AWP Network

Making a Difference in the Lives of African Entrepreneurs

The AWP Network Honored at the Nigeria Centenary U.S Awards

The Nigeria Centenary U.S Awards (NCUSA) recognized individuals and organizations for their achievements and commitment to society as part of the celebrations to mark Nigeria’s 100 years as a nation. NCUSA was organized by Royal Maids in collaboration with the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. Prominent event organizers include Yetunde Oso, CEO of…

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October 20, 2014

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Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, Bola Omotosho, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, Deola Otunuga, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Femi Ojetunde, growth, Habib Habu Baba, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, Nigeria Centenary U.S Awards, Olusegun Mimiko, Prince Chris Enweremadu, program, progress, Royal Maids, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Need Money to Jumpstart Your Business Idea? Apply for the Cheetah Fund

The €400,000 Cheetah Fund will support African pioneers with the seed money needed to kick-start or boost their world-changing projects. If pioneers manage to crowdfund at least 30% of their target amount via 1%Club within 30 days, the Cheetah Fund will grant them the remaining amount. The Cheetah Fund is powered by the Dutch National Postcode Lottery.…

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October 19, 2014

Business, Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, Cheetah Fund, collaboration, competition, Crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, 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
African Entrepreneur Launches Empowerment Fund

Tony O. Elumelu just launched the Elumelu Nigeria Empowerment Fund to revitalise distressed communities across Nigeria. Seeded and managed by the Tony Elumelu foundation, the Elumelu Nigeria empowerment fund, a non-profit organization, will transform communities that have been ravaged by natural disasters, hazards and conflicts, into thriving and economically sustainable communities. The Fund will create…

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October 19, 2014

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Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, Elumelu, empowerment fund, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, Nigeria empowerment fund, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, Tony Elumelu, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Top 7 Branding Mistakes Businesses Should Avoid

‘Too many entrepreneurs underestimate the amount of effort it takes to build a great brand.’ Your brand is your identity, and it’s critical to avoid the all-too-common mistakes that have ruined businesses in the past. While most businesses know that it’s important to have a brand, too many entrepreneurs underestimate the amount of effort it…

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October 19, 2014

Business, Education

Africa, AWP Network, brand, branding, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, process, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices
Entrepreneur Creates Fellowship for African students at Harvard

Christen Sveaas, founder, executive chairman, and owner of Norwegian investment firm Kistefos, set to establish a fellowship for African students. The Kistefos African Public Service Graduate Fellowship Fund will provide support to degree program candidates and executive education program participants from African nations with an interest in improving governance and public resources at all levels.…

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October 19, 2014

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Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, Christen Sveaas, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Kistefos, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, progress, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices
Innovations for Youth Employment in Africa

Are you from sub-Saharan Africa and between the ages of 18 and 30? then you should apply. Ashoka and the MasterCard Foundation invites you to share how you are increasing employment opportunities for young people in Africa. By entering this challenge, you will join a community of fellow innovators that are transforming the landscape of…

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October 14, 2014

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Africa, African youths, Ashoka, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, marketing, Mary Olushoga, MasterCard Foundation, my voice matters, Nigeria, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth unemployment, Youths
Apply: MTN Ghana Mobile App Challenge

The 2014 MTN Apps Challenge will award the most innovative and locally relevant mobile apps. This is only open to citizens of, and those permanently residing in Ghana. Entries of apps shall be accepted in the following categories: Education Lifestyle Games and Entertainment Additional Information: Participants can enter the competition with one or more apps.…

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October 14, 2014

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Africa, African youths, App challenge, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Ghana, growth, idea, Innovation, marketing, Mary Olushoga, MTN, program, progress, small business, solutions, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, Youths
Join the Lagos Build-a-thon with ALN Ventures

If you have a business or an idea and would like to attend. Apply here: ALN Ventures

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October 14, 2014

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Africa, African youths, ALN Ventures, AWP Network, business, business support, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Lagos, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, Youths
Apply: FARA Africa Student Essay Competition

FARA Africa is introducing an essay competition for full-time students of agriculture programs throughout African tertiary institutions to include universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Do you have an idea for improving innovation in agriculture? then you should apply. Please note that this competition is not open to students of African origin studying outside the African…

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October 14, 2014

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Africa, African youths, agriculture, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, FARA, FARA Africa, Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa, growth, idea, Innovation, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: Coder4Africa Training Program in Nigeria

Coders4Africa provides African programmers and developers a gateway to high-quality training and certifications in new technologies and platforms that currently dominate the software development industry. Apply for their upcoming training program here: Coder4Africa

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October 13, 2014

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Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, Coders4Africa, collaboration, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, growth, idea, Innovation, Nigeria, progress, solutions, strategy, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs