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Oze empowers African small businesses by digitizing their operations. Its app enables tracking of sales, expenses, and customer data, with analysis providing tailored recommendations and business education. Users can access Oze Coaches for additional support. With over 150,000 registered users, Oze is West Africa's largest online SME community, with a proven track record of driving business growth.

Indorama Fertilizers operates a world-class, 1.4 million metric tonnes per annum urea manufacturing facility based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The plant has been developed to global environmental, social and construction standards. It plays a key role in supporting the agricultural sector in Nigeria by providing a reliable supply of fertilizers for local farmers, thereby enabling import substitution and supporting the diversification needs of the Nigerian economy. Indorama Fertilizers is also advantageously located to serve neighboring West African countries and key Western hemisphere markets, including North America, South America and Europe

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, established in 1985 and headquartered in Lomé, Togo, provides a range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services across Africa and internationally. Its operations include Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Consumer Banking, offering products such as current and savings accounts, loans, cards, and digital banking services. The bank serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small and medium enterprises, multinationals, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. With a network of 888 branches and over 2,460 ATMs, Ecobank facilitates various financial services, including treasury, cash management, remittance, and bancassurance. Subsidiaries such as Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Ecobank Zimbabwe Limited extend its services, focusing on commercial and retail banking tailored to local markets.

BUA Cement Plc, established in 2018, specializes in producing and distributing CEM II type cement under the brand "BUA Cement". This product is designed to meet Nigerian Industrial Standards and caters to various construction needs across Nigeria. Its distinctive features include high early strength, rapid setting, and low heat of hydration, making it suitable for block-making, plastering, and concrete works. The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of bagged cement and bulk cement within Nigeria.

Husk Power Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a renewable energy company based in Patna, India, that focuses on generating and distributing electricity to households, community services, small businesses, and factories. Founded in 2007, the company utilizes biomass waste—such as rice husks and other agricultural residues—to produce electricity through its proprietary technology. Husk Power Systems designs and operates mini-power plants and micro-grids, offering electricity as a pay-for-use service primarily to rural areas. This approach not only provides reliable lighting, reducing reliance on kerosene, but also fosters economic development by enabling microenterprises and the use of electricity-operated machinery. By creating a sustainable energy ecosystem at each power plant, Husk Power Systems aims to deliver shared value to its stakeholders and stimulate local economies.

Eranove SA is a prominent player in public service management, focusing on electricity and drinking water production in West Africa. The company generates electricity through hydro-electric dams, thermal power stations, and independent electricity production using combustion turbines. It manages the transmission and distribution of electricity, providing customer services through call centers and commercial channels, while also exporting electricity to neighboring countries such as Ghana, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali on behalf of the Ivorian government. In addition to its electricity operations, Eranove is involved in the production and distribution of potable water in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, maintaining water treatment facilities and transport networks. The company also addresses sewage and drainage services and supports remote villages with man-powered pumps. Founded in 2003 and based in Paris, Eranove has undergone a name change from Finagestion SA in 2014, reflecting its commitment to providing sustainable access to essential services in the region.

Beloxxi Industries Limited is a Nigerian company that specializes in the production and supply of cream cracker biscuits. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Agbara, Nigeria, the company operates with a focus on quality and affordability. Beloxxi's biscuits are produced using a hygienic and efficient process, utilizing high-quality raw materials without additives. The product range is designed to meet global standards while providing healthier snacking options for customers in Nigeria and West Africa. The company's distribution network ensures that its products are accessible to a wide audience, reflecting its commitment to consumer satisfaction and continuous improvement.