Gates Foundation empowers 29 African healthcare startups with $50,000
i3, a pan-African initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Foundation, is giving 29 startups operating in Africa’s healthcare supply chain equity-free funding. Now in its second year, the program is in partnership with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Microsoft, and Chemonics. Selected startups will receive a $50,000 grant and introductions […]
ENGIE Energy Empowers Over 3,000 Nigerians Through Renewable Mini-Grids Energy Systems
LAGOS – ENGIE Energy Access, a provider of solar homes systems and mini-grids solutions in Nigeria has impacted the lives of over 3,000 Nigerians with access to renewable energy through the construction of its mini-grids in Niger State. The beneficiaries included households, businesses, schools and healthcare centres in rural communities of the state. This was […]
Aradel Holdings: Fueling the Future of Sustainable Energy Solutions in Africa
In a momentous step towards a sustainable future, Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc (NDEP) recently unveiled its new brand identity as Aradel Holdings PLC. This rebranding comes as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary, signifying a transformative shift towards consolidating its leadership position in delivering sustainable energy solutions that drive economic growth across Africa. […]
29 African Startups in Healthcare Supply Chain Selected to Receive Funding and Impact Support from the Gates Foundation, MSD, and More
The pan-African Investing in Innovation (i3 program) is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sponsored by Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), Microsoft and Chemonics to invest in Africa’s most promising early to growth-stage start-ups in health care supply chains. The second cohort comprises 29 startups chosen from 10 African countries. […]
Four feared dead as rampaging cult groups clash in Ogun
A yet-to-be-identified number of suspected cultists invaded the Ijagba Sagamu area of Ogun State in the late hours of Sunday, killing no fewer than four people in a clash believed to be cultism-related. Multiple accounts from eyewitnesses had it that the group shot two people when they invaded Ijagba Street beside a mosque of the […]
How we used green energy to boost economic growth, jobs —Oye, CEO, Green Energy & Biofuels
Tribune Online How we used green energy to boost economic growth, jobs —Oye, CEO, Green Energy & Biofuels Femi Oye is the CEO of Green Energy & Biofuels (GEB), Co-founder, SMEFUNDS and Chief Architect, GoSolarAfrica, a social investor, innovator and leader of Africa’s foremost clean energy technology companies. In this interview with NURUDEEN ALIMI, he […]
Imo guber: PWDs, group partner to upscale electoral participation
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, physically challenged persons, also known as people living with disabilities (PWDs), in the 27 local councils of the state, have called for their full inclusion in all aspects of the electoral activities in the state. The post Imo guber: PWDs, group partner to upscale electoral […]
#BBNaijaAllStars: Whitemoney, Sholzy, Neoenergy, Alex Unusual evicted
Tribune Online #BBNaijaAllStars: Whitemoney, Sholzy, Neoenergy, Alex Unusual evicted BBNaijaAllStars housemates, Whitemoney, Neo Energy, Alex Unusual and houseguest Sholzy have been evicted from the BBNaijaAllstars edition. Whitemoney was the 9th housemate to be evicted from the show, Neo Energy, the 10th and AlexUnusual being the 11th. As Ebuka announced Whitemoney’s eviction, himself and the housemates […]
AAU Management Explains Reasons For SUG Dissolution
BENIN – The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has explained why the Student Union Government, SUG, of the University was dissolved in the wake of the protest that attended an alleged increment of school fees. According to the University Management, in a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications and Protocol, Otunba Mike […]
WPC 2023: Nigeria,others to deliberate on sustainable energy transition
From Adewale Sanyaolu,Calgary, Canada Nigeria and other global energy leaders will today converge at the 24th edition of the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Canada to deepen talks on sustainable energy transition. Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company(NNPCL),Mr.Mele Kyari, is expected to be on a panel session at the global energy […]