Archives Tag: Nigerian
Nigerian, Helen Williams, Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Hand-Made Wig
April 19, 2022
A Nigerian woman, Helen Williams, has secured the Guinness World Record for crafting the longest hand-made wig. The wig she created measures an impressive 351.28 meters (1,152 feet 5 inches). Helen invested 11 days and two million naira (£2,000 or $2,500) in the meticulous construction of the wig, utilizing 1,000 bundles of hair, 12 cans … Continue reading Nigerian, Helen Williams, Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Hand-Made Wig
Gifty Introduces Platform for Building Digital Stores
April 19, 2022
 Nigerian company Gifty has introduced a platform that enables merchants to establish a digital store where they can showcase their products and receive orders through direct messaging. The platform was founded in January 2022 by Victor Akpan (CEO), David Enejison (CTO), and Francisca David (COO) and can be set up in under five minutes. … Continue reading Gifty Introduces Platform for Building Digital Stores
Apply For the Sterling Apprenticeship Program (SAP) For Nigerian Secondary School Leavers
April 19, 2022
Sterling Bank invites young Nigerians who recently graduated from secondary school to apply for the Sterling Apprenticeship Program (SAP). Persons who meet this criterion have the chance to further their education via learning tracks that adequately prepare them for life in the corporate world. Read more about Opportunities The Sterling Apprenticeship Program is the product … Continue reading Apply For the Sterling Apprenticeship Program (SAP) For Nigerian Secondary School Leavers
Applications Open For The Next Economy Core Life Skills Training Program For Nigerian Youth
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the Next Economy Core Life Skills Training Program. If you are a young Nigerian and would like to gain skills that will enable you to succeed in business, you should consider enrolling on this program. Read more about Opportunities The Core Life Skills training program is part of the broader … Continue reading Applications Open For The Next Economy Core Life Skills Training Program For Nigerian Youth
The FCMB Executive Trainee Program For Young Nigerian Graduates
April 19, 2022
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is inviting young Nigerian graduates to apply for its Executive Trainee Program. If you would like to build a career in the Nigerian banking industry, here’s a chance for you to start on that path. Read more about Opportunities Persons who FCMB selects to take part in this training program … Continue reading The FCMB Executive Trainee Program For Young Nigerian Graduates
Apply For The MasterCard Foundation Creative Business Cup 2022 For Nigerian Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
If you are an entrepreneur in Nigeria’s creative sector, here’s an opportunity you should consider taking advantage of. MasterCard Foundation invites you to enter its Creative Business Cup, a competition involving startups in the creative fields. You stand the chance of gaining technical support, expert mentorship, and a substantial cash prize. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading Apply For The MasterCard Foundation Creative Business Cup 2022 For Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Apply For The Carrington Youth Fellowship Program 2022/2023 For Young Nigerian Professionals
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the Carrington Youth Fellowship Program. If you’re a young Nigerian professional at the entry or mid-level stage of your career and you’re looking for an opportunity to build your capacity and skills, you may consider seeking a place in this program. Read more about Opportunities The organizers of this program … Continue reading Apply For The Carrington Youth Fellowship Program 2022/2023 For Young Nigerian Professionals
Apply For The FBN General Insurance Graduate Trainee Program For Nigerian Graduates
April 19, 2022
If you are a young Nigerian graduate and you would like to build a career in the financial services industry, you should consider applying for the FBN General Insurance Graduate Trainee Program. Read more about Opportunities FBN General Insurance is a leading player in Nigeria’s insurance industry. For more than a decade, they have provided … Continue reading Apply For The FBN General Insurance Graduate Trainee Program For Nigerian Graduates
Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Nominated To Succeed Boris Johnson As UK’s Prime Minister
April 19, 2022
Following the resignation of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the UK on 7 July 2022, 46-year-old Nigerian-born woman, Kemi Badenoch among seven otherrs has been tipped to succeed Boris as Prime Minister. Similarly, other nominees who received at least 20 nominations to become the UK Prime Minister include Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, … Continue reading Nigerian-Born Kemi Badenoch Nominated To Succeed Boris Johnson As UK’s Prime Minister
How Nigerian FinTech Startups Can Get More Agro-farmers To Sign Up On Their Platforms
April 19, 2022
There is a new wave of startup operations called agri-fintech. Most developing countries such as Brazil, India, Spain, and Indonesia, among others, where agriculture makes up the majority of their profession, are experiencing the rise of agro-fintech. Agri-fintech is a type of startup that helps farmers gain access to credit and loan facilities and … Continue reading How Nigerian FinTech Startups Can Get More Agro-farmers To Sign Up On Their Platforms
Apply For The GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass For Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
The Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN), in conjunction with the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), is organizing a capacity-building and mentorship program for women entrepreneurs: the GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass. Read more about Opportunities Its organizers aim to select 200 women entrepreneurs from across Nigeria and train them in a range of areas that are critical to … Continue reading Apply For The GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass For Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
2022 BET Awards: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Woman To Win Best International Act
April 19, 2022
Tems has established a presence as one of the biggest Afrobeats stars in global music. She has collaborated with international acts such as Drake and Justin Bieber. Read more about News Superstar singer TemiladeOpeniyi, popularly known as Tems made history on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles, USA after emerging the … Continue reading 2022 BET Awards: Tems Becomes First Nigerian Woman To Win Best International Act
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Nigerian Startup, Salubata Technologies, Wins $10,000 At The Kigali Startup Festival
April 19, 2022
Salubata reforms plastic wastes. Nigerian start-up, Salubata Technologies, won a cash sum of $10,000 (about N4.2 million) at the Kigali Startup Festival 2022 of the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) in Kigali, Rwanda. The Nigerian enterprise got the prize money after emerging winner of the Green Innovation Guru Award category during the event. The Youth Forum … Continue reading Nigerian Startup, Salubata Technologies, Wins $10,000 At The Kigali Startup Festival
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Kemisola Bolarinwa Has Invented A Smart Bra Capable Of Detecting Breast Cancer
April 19, 2022
Watching her aunt die of breast cancer made Kemisola Bolarinwa vow to contribute to the fight against breast cancer. As part of innovations aimed at detecting breast cancer in its early stage, Nigerian robotics engineer Kemisola Bolarinwa and her team at Nextwear Technology, a wearables firm located in Abuja the capital city of Nigeria, worked … Continue reading Kemisola Bolarinwa Has Invented A Smart Bra Capable Of Detecting Breast Cancer
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Nigeria Fashion ShowsÂ
April 19, 2022
Whether you run a large or small fashion business, you need a career boost. Potential customers must know about your fashion brand and the kind of products and services you offer. Fashion shows are organized for fashion entrepreneurs to showcase their products. Read more about Fashion Nigeria’s fashion industry has shown its commitment to … Continue reading Nigeria Fashion ShowsÂ
