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Lagos, 30 April 2024 – ChowdeckNigeria’s leading on-demand delivery service, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to optimize its operations and support its expansion to more cities across the country.The seed funding round included investments from YCombinator, Goodwater Capital, FounderX Ventures, Hoaq Fund, Levare Ventures, True Culture Funds, and Haleakala Ventures. Simon Borrero and Juan Pablo Ortega (co-founders of Rappi – the largest online delivery platform in Latin America), Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi (co-founders of Paystack), Sudeep Ramani (Sportybet), Ayo Arikawe (Thrive Agric) and Karthik Ramakrishnan (Amazon) also participated as angels. Zoom in Since launching in October 2021…

Endurance Grand sent the internet into a frenzy after she chopped off her locks earlier this yearA video of the dancer happily vibrating with her barber during a grooming session has surfaced onlineThe conversation between the dancer and her handsome barber has excited many fansIn January 2024, Ghanaian dancer from DWP Dance Academy, Endurance Grand, shared her new look, causing quite a stir online.The dancer stated that her decision to chop off her locks was to embrace her true identity and serve as a reminder to her fans to unapologetically love themselves. A recent video of the Endurance Grand enjoying…

The Consulate General of the High Commission of South Africa, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has described the golf tournament organized by the consulate at the Ikoyi Club 1938, at the weekend, as an event that will build friendships and better connect businesses from the countries. Moroe said the tournament, christened the South Africa Cup, will enhance the good relations between top businessmen from South Africa and Nigeria, adding that since the maiden event held last year, the Consulate has received good feedback and intends to maintain it as part of the South. African week ahead. Organized to mark 30 years of…

George and Daniel, twin brothers from Murang’a County, have mesmerized Kenyans with their extraordinary love lifeThe brothers, who are pastors and singers, live harmoniously, sharing professions and similar aspirations in love Originally considering marrying twin sisters, George and Daniel eventually chose unrelated partners, fearing their bond might overshadow the relationshipThe Murang’a twin brothers who got married have shown off similar village bungalows for their wives in the village.The Murang’a twins recounted their deep love for each other. Photo: George.Source: UGCThe twin brothers recounted how they spent most of their days together, living a happy life with the ladies they married.Speaking…

Such salmon die prematurely in fish farms in Norway. Photo: – / Norwegian Food Safety Authority/AFPSource: AFPThey are hailed for their omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients, but Norway salmon are not themselves in the best of health in the fish farms where they are raised.Nearly 63 million salmon — a record — died prematurely last year in the vast underwater sea pens that dot the fjords of Norway, the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon.This represents a mortality rate of 16.7 percent, also a record high and a number that has steadily increased over the years — posing an economic…

The future needs passionate, happy and confident people who challenge the status quo and stand by their beliefs. Professor Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang’s announcement at the University of Professional Studies, UPSA, has breathed new life into Ghana’s political scene and set a positive course for the future. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) UK and Ireland branch congratulated Professor Jane Nana Opoku-Agyemang on her outstanding performance at the unveiling ceremony. Her eloquence and grace captivated everyone present and left an indelible mark on their hearts. In announcing the talented and dynamic professor as the vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress…

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has urged government and the private sector to increase investment in technologies suitable for climate change mitigation to improve people’s diets.Dr. Maxwell D. Asante, the Principal Researcher (Rice Breeder), CSIR-Crop Research Institute (CRI), Ghana, noted that upgrading technologies would create wealth for farmers and improve their livelihoods.”There is a need to upgrade technologies along the value chain for greater impact on the national economy,” he said.Dr Asante made the call in a presentation to more than 100 participants during a Webinar organized by CSIR, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science,…

Google officially opened applications for the 8th cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. This cohort will focus on leveraging startups artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges and unlock new opportunities across the continent. About the program The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a Semester, virtual program without shares which provides African startups with mentorship, technical resources and access to a global network of experts and investors. Class 8 program will be run by June to September 2024 and will include: Equity-free support: Up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits. Mentorship: Personalized guidance…

Kwadwo Sheldon was unhappy when Eii Scanty and Big Paradise workers criticized him on his YouTube channelThis came after dance musician Shatta Wale snubbed Kwadwo Sheldon when the latter tried to shake his hand and welcome him to the UK.Many people applauded Eii Scanty and Big Paradise for not being biased with the content they discuss on Kwadwo Sheldon’s YouTube channelEii Scanty and Big Paradise, employers of popular Ghanaian YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon, have criticized their boss after a video of him being snubbed by dancehall musician Shatta Wale went viral on social media.Kwadwo Sheldon (right) and Shatta Wale (left) in…

After almost a month of traveling, I’m catching up on articles I didn’t get around to posting before I left! Let’s start! Dr Leo Igwe is on a US tour raising awareness of his efforts to increase critical thinking in Africa. The Humane Society of Santa Barbara (HSSB) hosted his visit to Santa Barbara. Dr. Igwe is a board member of the Humanist Association of Nigeria and Humanists International. He holds an MA in philosophy and a PhD in religious studies from the University of Bayreuth in Germany and wrote his PhD thesis on witchcraft accusations in Northern Ghana. Igwe…