Category: Business

• Founder of AWP Network to Speak in Calabar, Nigeria

  

  The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) is a non-governmental organization established in 2011 with the vision “to build generations of young people educated to become compassionate, entrepreneurial and engaged citizens who are empowered to take responsibility for their own lives and for making a difference in the world.” The Bridge Leadership Foundation is pleased to announce its 6th career day…

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  August 9, 2016

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• Finding Opportunity in Northern Nigeria: Female Entrepreneur Sets Up Vocational Training School for Kids

  

  Founded by Hafsatu Hamza-Babaji and located in Kaduna, Nigeria, Teen Tycoons is a vocational training school for children ages 6 to 18.  A 2016 Tony Elumelu entrepreneurship program participant, Hafsatu Hamza-Babaji describes herself as a “skills development specialist.” She says that her company uses practical experiences to facilitate learning. She continues, “students at the school…

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  August 1, 2016

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  Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, Hafsatu Hamza-Babaji, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Kaduna, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small biz, small business, solutions, South Africa, Startup, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, Teen Tycoons, TEEP program, The AWP Network, Tony Elumelu, Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths

• Meet the Female Carpenter Who Designed Lagos State Deputy Governor’s Conference Room

  

  In many parts of the world, carpentry is a male-dominated profession. At the AWP Network we were excited to connect with Mesturah Shittu, founder of Turahafrique Interiors. Mesturah is not only a mentee to AWP Network founder, Mary Olushoga, she is also a carpenter. Mesturah and her team were responsible for  re-designing the Lagos State…

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  July 12, 2016

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  Africa, African Women Power Network, African youths, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, Carpenters, carpentry, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, female carpenters, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mesturah Olafenwa, Mesturah Shittu, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, Turahafrique, Turahafrique Interiors, University of Lagos, women, women and girls, women carpenters, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths

• Founder of AWP Network Featured in The Nation Nigeria

  

  A mix between public relations consultancy and small business development service, Olushoga’s platform shares startup stories of entrepreneurs, organizes events, webinars and clinics, and creates opportunities to connect with business experts in marketing, technology and human resources fields, for example. She mentors and inspires youths to maximize their potential. The AWP Network is an internationally…

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  July 11, 2016

  Business, Education, Events, Interviews

  Africa, Africa Data Challenge Winner, Africa Women Power Network, Africa. Nigeria, African youths, AfrikInterns, agribusiness, agriculture, ARISE News, ARISE News TV, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, BusinessDay Nigeria, challenge, change, Chima Michael Oleru, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Femi Taiwo, girls, growth, H.O.P.E Foundation, HOPE Foundation, House of Lords, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, Lord Paul Boateng, Mara Mentor, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Media, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, Palace of Westminster, Planet Earth Institute, program, progress, small business, Smile and Mobile Tech Blog, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, The Nation, The Nation Nigeria, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, women farmers, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths

• SheWillConnect Networking Event Hosted By Intel® West Africa

  

  On Saturday, June 18th at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi – Intel® West Africa hosted the SheWill Connect networking event  to connect organizations who serve the diverse needs of women. Attendees found the session interactive and engaging as Intel® West Africa discussed its women empowerment initiatives and 2016 strategy on women.  Intel® West Africa aims to…

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  June 27, 2016

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  Aderemi Ademiju, Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, Babatunde Akinola, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Intel® West Africa, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, networking, Nigeria, Oreoluwa Somolu-Lesi, program, progress, SheWill Connect, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, Titilope Sonuga, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths

• The AWP Network Photo Contest – Meet the Judges

  

  Apply to the AWP Network Photo Contest    Cassandra Ntiamoah is the 2013 winner of the AWP Network Photo Contest. She is founder of “Africhic,” a fashion manufacturing and design company.  She started her company by making bow-ties out of Ankara fabric and then proceeded to design bags, shoes, and dresses for her customers. Cassandra…

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  June 6, 2016

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• How I Turned My Side Hustle Into a Sustainable Business

  

  Swish Ideas began as a side hustle with the aim to modernize the gifts and souvenirs distributed at events in Nigeria. My goal was to make these items functional thereby adding to the joy the event brings to its audience. In turn, event hosts get significant value for their money and guests remember the event. The…

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  May 23, 2016

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  Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, business, Business Resources, business support, challenge, change, Chioma Agha, collaboration, competition, development, Dr. Chioma Agha, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, gifts, girls, growth, idea, ideas, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, Souvenirs, strategy, support, sustainability, Swish Ideas, Swish Ideas Ltd, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths

• Apply: The AWP Network Photo Contest

  

  What is the AWP Network Photo Competition? The AWP Network believes that any African anywhere in the world can make a difference and an impact in their local community. Our goal is to engage young Africans anywhere in the world and under the age of 30. You do not have to wait until you go…

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  May 9, 2016

  Business, Education, Events, Interviews

  Africa, African Women Power Network, African youths, Akachi Nwoke, awards, AWP Network, AWP Network photo contest, Bukola Dawodu, business, business support, challenge, change, CNN, CNN Startup Africa, collaboration, competition, cosmetics, development, education, emerging, employment, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Enugu, Ghana, girls, growth, House of Tara, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, makeup supplies, making a difference, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, Nigerian youth, Photo competition, photo contest, photo essay, pictures, program, progress, small business, small business grants, solutions, South Africa, Startup, startup stories, stories, strategy, Success Stories, support, sustainability, technology, testimonials, The AWP Network, Unemployment, Visages Parfait, winners, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths

• Developing a Business Strategy that works in Africa

  

  Most major corporations struggle with developing a business strategy that works in Africa. Fifty percent (50%) of business leaders do not believe they have a winning strategy to begin with and almost all report missing major opportunities in the market. About two-thirds of business executives say that their company’s capabilities don’t support the way they…

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  May 6, 2016

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

• Irene Ochem Launches Forum for African Women Entrepreneurs

  

  The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) plans to host its annual conference and exhibition from September 21st to 23rd, 2016 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. Founded by Irene Ochem, AWIEF is a Pan-African initiative and platform created to bring attention and focus to the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit the African woman possesses while…

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  May 3, 2016

  Business, Education, Events, Interviews

  Africa, Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum, African woman, African women, African youths, awards, AWIEF, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, conference, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Events, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Irene Ochem, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths