Business

Mergers: Nigerian,Kenyan Childcare e-Commerce Form $7b Pan-African Bliss Group

Mothering and childcare focused e-commerce companies BabyBliss Nigeria and MumsVillage Kenya have merged to create a pan-African entity, providing what they say is an “unparalleled omnichannel commerce, community and content offering”. BabyBliss Nigeria brings deep retail and e-commerce experience in Africa’s largest economy, while MumsVillage Kenya, a parental advisory platform that moved into the e-commerce […]

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Women-In-Technology

Facebook Celebrates Female Achievers in Africa on International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, Facebook is celebrating the achievements of African women who are using their voice to bring people together, building and making real impact in their communities, and inspiring other women by changing the narrative of African women. Under the banner of this year’s theme #EachforEqual, Facebook is honouring all women from across […]

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Women-In-Technology

Access Bank Backs NGO on Women Solar Energy Programme

The crucial role women and girls play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing, has been increasingly recognised. Women account for a substantial proportion of the agricultural labour force, including informal work, and perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work within families and households in […]

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Women-In-Technology
  • December 19, 2019

Bella Disu Bags French Eminent National Honour

Globacom’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mrs. Bella Disu, has been awarded the French national honour of “Chevalier dans l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres” (Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters). Disu got the award for her support for arts and culture. She was responsible for the coordination of the construction of the impressive Alliance […]

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Women-In-Technology
  • November 11, 2019

Globacom Empowers Nigerian Women for National Development

Globacom has re-affirmed its commitment to promoting women empowerment in Nigeria, as the company throws its weight behind this year’s edition of the annual conference of the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ). Globacom in a statement issued from its head office on Friday said women empowerment is necessary for the emancipation of […]

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Women-In-Technology

Nnena Nkongho: Nigeria’s Serial Tech Investor, DiGame Founder

Growing up between her two cultures in Africa and in America, Nnena Nkongho saw first-hand the impact of different levels of infrastructure and technology in the two regions. “I was certain that I’d play a role in equalising these environments in Africa,” she said. After studying at Princeton University and Columbia Business School, and pursuing […]

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Women-In-Technology

NCC, Others Join eBusiness Life Girls in ICT Campaign

As preparations for the International Girls in ICT Day celebration advances, Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian communications Commission (NCC) has given its nod to be part of the campaign being organised by eBusiness Life Communication Limited in Nigeria. Also from the sectorial ICT firms, Systemspecs, VDT Communication, Vodacom Business Nigeria and Access Bank have signed […]

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Women-In-Technology

Huawei Youth Programmes Targets Women’s Empowerment in ICT

As the world celebrated Girls in ICT Day on 25 April, Huawei South Africa said it was taking practical steps to encourage more young women into the telecoms-engineering space. “We have set a quota for 50% female intake in three of our key youth intake/training programmes,” said Huawei COO Christina Naidoo. “Our bursary programme, our […]

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Women-In-Technology

Africa Innovation Fellowship Opens Funding Window for Female Entrepreneurs

Female entrepreneurs have been invited to apply for the Africa Innovation Fellowship, a nine-month leadership and business development opportunity. Powered by WomEng and the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, the fellowship is aimed at early-stage startups and aims to develop the talent pipeline for the Africa Prize. It kicks off with […]

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StartUps

Visa Launches Global Competition for Female Entrepreneurs

Visa has opened applications for a global competition for female entrepreneurs in the fintech and social impact spaces that will see winners secure US$100,000 in prize money. Launched in 2015, the Visa Everywhere has been active in 75 countries and awarded more than 70 leading startups with cash prizes, mentorship and access to Visa’s clients […]

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