6 Ways Agritech can Revolutionise Grocery Aisles
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, FoodStuff Store Forget grocery drudgery. Imagine vibrant shelves overflowing with fresh produce, thanks to a digital revolution on the farm. Agritech tackles food waste, not directly on store shelves, but throughout the food journey. Globally, food waste is a staggering 1.6 billion tons, with a significant portion lost in […]
How Tech Can Tackle Food Security Challenges in Nigeria
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, FoodStuff Store Nigeria’s agricultural sector has long been a significant contributor to national growth, with the potential to further reduce poverty. This sector, encompassing crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, has the potential to hold export opportunities and can strategically become the engine for economic prosperity, given Nigeria’s large […]
CAA Urges Broader Stakeholder Collaboration to Address Nigeria’s Climate Crisis
Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading advocate for climate resilience and sustainable development in Nigeria, has called for a more impactful and inclusive approach to tackling the country’s pressing climate challenges. This was the focus of the climate change media briefing held in Lagos, Nigeria, today. With Nigeria facing significant vulnerability to rising temperatures, erratic weather […]
Climate Finance: The Urgency of Climate Action in Nigeria
By Grace Oluchi Mbah, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Climate Action Africa Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is facing a critical challenge: climate change. The country is highly vulnerable to the devastating impacts of a warming planet, including extreme weather events like floods and droughts, rising sea levels, and ecological disruptions. These changes threaten not only […]
How Social Responsibility Can Fuel Growth For Small Businesses
Business owners are constantly looking for new ways to thrive and stand out in a competitive market. To accomplish this, it is necessary to recognize that customers make purchasing decisions more easily when they see that the company’s values match their own. Therefore, business owners need to build strong values that align with their target […]
Don’t panic! How SMBs can Handle Any Crisis
The importance of crisis communication planning cannot be overstated, especially in today’s fast-paced business world. Companies are at risk of facing potential crises arising from financial problems, cyber-attacks or rapid technological change, and depending on how they are handled, these crises can negatively impact a company’s growth. Crises, even though unexpected, can trigger challenges for […]
Building Resilience: 6 Simple Climate Solutions for Big Impact in Nigeria
By Grace Oluchi Mbah, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Climate Action Africa Nigeria, a nation brimming with potential, faces a significant challenge: climate change. In 2023, Nigeria actually recorded a decline in rainfall to about 1061 millimeters (mm) compared to 2022, which was about 1137.078 millimeters (mm). These erratic rainfall patterns, combined with rising sea levels […]
How SMEs Can Leverage Media Relations for Growth
In the crowded marketplace, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) often feel like they’re shouting into a void. But what if there was a way that they were able to amplify their voices, reach a wider audience, and build trust – all without breaking the bank? The solution is media relations. While it might sound […]
APPLY: 100 Women-Led SMEs to Get Support at the 3rd Cohort of Growth4Her
Creative Space Startups, a non-profit organisation, is thrilled to announce that applications for the selection of 100 women-led SMEs in Nigeria and Cameroon are now open for the third cohort of Growth4Her. Growth4Her operates as a consortium involving Creative Space Startups, SocioCapital Impact Group, The Learning Gate, and ActivSpaces, overseeing the management of the Cohort. […]
Experts, Stakeholders to Discuss Climate Finance at CAAF24 Webinar
Climate Action Africa (CAA) announces the launch of the CAAF24 pre-event Webinar focusing on Climate Finance in Africa. Open for registration, the webinar will convene a diverse group of experts and stakeholders on February 29. The virtual event hosted on LinkedIn from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM WAT (UTC+1) will explore the successes and challenges of climate finance […]