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Why do we lionise entrepreneurs?
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1099+ words) I hate being called an entrepreneur. Over the years of running a busyness, sorry business, I’ve frequently heard this word associated with my work but have come to think of it as a very dirty word, its use an accusation…...
MTN Benin moves 12 startups to mid-term evaluation in Innovation Lab programme
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (194+ words) By: Nana Appiah Acquaye MTN Benin has completed the mid-term evaluation phase of its MTN Innovation Lab, with 12 startups presenting their solutions after undergoing 10 weeks of pre-incubation aimed at strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. The pitch session brought…...
Nigeria leads Africa equity funding in H1 2026 with $214m
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (520+ words) Nigeria has emerged as the most preferred destination for equity funding in the first half of 2026, as startups across the country raised $214 million in the first six months of the year. This is according to data from the funding analytics…...
Brockville entrepreneur Wajahat "Waji" Khaleeque named 2026 Business Person of the Year - The Brockvilleist - 100% independent, local news for Brockville and area
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (384+ words) The Brockville area's go-to source for local news – covering Brockville, Gananoque, Lansdowne, Mallorytown, and everything in between. A Brockville-based entrepreneur whose businesses have become local favourites will be honoured with one of the city’s highest business accolades this fall. The…...
MP Singgh Expands His Mission of Helping Entrepreneurs Build Global Businesses
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (144+ words) MP Singgh - Global Business Strategist "Global business expansion is about creating opportunities that generate long-term business success. Entrepreneurs need a clear strategy, the right market, and sustainable growth plans to compete internationally," said MP Singgh. MP Singgh is also the…...
The visibility problem: Why many Nigerian tech startups struggle to survive in 2026
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (402+ words) Nigeria remains Africa’s leading technology hub, producing innovative startups across fintech, healthtech, logistics, agritech and artificial intelligence. Yet building a great product is only half the battle. Every year, promising startups disappear, not necessarily because their ideas were poor, but…...
Vove ID launches compliance program for African startups
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (731+ words) Compliance infrastructure company Vove ID has announced an initiative which aims to provide startups with access to the tools, frameworks, and mentorship needed to enable them build trust with regulators, investors and customers. According to an announcement released today by…...
Her Voice: At 16, Chanelle Chalazan is proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship
13+ hour, 35+ min ago (1041+ words) Drinking water advisory in affect for some areas Boil Water Advisory Most 16-year-olds spend their summers with friends or preparing for another school year. Chanelle Chalazan is spending hers travelling across Canada, setting up booths at major trade shows, meeting…...
Loughborough student entrepreneur recognised in Forbes Spain 30 Under 30
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (460+ words) A Loughborough University student entrepreneur has been recognised in the Forbes Spain 30 Under 30 list in recognition of his key role in founding and growing AI hospitality start-up ChatBlu. Alexander Dillon, who will return to Loughborough in September to complete the…...
Ipswich Market stallholders positive about Cornhill move
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (392+ words) Stallholders said they hoped plans to move their market across a town centre square could attract more customers. Ipswich Borough Council has proposed moving the town's market to a new position opposite their current location at the Cornhill. The council…...