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Opinion

A global brand positioning strategy for Nigeria

When my article, ‘How to build a great brand’ was published recently, I received an email from an unlikeliest source. It came from Al Ries–one of the world’s best known marketing strategists — all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, United States, after reading the article. Al is 93 years old and he began his working […]
News Nigeria

Baru underscores girls potentials in science, other

The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, has said that the girl-child possesses the ability to realise her full potentials in the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Baru, declared this weekend during the launch of Invent It, Build It Programme, a flagship project of the Association of
Interviews

I’m going to House of Reps to give my people meaningful representation -Tunji-Ojo

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of New Planet Projects Limited, an accomplished businessman, he hails from Ondo State and currently eying mainstream politics. Tunji-Ojo spoke with ‘Tosin Ajuwon in Akure on his plans to contest for the National Assembly seat to represent Akoko North and East Federal Constituency Area of the state. You’re […]
Business

Africa’s development: Foundation, university move to develop skills

….To leverage Africa’s transformation Twelve female students sponsored by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) to study for postgraduate degrees in science and technology at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja (AUST), are expected to give a shot in the arm of Africa’s drive towards transformation, as they join 86 others to graduate […]
Technology

Andela raises $40m to connect Africa’s engineering talent to Global Technology

Andela, the company that builds high-performing engineering teams with Africa’s most talented software developers, has announced that the company has secured $40M in Series C funding. The investment was led by Pan-African venture firm CRE venture capital with participation from DBL Partners, Amplo, Salesforce Ventures, and Africa-focused TLcom Capital. Existing investors
Features

Association Celebrates Female Members

It was an atmosphere of fun last Wednesday, April 15, 2015 when the University of Lagos Engineering Society (ULES) organised the second edition of the ‘Engineering Ladies Day’ to celebrate its female members. According to the president of the association, Tobi Bamigbelu, the programme is an annual event that is set aside to honour female students […]