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September 29, 2021

Visa Expands She’s Next Initiative In Africa, Empowers Women Entrepreneurs With Digital Capabilities

As the rate of women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa continues to rise, Visa is expanding its global She’s Next initiative to empower women entrepreneurs on the continent, bringing practical insights and valuable tools needed to grow and advance their businesses. The initiative comprises a series of programs giving women entrepreneurs access to insights via research […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 29, 2021

Opening Funding Opportunities For Women Businesses

Visa is expanding its global She’s Next initiative to help women entrepreneurs. The initiative comprises a series of programmes giving women entrepreneurs access to insights via research and engagement with small businesses, private and public sector communities, and educational resources. She’s Next will also bring networking opportunities in partnership with She Leads Africa; a community […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 24, 2021

Stanbic IBTC commences applications for 2021 University Scholarship Scheme

Education is a process of gaining knowledge to develop skills, talents, minds, and character. It is the first step for people’s empowerment towards making the world a better place. However, many parents are unable to give their children proper education due to a lack of finance. Determined to support the education sector, thereby assisting parents […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 24, 2021

ActionAid gets £1.3m to mobilise women, youths for governance

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, ActionAid Nigeria has secured a £1.3 million grant from the United Kingdom through the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to increase women and youths’ participation in politics and governance. The Women-Youth Project (We-You), which runs from September 3, 2021, to August 31, 2023, is geared at campaigning for […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 24, 2021

Nigeria: Dangote Disburses N4.3bn for Women Empowerment Programme

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has doled out a whooping N4.2billion as part of its unconditional Micro Grant Programme for empowering women in the rural areas across the country. Speaking at the flag-off of its one-off unconditional Micro-grants Programme yesterday in Bauchi, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, represented by […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 17, 2021

$100M innovation fund to fuel tech investments across Africa

The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) stands out as an investment vehicle supporting early-stage tech startups by establishing a new fund aimed at investing in early tech innovation startups across Africa. The Curaçao-based private investment fund, GIIG Africa Fund, invested annually in winner pools across the African region of the Global Startup Awards (GSA) – […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 16, 2021

Savannah Fund launches $25M fund to invest in African startups at seed and Series A

Savannah Fund, a pan-African venture capital firm, today announced a $25 million fund as it looks to back more early-stage startups on the continent. Since launching in 2012, Savannah Fund — led by Mbwana Alliy and Paul Bragiel — has backed more than 30 startups. Some of its well-known investments include South African car subscription […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 14, 2021

Japan’s Uncovered Fund launches $15M fund to back early-stage startups in Africa

Uncovered Fund, a VC firm targeting early-stage startups in Africa, announced today that it has launched its $15 million fund, which is expected to close at the end of June this year. The Tokyo-based outfit founded by Takuma Terakubo in 2019 will invest $50,000 to $500,000 in African startups in seed and Series A stages. […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 13, 2021

Online Platform Offers Funds To Female Entrepreneurs In Nigeria

The online platform is expected to give access to finance and e-commerce to business women in the country. The Marketplace is an extension of the services provided by the “She Works Here” – an all-women’s project that ensures sustainability and is resilient to economic shocks. An Independent consultant, Gloria Ekpo says the app gives women […]

by Adzer Iwanger

September 9, 2021

United Nations Africa 2021 B.I.S Grant

B.I.S Grant 2021 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa B.I.S (Business. Idea. Startup) Grant awards $25,000 to Africans with innovative ideas, brilliant startups and growing businesses. PROGRAMME BREAKDOWN UNECA Grant for Businesses, Ideas & Startups Whether it’s just an idea or an established business, our programme is structured to assist you access funds. Target […]

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