Author: Tajudeen Adegbenro

Wearable technology that helps measure and track head impact force in recreational activities and sports aims to assist research and support informed decisions on brain injury risks. The startup company, HIT developed the technology. It is based at the Edinburgh Business School (EBS) Incubator at the Heriot-Watt University. The device…

BioCaptiva, a Scottish biotech company has developed a “liquid biopsy” technology device that aims at revolutionizing the early diagnosis and monitoring of challenges in detecting cancers. The University of Edinburgh spin-out raised more than £1 million in seed funding from Archangels, a Scottish Enterprise, and an Edinburgh-based business angel investment…

A world leader in phosphate-based fertilizer production and exportation, OCP Africa, partners with the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science (NISS) on a capacity-building initiative towards the enhancement of soil nutrients to increase the productivity of farmers. In the collaborative agreement, OCP Africa is responsible for the financial aspect while NISS offers the technical…

A global leader in phosphate-based fertilizer production and exportation, OCP Africa, shows its commitment towards agricultural development by partnering with the Nigerian research institutions to help enhance the production of wheat by developing a specialized fertilizer. OCP Africa has collaborated with research institutions in Nigeria like the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training…

Abviris Deutschland investors in biotech innovator are injecting a fund of €2 million to hasten its expansion. This was after it reported promising results for its immunoassay biomarker to assist early diagnosis of the neck, head, and anogenital cancers caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV). The Abviris biomarker incorporated into its CE-marked…

The West Africa Trade & Investment Hub funded by the USAID has collaborated with an investment and economic development advisory firm, CrossBoundary to provide a $14 million private investment fund to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that operates in the West African agribusiness industry. The program is founded to help corporations that…

A company that provides real-time technologies for networking solutions and medical laboratory systems, BATM has developed a new way of rapid tuberculosis diagnosis. The testing and validation stage of the new method will commence later this year and the Stop TB Partnership program will provide full funding. The partnership is…

For the past 15 months, Nigeria’s poultry industry has suffered some setbacks due to the pressure and losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing price of grains. The situation affects farmers heavily as many of them closed their poultry farms and some others slaughter malnourished chickens to deal with the…

Application closes on Tuesday, April 23, 2021. The educational sector has developed over the years. Education startups have come up with lots of innovations like online encyclopedia tools, virtual classrooms, and content management systems so technology can be used to revolutionize the education system. If you are one of such…

A smartphone app and management dashboard aim to assist employers to keep track of which staff had been vaccinated or tested negative for COVID-19. Due to ease in lockdown restrictions, employees have started resuming to their workplaces, and employers will be faced with a new challenge of how to manage…

Zylus Group International, a real estate investment and development company has diversified into agriculture so more families can put food on their tables. The firm is committed to combating hunger which today is one major cause of disquiet in many Nigerian homes. According to Zylus Group’s authorities, the company’s vision…

Application Deadline: April 30th, 2021 The Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program (RSMFP) of the world bank connects world bank research economists with aspiring development economic researchers from developing countries offering fellows the unique opportunities to participate in rigorous policy research within the World Bank’s Vice-Presidency for Development Economics (DEC). For…

Potato is a popular source of energy, potassium, vitamins C and B6 and based on recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition, the tubers of this food crop can also be an excellent source of iron. This simply means that potato can play a critical role in reducing iron…

In the United Kingdom, ViroStop has introduced a line of nasal and oral anti-viral sprays to provide safe and effective protection against a variety of viruses, including COVID-19. The active and natural ingredients in ViroStop work together to create a shield against infections and help with flu and cold symptoms.…

Proscia, a provider of automated and computational pathology solutions, and Ibex Medical Analytics, a cancer diagnostics company focused on artificial intelligence (AI), have formed a strategic alliance to help pathologists diagnose prostate cancer. The partners will advance the use of computationally enabled workflows leveraging AI to improve accuracy, performance, and…

In Africa, mental health is always misconstrued as a result of inadequate sensitization about the subject. This often leads to the stigmatization of individuals with mental health issues. Hence, many victims stay silent and refuse to get the needed treatment. The cost of therapy is also a major challenge for…

The ScaleUp Agribusiness Accelerator Programme targets excellent Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurs, including Founders, CEOs and Own-managers, whose businesses are currently growing and are interested in scaling their enterprises by expanding the market reach and attract potential investors and strategic partners. The agribusiness programme will run for six months with activities, including…

mPharma, a Ghana health tech company, has partnered with Belayab Pharmaceuticals PLC to launch Haltons Pharmacies in Ethiopia. This will increase access to affordable and high-quality medication in the nation. The Managing Director and Shareholder of Belayab Pharmaceuticals, Robel Minassie, reveals that the partnership is critical to assisting the Ethiopian…

A grant has been awarded to the anatomy team at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) to develop and provide surgical training using various methods, including live streaming, virtual reality, and 360 cameras. The £344,000 grant from Health Education Kent Surrey and Sussex will allow the medical school to collaborate…

Is it realistic to produce nitrogen fertilizer on-farm and reduce the agricultural sector’s greenhouse gas emission? Early-stage agric-tech companies, Atmonia and N2 Applied, say yes. It is possible. These two organizations have developed alternative approaches to generating fertilizer in shipping containers using renewable energy sources, which offer carbon-neutral production. Food…