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Founder of AWP Network to Speak in Calabar, Nigeria

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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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Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs: What Nigerian Women Need

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Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria face a host of cultural and institutional hurdles they must negotiate on their way to success. Despite these obstacles, women are thriving because they are learning from each other’s lessons and listening to voices of those who have gone before them. Entrepreneurs need to be encouraged. It is not easy to …

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The Stakes Are High: Starting Your Business While Working 9 – 5

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Most small businesses are started by individuals who work a regular job while launching their startup. It is not always easy to think about starting a new business when working a full-time job, this takes careful planning and excellent time management skills.  The question becomes, how do you properly transition from being an employee to being an …

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Language and Culture – How Genii Games is Using Technology to Spark Innovation

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Innovator and entrepreneur, Adebayo Adegbembo founded Genii Games shortly after participating in the tech-in-education hackathon organized by the Co-creation hub. Genii Games is the parent company of Asa – a growing collection of interactive mobile applications that teach Nigerian culture and languages.  Asa uses animation, voice, text, colorful graphics, and interactive games to capture the interest …

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