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Investors Demand Mentorship to Boost Kenya’s Startup Growth
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Participants in the startup community are urging seasoned business owners to share their accumulated wisdom and expertise with emerging entrepreneurs, aiming to foster the long-term development of the nation’s startups. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicates that almost 500,000 new businesses cease operations within their initial year, largely because of factors…
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Tony Elumelu: Champion of African Development Honored Internationally
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The President of Gabon, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has bestowed upon him the country’s distinguished national honors: the rank of Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit. This honor was awarded to Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Group Chairman of UBA Plc and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. This prestigious accolade…
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BATN Foundation Boosts 18 Agripreneurs with $700K Grant and Mentorship Across Three Universities
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To support young innovators in Nigeria’s farming industry, the BATN Foundation took an ambitious step by granting funds to 18 exceptional alumni from FUNAAB, the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan. These awards were made under their 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). This project, focused on enhancing food security, promoting sustainable practices,…
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Derrick Bundi: Kenyan Innovator Leading His Company Across 7 Countries
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Derrick Bundi’s enterprising nature emerged during his high school days when he made profits by reselling bread, and this eventually led to him establishing Pretium. He pursued his studies in Business Information Technology at Taita Taveta University and accumulated practical knowledge as a software engineer prior to co-establishing Pretium. Pretium currently functions across seven…
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Ghana’s Top Young Entrepreneur Leader Appointed to National Youth Authority Board
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… to c champion independent youthful interests nationally Mr. Sherif Ghali, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE), has been appointed to serve on the Governing Board of the National Youth Authority (NYA). As a representative for independent youth organizations nationwide, Mr. Ghali takes up this…
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NCCE Mentorship Program Empowers Ashaiman Students: International Edition (English)
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By Deborah Naa Aku Allotey Ashaiman, May 07, GNA – In partnership with Opportunity International Savings and Loans, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) organized a mentoring event for students at the Ashaiman Technical Vocational Institute focused on fostering entrepreneurial skills. The event centered around the theme “Ghana’s Future: Our Shared Duty” was…
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Start-Up Dreams Dashed: Tech Entrepreneur Fails to Deliver After Taking Investors’ Money
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Previous customers of a technology startup founder from Canada claim they felt disappointed as they handed over tens of thousands of dollars to his firm with the expectation of kickstarting their own businesses, but to no avail. Individuals around the globe—from Scotland to the southern regions of the United States—have reported paying Josh Adler’s…
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Daring to Succeed: Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo on the Power of Bold Moves
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In both the boardroom and the arena, there is a point where indecision turns into a greater risk than taking decisive steps forward. As we examine the paths of thriving enterprises, pioneering leaders, or pivotal instances in athletics and society, a recurring pattern becomes evident: the readiness to seize an opportunity—not haphazardly, but with…
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Unlocking Innovation with Jules Nartey-Tokoli: Why Everyone Can Be an Entrepreneur
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In a society constructed around self-centeredness and rivalry, numerous individuals have begun excessively glorifying their skills, enveloping their aptitudes in a shroud of quasi-sacred awe. Surrounding them are fans and storytellers who amplify their accomplishments to legendary heights, turning average people into revered icons. In the meantime, individuals who lack these seemingly “exceptional talents”…
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Bloom from Boost: Agrihouse Foundation’s Bold Move to Empower Youth and Transform Horticulture in Northern Ghana
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An innovative program aims to reshape the economic future of young people in Northern Ghana by promoting horticulture as a launchpad for employment opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, and enhanced product value. The Agrihouse Foundation, supported by AGRA and the Mastercard Foundation through their Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) Program, has…