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“I Am On A Mission to Make Nigerian Youths Employable” – Gbenga Sesan talks to the AWP Network

I am on a mission to make Nigerians youths employable. Let’s put these numbers in perspective, the Nigerian government records youth unemployment rates at 24.9 percent. A government official reveals that only 10 percent of graduates get decent jobs two (2) years after graduation – I am on a mission to reverse this trend. High…

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January 19, 2015

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

Africa, African youths, Ajegunle, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, Digital Jobs, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, future Nigeria, Gbenga Sesan, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Digital Jobs project, PIN, program, progress, Rockefeller Foundation, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths
Apply: 2015 Africa CEO Forum Award

The 2015 AFRICA CEO FORUM is designed to facilitate networking and to encourage participants to share their experiences, know-how, and best practices. Take part in the 2015 AFRICA CEO FORUM and enjoy: outstanding networking opportunities; an innovative and practical conference program which addresses the issues that you care about most; unprecedented visibility in the African and international media. DEADLINE:…

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January 16, 2015

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Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: 2015 Cartier Women’s Initiative Award

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award offers funding, coaching, networking opportunities, and exposure. It is a unique opportunity for early phase women entrepreneurs to take their companies to the next level. The award is designed to maximize the learning experience for candidates, finalists, and laureates. The Cartier Women’s Initiative offers one-to-one personalized business coaching for the…

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January 14, 2015

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Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, Cartier Women’s Initiative, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Planet Earth Institute Invests in the AWP Network Agropreneur Project

The Planet Earth Institute (PEI), an international NGO working for the scientific independence of Africa has made a commitment to fund the AWP Network Agropreneur project. Dr Álvaro Sobrinho, chairman of the Planet Earth Institute said, “data holds a huge amount of promise for scientific development in Africa and for many different business sectors too, but we have…

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January 13, 2015

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, AWP Network Agropreneur, Álvaro Sobrinho, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Farmers, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, Planet Earth Institute, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, training, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth
AWP Network Partners With the WAAW Foundation to Support African Girls in STEM

Working to Advance STEM Education for African Girls This year, the AWP Network will work with the WAAW foundation to support African girls in STEM. The launch of this need-based scholarship program will support African girls studying a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related degree course. To qualify for the program, girls must be: (a) of African origin, living…

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January 2, 2015

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

Africa, African girls, African youths, AWP Network, AWP Network. change, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, STEM, strategy, support, sustainability, techbiz, technology, The AWP Network, Waaw Foundation, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: 2015 TechWomen Program

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities. Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional…

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January 2, 2015

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Africa, African youths, Algeria, AWP Network, business, business support, Cameroon, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, Egypt, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Jordan, Kenya, Lagos, leadership, Lebanon, Libya, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mentoring, Morocco, Nigeria, program, progress, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, small business, solutions, South Africa, STEM, strategy, support, sustainability, tech women, techbiz, technology, TechWomen, The AWP Network, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Yemen, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths, Zimbabwe
In 2015, Be Unreasonable

Each year, the Unreasonable Institute selects 10-20 startups with the potential to impact a million lives or more and provide them: the chance to learn from experienced mentors ranging from John Elstrott, Chairman of Whole Foods, to Phil McKinney, former CTO of HP, to Tom Chi, the former head of UX at Google X, support building…

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December 26, 2014

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Audu Maikori On What It Takes To Start A Record Label In Nigeria

Audu Maikori, C.E.O of Chocolate City Group, appeared on the The Africa Music Law Show with Uduak Oduok to discuss what it takes to start a record label in Nigeria. In the interview, he talks about the state of the Nigerian music industry and working with American artists. Listen to Interview here On How Artists Conduct Themselves on…

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December 23, 2014

Business, Education, Interviews

Africa, African youths, Audu Maikori, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, Chocolate City Group, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, Music industry, my voice matters, Nigeria, Nigerian music industry, program, progress, record label, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The Africa Music Law Show, The AWP Network, Uduak Oduok, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: 2015 Tech Awards

The Tech Awards honors individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit companies who are using technology to significantly improve human conditions in the categories of environment, education, health and economic development. There is also a category for young innovators. The technology used can be either a new invention or an innovative use of an existing technology. The following…

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December 22, 2014

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Africa, African girls in technology, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, tech awards, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young innovators, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: 2015 Sustainia100 – Sustainable Solutions

What is Sustainia100? SUSTAINIA100 is an annual guide to 100 innovative sustainable solutions from around the world. The guide identifies readily available projects, initiatives and technologies at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Last year, Sustainia’s research team and advisory board screened over 1,000 solutions, reviewed over 500, from which the final 100 solutions were selected.…

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December 21, 2014

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, Sustainia 100, Sustainia Award, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths