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MTN MIP Fellows Engage With Karl Toriola On Telecom Industry Dynamics

The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Cohort 2 Fellows engaged in an enlightening session with Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria.  The meeting held in the CEO’s boardroom and served as a platform for candid exchange of ideas and insights that shed light on a spectrum of crucial topics, ranging from the MTN Foundation’s initiatives to the network’s quality of service, …

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Zenith Bank Appoints Juliet Ehimuan As Non-Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Zenith Bank Plc has appointed Juliet Ehimuan as a non-executive director of the firm effective August 29, 2023. Ehimuan is the immediate past director of  Google West Africa. She is also the founder and CEO of Beyond Limits. The appointment, which was announced in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, has also been …

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Somadila Igboanugo

‘How I Broke Record At Russian University’ —Somadila Igboanugo, First Class Medicine Graduate

Nigerian women have continued to show they have all it takes to make history across the country’s border. Somadila Igboanugo, a medical graduate and a blogger recently graduated with a First Class with a 5.0/5.0 CGPA from Rostov State Medical University, Russia. In this exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune, she shares her success story. I feel excited to have graduated …

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[PHOTOS, PROFILE] Meet The 7 Women Selected For The 2023 MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP 2)

The second edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP 2) officially kicked off in May 2023 with the selected twenty fellows across the print, broadcast, and online spectrums. Launched in 2022, the six-month media fellowship fully funded by MTN and done in partnership with the School of Communications, Pan Atlantic University is aimed at equipping the fellows with …

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Meet The Three Nigerian Sisters Who Are All Pilots

Three Nigerian sisters, Mopelola, Oluwaseun, and Oluwafunmilayo Makinde who are pilots have shown they have what it takes to challenge the status quo, especially in an industry that is typically male-dominated. The sisters’ journey into the world of aviation was significantly influenced by their father, Captain Wale Makinde, a seasoned helicopter pilot who has dedicated his life to the skies. …

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Want To Become A Digital Nomad But Have No Experience? Here’s All You Should Know To Get Started

While the term ‘digital nomad’ is not entirely a new phenomenon, the remote work era has made it increasingly popular. What’s a Digital Nomad? A digital nomad is someone who works remotely using digital technologies and the internet while traveling and living a nomadic lifestyle. Digital nomads are not tied to a fixed location or traditional office arrangement, and they …

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These 7 Tips Would Help You Bounce Back After Making A Major Mistake At Work

Mistakes are inevitable and so, you making one does not mean it is the end of the world. While you cannot stop mistakes from happening, you can, however, bounce back and learn from them. We all know how difficult bouncing back can be, especially when such a mistake is made at work and you are very convinced you would get …

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Onyinye Omenugha

24-Year-Old Nigerian Law Student Wins Prestigious Princess Diana Award

Onyinye Omenugha has received the prestigious Lady Diana Award which annually honours outstanding young persons in the United Kingdom and around the globe. The award established in memory of the late Princess Diana of Wales recognizes people between the ages of nine and 25 who have done remarkable things which affect humanity positively, in the tradition of Prince Diana. Omenugha, …

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Telecommuting: Transforming the Job Market and Expanding Opportunities

Telecommuting, or working from home, has become increasingly popular over the past few years. This shift in work culture has revolutionized the job market, offering a myriad of benefits to both employers and employees. For employers, telecommuting can lead to increased productivity. A recent study found that remote workers are 13% more productive than their in-office counterparts. Employers also save on overhead …

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Google’s First West Africa Director, Juliet Ehimuan Steps Down

Juliet Ehimuan has announced her departure from Google after twelve years. Before her appointment as Google’s West Africa Director,  she served as the company’s Country Director for Nigeria. During her tenure, Ehimuan led groundbreaking initiatives and impact stories in the technology ecosystem which include launching the Google for Startups Accelerator Program; localizing key products like Google Maps, Street View, and …

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