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How Haul247 is Revolutionising Logistics in Nigeria: The Sehinde Afolayan Journey from a Grain Crisis to a $3 Million Enterprise

September 5, 2024 No Comments

In 2019, Sehinde Afolayan faced a logistical nightmare that would ultimately transform Nigeria’s supply chain landscape. As the leader of an agricultural commodities trading company, Afolayan encountered severe challenges with deteriorating logistics and warehousing services. The illuminating moment came when a down payment had been made for 60 tonnes of grains, only to discover that […]

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Breaking the Mold: How Emily Wangui is Revolutionising Kenya’s Furniture Industry

September 5, 2024 No Comments

In the heart of Nairobi, a vibrant showroom on Quarry Road hums with the sounds of hammers and saws, crafting a symphony of creativity and hard work. This is the world of Furniture Zoo, where a rainbow of brightly coloured furniture pieces fill the space, showcasing the artistry of Kenya’s emerging furniture industry. At the […]

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Turning Trash into Treasure: How Ifedolapo Runsewe is Transforming Nigeria’s Waste Tyres into Valuable Products

September 5, 2024 No Comments

In a country known for its vast oil reserves, Ifedolapo Runsewe is on a different quest for “black gold.” As an entrepreneur based in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria, she is redefining waste management through her company, Freee Recycle, which transforms discarded vehicle tyres into a range of usable products. Runsewe’s journey into the world of recycling […]

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From Waste to Wow: How Juliet Tumusiime is Revolutionising Hair Extensions with Banana Fibres

September 2, 2024 No Comments

Juliet Tumusiime, at 42, stands at the forefront of eco-friendly beauty with her groundbreaking company, Cheveux Organique, a Uganda-based manufacturer producing hair extensions made from an unexpected source—banana fibres. Her journey began in 2012 during a project with USAID, where she observed an immense amount of waste in banana cultivation. Farmers were discarding banana stems […]

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Babatunde Fajemirokun: Redefining Leadership in Nigeria’s Insurance Sector

September 2, 2024 No Comments

Babatunde Fajemirokun, Managing Director and CEO of AIICO Insurance PLC, exemplifies the blend of expertise and visionary leadership needed to thrive in today’s challenging business landscape. Since his appointment on August 14, 2019, Fajemirokun has steered the company to unprecedented heights, transforming AIICO into one of Nigeria’s leading insurance providers. With a career spanning over […]

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From Nut Harvest to Nut Butter Empire: The Inspiring Story of Eastnat Limited

August 29, 2024 No Comments

In the serene village of Ogongo, nestled near the Ruri National Park in the heart of Homa Bay County, a young entrepreneur found her calling amidst the lush landscape. Easter Kojwang, the founder of Eastnat Limited, had a transformative moment while harvesting groundnuts at her grandmother’s farm on the slopes of Ruri Hills. The realisation […]

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Empowering Women and Building Generational Wealth: How Dora Torwiseh is Transforming Ghana’s Shea Nut Industry

August 29, 2024 No Comments

Dora Torwiseh, a fourth-generation participant in Ghana’s shea nut industry, has turned her family’s legacy into a powerful tool for economic empowerment. As the CEO of Nuts for Growth (N4G), Torwiseh has tapped into the global demand for shea butter, a product with a projected market value of over US$3.5 billion by 2028. But for […]

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From Harvard to High-Protein Pet Treats: How Nhlanhla Dlamini’s Maneli Pets is Revolutionising the Industry

August 29, 2024 No Comments

Nhlanhla Dlamini, a distinguished alumnus of Wits Business School and Harvard Business School, embarked on a journey that has seen him shift from the prestigious halls of academia to the gritty realities of entrepreneurship in South Africa’s agricultural sector. Growing up in Mofolo, Soweto, Dlamini was acutely aware of the sacrifices his parents made to […]

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Empowering Communities through Sustainable Innovation: The Story of Martin Tumusiime and Yo-Waste

August 26, 2024 No Comments

In the heart of Uganda, where climate change is severely impacting agricultural livelihoods, a young tech entrepreneur is driving a revolution in waste management. Martin Tumusiime, a 25-year-old Ugandan, is not only the CEO and Co-Founder of Yo-Waste, but also a visionary determined to tackle one of the country’s most pressing environmental challenges. Uganda, a […]

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Adetola Nola: Infrastructure Maestro Redefining Success in Nigerian Real Estate and Beyond

August 26, 2024 No Comments

In the ever-evolving world of business, where success is often measured by the ability to innovate and adapt, Adetola Nola beams of excellence and transformative leadership. As the Chief Executive Officer of Veritasi Homes & Properties, Nola has not only reshaped the landscape of the Nigerian real estate sector but has also emerged as a […]