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…
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…
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, 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,…
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 However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including climate change, limited access to capital, outdated farming techniques, and post-harvest losses.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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,”…
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….
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,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…
This came as a shock learning about the death of Prof Calestous Juma.Africa has in deed lost a distinguished academics who is passionate and wants to see the continent leverage her potentials through technology and innovation.His views on where Africa should be is always very obvious.His contribution to technology and innovation in Africa will always remain…
Few days ago Google reminded everyone about the impact Chinua Achebe made through his literary works.Google Doodle Celebrates Chinua Achebe’s 87th Birthday and his achievement in promoting African literature to the rest of the world.Google website states: One man took it upon himself to tell the world the story of Nigeria through the eyes of…
Africa-ASEAN Business Expo & Forum in Johannesburg,South Africa is designed to be the strategic platform that links businesses between ASEAN and the African Union.Investors, manufacturers, importers and distributors will meet their counterparts from ten South East Asian (ASEAN) nations at the inaugural Africa-ASEAN Business Expo (AABE) and Forum. DATE: 6 to 8 November 2017 TIME: All day VENUE: Sandton Convention Centre…
The Mastercard Foundation recently announced that its fifth annual Symposium on Financial Inclusion (SoFI) will take place in Accra, Ghana, on November 7 – 9, 2017. The Symposium champions the idea that, to achieve greater financial inclusion, financial service providers in developing countries must do more to meet the needs and expectations of people living…
The 2017 edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit with the theme: ‘Transforming Nigeria’s Economy through Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship’, organized by Emerging Media, held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on September 7, 2017 was successfully concluded with the participation of over 350 delegates and stakeholders. The delegates cut across Federal and State government, International…
Here are the pictures from the 2017 Nigeria Innovation Summit recently held in Lagos,Nigeria at the Sheraton Hotels. See the Full Gallery of the Pictures
The Nigeria Innovation Summit is an 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 as we work together to bridge the digital divide.This summit helps Nigeria embrace innovation and move in the direction of digital transformation through the use of…
The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS), an international annual event that promotes innovation in Nigeria is set to once again gather stakeholders across all sectors of Nigeria’s economy to share ideas, trends, and opportunities around technology, innovation and entrepreneurship development. The Summit scheduled to hold on September 7, 2017 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the…
Dubai Future Accelerators is an intensive 9-week program pairing the world’s most exciting technology companies with leading government organizations to create transformational solutions. The organizers said” For our 3rd cohort starting on October 1st, we are working with 12 government partners from Dubai, including Dubai Police, Road and Transport Authority, Emirates Airline as well the…
The Federal Ministry of Communications Nigeria has developed a 3 year ICT Roadmap for Nigeria.According to the ministry,the National ICT Road map thus sets out the intent and commitment of the Government to continue the development of the ICT Sector and to implement the Sector policies and plans in an integrated, focused and innovative manner that…