Tag: Youths
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Winners Announced: The AWP Network Photo Contest
Grand Prize Winner: Cassandra Ntiamoah, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, “Africhic” A contemporary clothing line design with an African twist. Runner-Up, Ahmadu Abdullah/ @vanheusen_2, FCT Abuja, Nigeria Runner-Up, Akachi Nwoke /@visagesparfait , FCT Abuja, Nigeria, Visages Parfait The AWP Network congratulates all winners and thanks everyone who shared their stories. See additional photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100746889@N02/ …
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African Techpreneurs: Your Chance to Win $1 Million
Salesforce.com (#salesforcehack) just launched the largest single hackathon prize at $1 Million. Developers will create the next killer mobile app on the Salesforce Platform, the world’s number one cloud platform, for a chance to win $1 million. “With the rise of social networks and the proliferation of mobile devices, developers everywhere want to capitalize on the…
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A Young African on What Entrepreneurship Means to Her
A young African participates in our photo essay series and shares with us what entrepreneurship means to her. Name: Akachi Nwoke Business Name: Visages Parfait Beauty Place Location: FCT Abuja, Nigeria What does Entrepreneurship mean to you: Entrepreneurship to me, means freedom. I am a young university graduate and a makeup artist from Nigeria. I share my story…
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A Young African on What Entrepreneurship Means to Him
A Young African participates in our photo essay series and shares with us what entrepreneurship means to him. Name: Ahmadu Abdullah Location: Kuje, FCT Abuja, Nigeria What does Entrepreneurship mean to you: Entrepreneurship to me, means creativity. When people think of entrepreneurs, they think of someone in an office setting but this definition for me, includes the common…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Adebayo Adelekan Location: Lagos, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I didn’t start this business. My name is Adebayo and I am inspired by Elizabeth Ojelua, CEO of Sure-Lift Tranx – a shoe manufacturing company. The story that I am about to share, will inspire you and everyone out there. This story tells me that there…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Nanna Oghenereke Augusta Location: Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I started Reqe Designs because fashion is my passion. My business allows me to do more for myself and the people around me. For me, being an entrepreneur is about bringing people-based solutions to the forefront. For me, it’s not about…
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Microsoft South Africa Wants Black-Owned Software Companies
Microsoft South Africa launched a nationwide search for black-owned software product development firms to join its highly successful enterprise development program. The RFP is open to black-owned software companies across South Africa with a maximum of 50 employees and a maximum turnover of R15 million a year. The company recently kicked off a public Request…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Hussain Zaguru Abdulqadir Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Why did you start your business: It’s been my childhood dream to start a video and film production company. While pursing my first degree at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, I worked on the production of several Hausa films and drama series. Upon graduation, I went full swing into…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Bukola Dawodu Location: Lagos, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I started Benefits Aquarium when I could not find a job. I hold a Master’s degree in Marine Pollution and Management from the University of Lagos. I grew up with the mindset that whatever you build or create in favor of the environment (either directly…
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Launch Your Business Idea in the UK
The UKTI Sirius Program aims to attract the brightest and best student and recent graduate entrepreneurs to set up their businesses in the UK. Whether you have an early idea or an established business plan, you can apply to this program. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive package including financial contribution, a place in one…
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