Sustainability

The Challenges of Businesses with Sustainability and How They Can Navigate Them

In today’s world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it is a critical component of business strategy. Companies are increasingly aware of the need to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. However, integrating sustainability into business operations comes with its own set of challenges. This article explores these challenges and offers strategies…

Top GreenTech to Watch

Top GreenTech to Watch Out for in 2024

As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, technological innovation plays a crucial role in driving sustainability. Green technology (GreenTech) encompasses a range of advancements aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting energy efficiency. Here are some of the top GreenTech trends to watch out for in 2024. 1. Solar Energy…

Green Supply Chain

Building a Sustainable Future: The Blueprint for a Green Supply Chain

In today’s interconnected and environmentally conscious world, businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability as a key element of their operations. A sustainable supply chain is essential for minimizing environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring economic efficiency. This article explores the blueprint for creating a green supply chain, highlighting the critical practices and strategies that…

High Demand Green Skills

10 High Demand Green Skills in 2024

As the world shifts toward sustainability, green skills are becoming increasingly essential across various sectors. Here are the top green skills that will be in high demand in 2024: 1. Renewable Energy Expertise 2. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems 3. Circular Economy Strategies 4. Energy Efficiency Management 5. Environmental Compliance and Policy 6. Sustainable Finance…

Biogas

Exploring Biogas: Sustainable Energy and Business Opportunities

Understanding Biogas Biogas is a renewable energy source produced from organic waste materials, such as agricultural residues, animal manure, and food scraps. The anaerobic digestion process breaks down this waste to generate methane-rich gas and nutrient-rich digestate. Here’s how biogas stands out: Business Opportunities in Biogas Challenges and Considerations Conclusion Biogas presents exciting business opportunities…

green workforce development center

A Guide to Starting a Green Workforce Development Center

The green economy is booming, and creating a green workforce development center can help you seize this opportunity by training the next generation of eco-conscious workers. Here’s a comprehensive guide to get you started: 1. Identify Your Focus 2. Develop a Business Plan 3. Design the Curriculum 4. Build Strong Partnerships 5. Choose a Strategic…

10 Green Energy Jobs

10 Green Jobs that Will Help Drive Green Economy

The green economy is reshaping the job market, creating new opportunities that focus on sustainability, clean energy, and environmental stewardship. Here are some of the most prominent types of green economy jobs that can be created: 1. Renewable Energy Engineers are needed to design, develop, and maintain renewable energy systems like solar, wind, and geothermal….

Future of Sustainability

These 7 Ideas Could Be The Future of Sustainability

Sustainability is not just a buzzword today; it’s a force transforming industries like energy, agriculture, and technology. Here’s a look at some current innovations: Renewable Energy: Solar and wind power have reached new heights in efficiency and affordability. Offshore wind farms are making strides, while solar panels continue to deliver more power at a lower…

Sustainable Fashion

Breaking Grounds with Sustainable Fashion in Africa

As sustainability takes center stage in every facet of life, I cannot help but think of the immerse opportunity Africa will have at the intersection of culture, sustainability, technology, innovation and fashion. Africa’s fashion industry is uniquely positioned to lead the global shift towards sustainable fashion, given its rich cultural heritage, abundant natural resources, and…

green economy

How to Unlock Economic Opportunities with Green Economy in Africa

The concept of a green economy, characterized by a sustainable, low-carbon, and resource-efficient economic model, holds significant promise for Africa, a continent endowed with abundant natural resources and a young, dynamic population. As global attention shifts towards sustainable development in the face of climate change and environmental degradation, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, poised…

Waste Management Challenges

Africa’s Waste Management Challenges Can Become Wealth Creation Opportunity

Africa’s rapid urbanization and population growth present significant challenges in waste management, with many cities struggling to manage the increasing volumes of waste generated daily. However, within this challenge lies a tremendous opportunity to transform the waste management sector into a driver of economic growth, job creation, and environmental sustainability. By adopting innovative and sustainable…

Smart Farming

Smart Farming: A Great Economic Future for Africa

Smart farming, a component of the broader movement towards precision agriculture, is a modern farming management concept that uses technology and data to optimize the yield and efficiency of agricultural operations. This innovative approach encompasses a range of technologies, including IoT (Internet of Things) devices, sensors, GPS, drones, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and big data analytics,…

AgriTech

How Africa Can Leverage AgriTech for Sustainable Development

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the African economy, employing a large portion of the continent’s population and contributing significantly to its GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including climate change, limited access to capital, outdated farming techniques, and post-harvest losses. Advancements in Agricultural Technology (AgriTech) offer transformative solutions, enhancing productivity, sustainability, and food security….

circular economy

African Startups Can Use These Ideas to Drive Circular Economy with Technology

A circular economy, which is a sustainability practice where resources are reused, shared, repaired, refurbished, and recycled for as long as possible, is not new in Africa. This has always been our way of life in Africa. Today as sustainability is promoted around the world, it becomes important for African startups and entrepreneurs to look…

Sustainability

10 Emerging Opportunities in Sustainability for Africa

Emerging 0pportunities in sustainability span across various sectors and disciplines, reflecting the broad and evolving nature of the field. Africa is well positioned to leverage this global trend and here are some areas where significant opportunities are emerging: Renewable Energy: With the global push towards reducing carbon emissions, there’s a growing demand for renewable energy…

green technology

Emerging Global Trend: How Africa Can Benefit from Sustainability and Green Technology

