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Flourish Africa has launched its 2026 Business Grant Program (Cohort 5) to support female entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The initiative combines funding, mentorship, and training to help women build sustainable and scalable businesses. The program has
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Not long ago, a well-funded skills programme in Ghana proudly announced it had trained 10,000 young people in a year. On paper, it was a success. But months later, there was no data on how
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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has applauded Nobi Agriculture for its transformative Afram Plains project, calling it a benchmark for large-scale private investment in agriculture. During his visit to the Sikasu facility, the President toured
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The African Entrepreneurship Academy has called on African entrepreneurs to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to enhance sales performance and accelerate business growth. Speaking at the recent Digi Tools and AI breakfast event,
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Nollywood Powerhouse Redefining Digital Film Success Award-winning filmmaker Omoni Oboli is emerging as one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s streaming era, commanding significant audience attention across digital platforms. As Nigeria’s film industry continues
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Abdulsamad Rabiu, Nigeria’s second-richest man, has seen his net worth surge by over $4 billion, reaching approximately $14.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The rapid increase reflects strong growth across his diversified business
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In Cameroon, entrepreneur Joël Sikam is on a mission to build a pan-African consumer goods powerhouse—positioning his company, Fisco Industries, as the continent’s answer to global giant Procter & Gamble. His ambition reflects a growing
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Across Africa, economic transformation is increasingly driven by skills development, not just natural resources. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is now central to preparing young people for jobs and entrepreneurship. The British Council’s
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) power Africa’s economy—accounting for about 95% of businesses and nearly 50% of GDP—yet many remain under-digitised. According to insights highlighted by Dumisani Moyo, the focus is shifting from simply adopting
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Cassava, one of Nigeria’s most consumed crops, is no longer just a staple food—it’s fast becoming a multi-billion-dollar industrial resource. Beyond garri and fufu, cassava is used to produce: Industrial starch (used by companies like
