AWP Network

International Reporters features the AWP Network

Mary Olushoga is the founder of the African Women Power (AWP) Network, an enterprise recently given distinction at the World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) 2012. Through AWP, Mary supports and consults young Africans interested in starting a business. We met her at the WSYA ceremony in Canada and asked her about her passion to support …

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Apply for the Technology Innovation Program

The Nigerian Ministry of Communication Technology has launched a Technology Innovation Program called Techlaunchpad to accelerate the access to market for the local software developers in Nigeria. With venture capital fund of $15 million (from both government and private investors) to support this program and the other Incubation programs in Nigeria, the Ministry is poised …

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Voices of Young African Entrepreneurs: YouWin Nigeria Award Winner Shares His Dream for the Mining Industry

Peter Owoeye, CEO of BayRoyal International Limited and YouWin Award winner discusses his company’s role within the mining industry in Nigeria. YouWIN (Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria) is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Communication Technology, and the Ministry of Youth Development. These ministries launched an annual business plan competition to …

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CEO of Splash Mobile Money

From Harvard to Sierra Leone – CEO of Splash Mobile Money Finds His Path

Chief Executive Officer of Splash Mobile Money, Daniel Osei-Antwi talks with the AWP Network about finding his path. Prior to joining his company, Daniel worked with Manocap – the first investor behind Splash. While there, he quickly became a strong believer in the exciting potential for mobile money platforms across Africa. Before moving to Sierra …

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Wale Adeniranye of SigniLife Consulting Limited

Webinar: Learn Why Your Personal Development and Brand are Essential to Your Business Growth

In this webinar, Wale Adeniranye, President and Founder of SigniLife Consulting Limited – shares strategies on how to develop your personal brand and achieve harmonious success in career, business, and life. Adeniranye is a personal development expert and graduated from the University of Ibadan with a Master\’s degree in Economics. Click here to listen to …

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Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa

Voices of Young African Entrepreneurs – Farmer Shares Business Tips

Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa, President of Farmfields Agro-Allied Services talks with the AWP Network about how he got started and the role his company plays in supporting local farmers and agricultural investors. His company deals with all aspects of farming – animals and crops. He states, “it is our goal to help farmers and agricultural investors …

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FREE Business Education Webinar to Benefit Youths

The African Women Power (AWP) Network will continue with its FREE business education webinars developed exclusively for youths who want to become entrepreneurs. AWP touted for its unique ability to turn dreams into reality, carries out its mission through a small business blog that provides business education content with the purpose to empower and inspire …

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Apply Now for the AWP Network Vendor Program

Apply here: AWP Network Vendor Program The African Women Power (AWP) Network has launched a vendor program in collaboration with Shoprite Nigeria to help increase the number of women entrepreneurs who supply to Shoprite. The AWP Network Vendor program is a capacity building program for local vendors seeking professional guidance regarding best practices and guidelines …

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2013 Google Scholarship Program for Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Google Europe & Israel Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is now open to students who will be enrolled in study for the 2013/2014 academic year at a university in Europe or Israel. Students must be enrolled in a computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical program. Students with a disability, mental health, …

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The Big Picture Goal is to Promote a Positive Image of Africa

From food trucks bringing local fresh healthy foods to underprivileged communities in Vermont, to providing education for girls in Afghanistan, the 52 nominations for Oxfam’s first-ever International Women’s Day Challenge on GOOD Maker highlighted the power that women have to make the world a better place. But once the public had spoken, and the voting …

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