four, all postgraduate students of … Continue reading Startup Coating+ Has a Novel Idea for Solving Nigeria’s Food Waste Problem
Is Your Business Idea Worth Pursuing?
April 19, 2022
You’ve hit upon a business idea. It looks quite nice to you; maybe it even bears all the hallmarks of a market disrupting, once in an era hit, in the league of Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook or Bill Gates’ Microsoft. Perhaps your friends and family also think it’s the best thing since sliced bread. But how … Continue reading Is Your Business Idea Worth Pursuing?
Business Growth Tip: Be Innovative
April 19, 2022
By now, you probably already know that innovation is good for business. It keeps entrepreneurs in touch with today’s markets and customers’ demands, stands them out from amongst their competition, and turns tomorrow’s challenges into opportunities. But it’s not always clear how individual businesses should innovate. A lot of people think that innovation is principally … Continue reading Business Growth Tip: Be Innovative
A Nigerian Wins Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his APP, TUTERIA
April 19, 2022
Tuteria, a tutoring app developed and designed by Godwin Benson (an experienced tutor) bags the Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The app was developed to link qualified tutors to students in their area within their specified budget and subject(s). The engineering innovation award was launched 2014 by Royal Academy of Engineering … Continue reading A Nigerian Wins Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his APP, TUTERIA
Apply for the Union Bank Innovation Challenge
April 19, 2022
Celebrating 100 years of heritage and service, Union Bank is championing a centenary innovation challenge to find and support great innovative ideas that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in entrepreneurial ways. The objective of the SDGs a call to action to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure that people enjoy peace and prosperity. Union Bank … Continue reading Apply for the Union Bank Innovation Challenge
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 9th 2016
April 19, 2022
1. Donald Trump has been elected the 45th President of the United States of America. 2. Global markets plunged at the possibility of Trump’s election as President of the United States of America. 3. Dangote has announced an investment of $20 billion in Nigeria, an investment expected to create about 250,000 jobs over the … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 9th 2016
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Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 8th 2016
April 19, 2022
1. Following the request of the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, President Muhammadu Buhari has given the approval of the transformation of the Presidential Lodge, at Marina, to the Lagos State Government into a world-class arts and global tourism center. 2. Under the Anchor-Borrower Programme, the Federal Government has released the sum of ₦2 billion to Jigawa State … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 8th 2016
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Johnson & Johnson’s Africa Innovation Challenge: Up To $100,000 In Funding Available for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
Global consumer healthcare giant, Johnson & Johnson is giving budding African healthcare visionaries a big chance to achieve their dreams. The company has announced that it is now receiving applications for its Africa Innovation Challenge, a contest aimed at encouraging the brightest and best of Africa’s new health entrepreneurs to contribute to the development potentially … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson’s Africa Innovation Challenge: Up To $100,000 In Funding Available for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Launches Flutterwave
April 19, 2022
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela, a social venture that trains Africans to be world class developers has reportedly bowed out from the firm. He is leaving to launch Flutterwave a platform that allows merchants to make and receive payments across multiple platforms. In an email he sent to the Andela team, he said “despite all … Continue reading Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Launches Flutterwave
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Olaleshe – App to the Rescue
April 19, 2022
The power of mobile phones goes way beyond merely making and receiving calls. They have become multi-dynamic and multidimensional tools, especially in the hands of capable users. They can carry all sorts of applications, ranging from entertainment to education and security apps. In our highlight this week, we have Olaleshe – a mobile application which … Continue reading Olaleshe – App to the Rescue
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