A Lagos-based startup, Wecylcers Nigeria Limited has emerged winner of the first edition of an pitch event tagged #PitchForLagos sponsored by Case Foundation. It towered above others to win the $50,000USD prize money from a total of nine selected Startups including BudgIT and Mamaletteng among others. “Exciting representation of young companies across various sectors in Nigeria were selected for the …

At 65, Alhaja Kudirat Mobolaji Olufunmilayo embodies the aspirations of environmental protection in Lagos. Everyday, the Grand Mother does the unattractive  job of collecting biodegradable waste bottles from her neighbourhood. Although she is past her prime yet her personal drive and motivation is unmistakable and infectious. Often times she would comb the entire surrounding frantically exposing herself to filthy urine …