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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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Founder of AWP Network Featured in The Nation Nigeria

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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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AWP Network Agribusiness Training for Women

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The AWP Network continues to work with women farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria. For this training session, AWP partnered with locally-based entrepreneur Zanau Hassan Maikusuwa, a seasoned farmer and CEO of Farmfields Agro-Allied Services with funding support from the Planet Earth Institute. Zanau Hassan will continue to coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the …

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Workshop: Branding, Blogging & Social Media

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Join AWP Network and Innov8tiv on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 to discuss Branding, Blogging & Social Media with keynote speaker, J.J. Omojuwa. WHERE: SoBro, 555 Bergen Avenue (3rd Floor) Bronx, NY 10455 WHEN: 6pm The event kicks off at 6pm at SOBRO located in the Bronx. Key takeaways include using social media for: >Public Relations; …

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Attend: 2015 US-Africa Business Conference

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Yale University in collaboration with the State of Connecticut African American Affairs Commission, Southern Connecticut State University, the United States and Africa Development Organization and the City of New Haven presents the U.S. – Africa Business Conference. The conference will focus on Energy, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Agriculture. WHERE: Macmillan Center at Yale University WHEN: September 17-18, 2015 REGISTER …

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Crowdfunding Tips for African Entrepreneurs: 7 Things You Should Know

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Over the years, crowdfunding has become an effective alternative for entrepreneurs to raise funds for their business ideas. Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to raise capital without giving up too much equity. This avenue also provides an alternative to those who may have difficulty gaining access to traditional sources of funding. Indeed, many have had enormous success …

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Founder of the AWP Network on How to Improve the Lives of Women Farmers

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\”It\’s about creating an ecosystem and putting women farmers in the supply chain of how agriculture is done specifically in Nigeria.\” Africa Data Challenge Winner Mary Olushoga – Helping Nigerian women farmers become entrepreneurs Co-winner of the Planet Earth Institute’s Africa Data Challenge, Mary Olushoga is the founder of AWP Network. In this interview, she …

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