NBA Africa&039;s Recent Initiatives in Lagos

In recent weeks, NBA Africa has been actively engaged in several initiatives in Lagos, Nigeria, focusing on youth development, mental health, and entrepreneurial support.

The Jr. NBA and AFD Basketball Experience concluded its third season in Lagos with a two-day symposium. This program, in collaboration with Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has reached over 40,000 youths from 54 schools in Lagos through basketball clinics and life-skills sessions. The symposium emphasized mental health, hygiene, and gender equality, while also enhancing the capacity of physical education teachers.

In another significant development, the NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Demo Day was held, where two Nigerian startups, Festival Coins and Salubata, emerged among the four winners. Festival Coins, an event technology company, won the first-place prize of $50,000, while Salubata, which creates modular shoes from plastic waste, secured the second-place prize of $40,000. These startups were recognized for their innovative solutions and will receive financial support and mentorship from NBA Africa and its partners.

Results:
- NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Demo Day Winners:
- Festival Coins (Nigeria) - $50,000
- Salubata (Nigeria) - $40,000
- HustleSasa (Kenya) - $30,000
- UBR VR (Egypt) - $20,000

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