Everyone has the right to live free from poverty and the chance to thrive. Every efforts must be made to eradicate poverty so all people, everywhere, can live with dignity and prosperity. Friday is #EndPoverty Day. un.org/en/observances/day-fo…

LAGOS AGRITHON 2025 Are you reimagining the future of food and agriculture? We’re calling on bold agripreneurs and innovators with fresh ideas to transform Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Apply for a chance to access funding from a ₦150 million pool to scale your solution and drive real impact. *Priority Areas:* * Cold chain and storage solutions * Climate-smart and sustainable farming practices * Smart farming (hydroponics, aeroponics, greenhouse, precision ag) * Waste-to-value and circular economy solutions * Digital platforms, ag-finance, and market linkage innovations * Farm equipment design and local fabrication. * Innovative Product Development * Any other breakthrough solution improving efficiency, sustainability, or access in agriculture. *Registration Period: 23rd August – 8th September 2025* *Participants must pay attention to the following:* • Business must be 1+ years with evidence of MVP or verifiable sales. • Founder must be aged 18–40 years • Open to startups, innovators, and teams working in agribusiness or food systems • Must be based in Lagos or have a project impacting Lagos agrifood systems • Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) • Must be registered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA) • Must have an innovative solution addressing a critical challenge in agriculture or food systems *Evaluation Criteria* *Submissions will be evaluated based on:* • Innovation – Uniqueness and creativity of the solution • Feasibility – Practicality within the Nigerian agricultural context • Scalability – Potential to reach and impact many stakeholders • Supply Chain & Logistics – Solutions for storage, transport, and distribution • Sustainability – Alignment with sustainable agricultural practices • Market Viability – Clear business model and market growth potential • Presentation – Clarity, confidence, and effective communication APPLY HERE: bit.ly/3JlNri3