Africa Tech Summit – Kigali conference in partnership with Rwandan Ministry for ICT

Join tech leaders from across Africa at the 2018 Africa Tech Summit in Kigali. Supported by Rwandan Ministry for ICT, the Summit will provide unrivalled insight, networking and business opportunities for African and international tech leaders and investors who want to drive growth in Africa. The two day  African tech event will explore the latest trends, connect 250+ key stakeholders from […]

The Kopfadeyemi Fellowship Is Recruiting – Application Deadline: November 23rd

The Kopfadeyemi Fellowship Is Recruiting – Application Deadline: November 23rd

Would you like the opportunity to effect change in the global health arena, whilst enhancing your leadership and policy – making skills? The King’s Sierra Leone Chapter of the Kopfadeyemi Fellowship is recruiting its first fellow. The successful candidate will support the Hospital Management team for the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health. This person will be based in Freetown during […]

Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 – offering $185,000 to the most innovative African ideas

Five years ago, The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) launched the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) to support African innovators by unlocking their potential and catalyzing the African innovation spirit, promoting home-grown solutions for Africa’s prosperity. Today, IPA is a leading platform on the African innovation landscape; it has a network of 6000+ African innovators spanning 50 countries; 45 of the continent’s […]

The Story Behind The Business of Fashion in Africa

The Story Behind The Business of Fashion in Africa

The global Fashion industry today is worth 3 trillion USD however, Sub-Sahara Africa accounts for only 1% of that. A staggering statistic, considering that the apparel and textile industry has the potential both to create jobs and contribute to a country’s economy. In today’s digital world, consumers worldwide are eager to discover products from afar – in this regard, fashion […]

Interested in Contributing to a Study of Diaspora Investment in Nigeria?

Interested in Contributing to a Study of Diaspora Investment in Nigeria?

Dalberg Global Development Advisors is undertaking a study on diaspora investment in Nigeria. The objective of the study is to understand the potential for engaging the diaspora in promoting investment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth in Nigeria. In particular, Dalberg is seeking to understand what motivates the diaspora to invest in Nigeria, and the barriers that may impede engagement. The output of […]

Singularity University Establishes Local Chapter in Lagos

Singularity University Establishes Local Chapter in Lagos

SingularityU Lagos to explore and foster the use of Exponential Technologies for Goodwith local businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs   {Lagos, Nigeria] — (August 7, 2017) — Singularity University (SU), a global community with a mission to educate, inspire, and empower leaders to apply exponential technologies to address humanity’s grand challenges, has established a new Chapter in Lagos. SingularityU Chapters are created […]

Brightest Young Minds – Application Deadline 4th August

Brightest Young Minds – Application Deadline 4th August

Brightest Young Minds (BYM) was founded in 2000 with the vision to create a platform that showcased the potential of Africa’s brightest young minds to fast track their development for the benefit of the continent from an economic, political and human rights perspective. Are you interested in getting involved? Well #BYM2017 applications are closing this week! Their yearly summit will bring […]