The Afro Insider

June 9, 2026. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

After Being Rejected for a Kitchen Porter Job, This Founder Raji Kudus Adewale Built an AI Career Platform He Wished He Had

Before becoming a tech founder, Raji Kudus Adewale was simply trying to survive abroad. Like many immigrants chasing better opportunities, he took on different jobs while searching for stability. At one point, he applied for a kitchen porter role, a physically demanding entry-level position often overlooked by others. He didn’t get it. For many people, […]

June 9, 2026. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

World Bank Backs Nigerian EdTech Startup Safeticha for Advancing Digital Learning in Africa

Across Africa, millions of students still learn in classrooms struggling with overcrowding, outdated teaching systems, and limited access to personalized education. While technology has transformed industries like finance and commerce, many schools across the continent continue to rely on manual processes that leave teachers overwhelmed and students underserved. For Nigerian startup Safeticha, this challenge became […]

June 9, 2026. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Meet Dr. Iroro Tanshi, the Nigerian Woman Who Won One of the World’s Most Prestigious Prizes

For years, conversations about African innovation have largely focused on technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. But far from startup boardrooms and venture capital headlines, another Nigerian was quietly building impact in one of the world’s most overlooked fields, wildlife conservation. Her work would eventually earn her global recognition and one of the most respected awards in […]