MTN MIP-2 Fellows embark on one-week study trip to Johannesburg, South Africa The second cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP-2) began their nine-day study trip to South Africa on Friday, September 15, 2023, as a part of their six-month fully funded fellowship on media innovation. Before their takeoff from Nigeria, the Fellows were treated to a premium experience...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...