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The AWP Network Promotes Entrepreneurship at Afe Babalola University

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  In line with its mission to power small business success for African entrepreneurs through training and support, the AWP Network organized a pitch competition for young entrepreneurs at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. The event was done in collaboration with the Inspire Young Leaders Summit (IYLS), an organization led by Mide Popoola. The AWP …

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‘I started my business to inspire others’ says handbag designer – Sharon Agwunobi

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I first connected with the founder of “Aura by Alaye” Sharon Agwunobi at the AWP Network business pitch event at Afe Babalola University in Ekiti State, Nigeria. She was one of the student entrepreneurs who received financial support from the AWP Network. I became interested in Sharon’s company when she showed me samples of her …

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Calling ALL University Students: The AWP Network at Afe Babalola University

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Young people in Africa are creative and full of ideas. Many times their fresh outlook on life is what will take our society to the next level.  However, most times they are hindered by the lack of opportunities to showcase their creativity, coupled with inadequate mentoring and insufficient capital. Introducing #SIC2017 The SIC entrepreneurial challenge …

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Photos from the 2016 Inspire Young Leaders Summit at Afe Babalola University

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The Inspire Young Leaders Summit is an annual youth leadership conference organized by Team INSPIRE with the aim of nurturing young leaders from within the educational system to prepare them for the responsibilities ahead. The summit brings together young leaders from top universities across the nation and seeks to create a platform that allows these …

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