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Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
Image credit: Cartier Women Initiate OVERVIEW Since 2006, the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards has supported over a 181 female entrepreneurs worldwide. Each year, 18 finalists representing 6 regions (Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific) are selected during the first round of the competition. These finalists are invited to Read more about Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards[…]
Meet Investment Banker and Perfumer, Tokunbo Amusan
Tokunbo Amusan, an Investment Banker in the UK, who aims to dominate the perfume industry Please tell us about yourself I studied Accounting and Finance in De Montfort University. I work for Goldman Sachs in Government Corporate Bonds and I also run my own perfume business called Tok Haynes. What is Toks Read more about Meet Investment Banker and Perfumer, Tokunbo Amusan[…]
Skills Transfer: NNC X TechHerNg
The Nigerian Networking Community has partnered with TechHerNg to give young Nigerian professionals in diaspora an opportunity to give back home through our Skill Transfer Program #GivingBackHome. TechHerNigeria is a social enterprise hinged on learning, support and collaboration for women working with technology. Set up to demystify technology, it is also a platform for encouraging Read more about Skills Transfer: NNC X TechHerNg[…]
NNC Summer Networking Evening 2017
On the 20th of July NNC was hosted by XclusivEventzz for our first Summer Networking Evening in the city of London. With good music, food and drinks, new connections, and possibly new friendships, were formed. We appreciate everyone who came out for the evening. Keep an eye out for the next!
Word Summit Awards Young Innovators 2017
Image credit: World Summit Awards The World Summit Awards (WSA) Young Innovators is a special recognition for young social entrepreneurs under 30 years of age, using ICTs to take action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Together with the WSA winners of each year, they are honored as outstanding digital innovation Read more about Word Summit Awards Young Innovators 2017[…]
Oluwatobi Sogbanmu is Using Technology to Provide Access to African Fashion
Oluwatobi Sogbanmu is a Global Operations Analyst and Director at Afriq Okin; an app that gives access to tailors, designers and accessory designers. Please tell us about yourself My name is Oluwatobi Sogbanmu, I studied Biomedical Science at University and also did a Masters in Clinical Drug Development. I am currently the Managing Director Read more about Oluwatobi Sogbanmu is Using Technology to Provide Access to African Fashion[…]
Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2017
OVERVIEW The Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award, in partnership with the UK Press Foreign Association, is dedicated to finding ambitious young journalists from across the globe. Judges of the award look for stories that are revelatory, prompt public debate and have led to, or have the potential to leave to, positive change in society. Read more about Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award 2017[…]
Time Management in the Work-place and Nigerians in the Diaspora
Nigerians across the globe are generally known to keep “African/ Nigerian time” especially in social events/gatherings. In the West, this is known as CPT- colored people time, as this often pertains to several other ethnic cultures. I’m guilty of keeping Nigerian time sometimes; intentionally and unintentionally. However, I often wonder, for Nigerians in the Read more about Time Management in the Work-place and Nigerians in the Diaspora[…]
Akogwu Obekpa – Integration Developer and Founder of a UK-Based International Students Agency
Akogwu Obekpa is an Integration Developer and Founder of Direct Access to International Students (DAIS) Education UK Please tell us about yourself I am currently consulting for Capita PLC as an Integration Developer within automotive company. In 2013, after completing my undergraduate degree in Information System from the American University of Nigeria, I Read more about Akogwu Obekpa – Integration Developer and Founder of a UK-Based International Students Agency[…]
World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP)
Image credit: World Bank OVERVIEW The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group. It is a unique opportunity for younger talent who have both a passion for international development and the leadership potential to grow in fascinating top technical and managerial roles in the Read more about World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP)[…]