Africa as a continent endowed with immense natural resources and a rapidly growing population, stands at a critical juncture in its development trajectory. As it navigates the challenges of economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion, the adoption of green technology and sustainability practices presents a unique opportunity. This article explores the potential benefits of…

Green Economy

Green Economy as a Pathway For Sustainable Development in Africa

Africa, with its rich natural resources and burgeoning population, is uniquely positioned to be a leader in the global green economy. This economic paradigm emphasizes sustainable development without degrading the environment, focusing on sectors that promote low carbon emissions, resource efficiency, and social inclusivity. The continent’s transition to a green economy presents an opportunity to…

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Nigeria Innovation Summit 2021 (Virtual Edition)

Nigeria Innovation Summit 2021 (Virtual Edition) to Discuss Charting a New Economic Path Through Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Nigeria Innovation Summit in its 6th year is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy to share ideas, trends, opportunities around technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Through previous editions in…

Nigeria Innovation Summit 2019 to Focus on Innovations to Accelerate Economic Growth
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Nigeria Innovation Summit 2019 to Focus on Innovations to Accelerate Economic Growth

The 4th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit 2019  will focus on the theme: Accelerating Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Innovation. The summit which will hold on August 20-21,2019 at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria is an annual event that promotes the need for businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs and government in Nigeria to become more innovative and…

Call for Paper and Participation for Nigeria Innovation Summit 2019
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Call for Paper and Participation for Nigeria Innovation Summit 2019

Nigeria Innovation Summit in its 4th year has become the leading annual event that focuses on the need for the country, businesses, organisations, entrepreneurs in Nigeria to become more innovative, and apply innovation to drive sustainable development. This Summit helps Nigeria embrace innovation like never before through the use of Emerging Technologies and Trends, Research,…

ICT Spring  Europe 2019 :The Place where Digital, Tech & Science Converge
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ICT Spring Europe 2019 :The Place where Digital, Tech & Science Converge

A new edition of ICT Spring  Europe 2019 in Luxembourg will be held on May 21st & 22nd, with more than 100 experts sharing their knowledge and discussing the latest Digital, FinTech and Space trends. ICT Spring, a two-day event created in 2007 aims at facilitating the meeting of minds,encouraging emulation and networking with industry…

Regional finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2019 announced!
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Regional finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2019 announced!

Regional finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2019  has been announced.50 Start-ups have been selected to take part in the annual MEST Africa Challenge regional finals  that will take place February 27 and 28 in Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town and Abidjan. According to MEST Africa five regional winners will be flown to the MEST Africa…

FCMB Launches Hub One in Lagos,Nigeria

FCMB Launches Hub One in Lagos,Nigeria

  The Nigerian Tech industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. Many innovative ideas, platforms and more have been developed, which have provided more job opportunities. However, certain infrastructural gaps created a need for affordable tech spaces and enabling environment where tech start-ups can thrive, collaborate and share ideas without having to…

Nigerian Health Startup SonoCare gets up to $250,000 in Funding from Gray Matters Capital coLABS
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Nigerian Health Startup SonoCare gets up to $250,000 in Funding from Gray Matters Capital coLABS

Picture R-L shows: Ms Vaishali Nitturkar, Founder, The Gyan Tree presenting Award to Dr. Enokela Owoicho Moses for Best Innovation in Healthcare (SonoCare) at the Nigeria Innovation Summit 2016 — at Sheraton Lagos Hotel.    GMC coLABS, the gender lens investment portfolio of US based impact investor Gray Matters Capital (GMC), yesterday announced its investment in SonoCare, a Nigeria based…

WHO Africa Innovation Challenge Calls for New Solutions to Improve Health in  Africa
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WHO Africa Innovation Challenge Calls for New Solutions to Improve Health in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region has launched the first WHO Africa Innovation Challenge calling for health innovations with the potential for having significant social impact and addressing the unmet health needs on the continent.   “This Innovation Challenge recognizes the critical need for innovations to address the continent’s challenges in healthcare,”…

Attend African Women Summit For Peace and Development
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Attend African Women Summit For Peace and Development

Registration is now open for the  African Women Summit For Peace & Development in Africa organised by COWAP.It provides is an opportunity to network, cross fertilize ideas, meet high level officials of donor agencies, learn new and innovative ideas as regards innovation and its nexus with sustainable development, make friends and be a part of Africa’s Development….

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2018 will Hold in South Africa
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International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2018 will Hold in South Africa

ITU Telecom World 2018, will take place in Durban, South Africa, from 10 to 13 September, at the Durban International Convention Center (ICC).Organized by ITU Telecom (part of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU),the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs), ITU Telecom World 2018 provides an international platform for government, business and tech SMEs to exhibit…

Richard Branson Encourages Impact Investors to Explore the $10 Billion Renewable Energy Market in Nigeria

Richard Branson Encourages Impact Investors to Explore the $10 Billion Renewable Energy Market in Nigeria

Richard Branson,Founder of Virgin Group in a recent blog post encourages Impact Investors to explore the $10 Billion Renewable Energy Market in Nigeria.Here is excerpts from his post: Energy access in Africa is close to my heart. Bringing clean, renewable power to people instead of building coal-fired power stations is absolutely essential if we are…