Rooted in the United States, affirmative action, also known as the Nigerian quota system, was introduced in Nigeria decades ago to address historical and regional imbalances in education and employment opportunities. Noble in concept, but strangely configured in practice, the story of the quota system in Nigeria is one that has betrayed its original purpose, […]
As a tech entrepreneur hailing from Northern Nigeria, one of the primary challenges we face is the shortage of tech talent in the region. This scarcity not only poses a hurdle for local businesses but also impedes the growth and success of startups aiming to establish a foothold in the tech industry. Meet Hafsah El-Yakubu, […]
Graduates of the Youth Tech Informant Initiative in Rwanda In 2022, at the United Nations Assembly, Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, emphasized the inevitability of a digital future and presented evidence to underscore that the transformation is already in progress. Rwanda, under the president’s leadership, has taken significant steps toward achieving a digitally driven economy, envisioning […]
Photo by Muhammad Taha Ibrahim Ma’aji on Unsplash Society is a network of relationships of people who share common institutions and cultures. It is the web of companionship and interactions among human beings that involve sharing common economic, social, and cultural values and undertakings among others. Given these definitions, it is justifiable to refer to Nigeria […]
Image Source: VOA News Education is about passing down what society knows. It teaches reading, writing, and math, as well as values and ethics. As such, It’s incredibly important for any country to strive to educate its populace. The role of girl-child education is apparent and not phantom in view of the responsibilities they are […]
Image source: CU Denver Business School Newsroom I would love to share an interesting but brief story about “Power Distance” and how it greatly influences our diverse cultures and vice versa. Most of us grew up in a very cultured society. This means that anyone older than you even by a month has to be given […]
Photo by Safari Consoler Whenever I think about this topic, two things come to my mind. First, the monthly minimum wage in Nigeria is still N30,000 (Approx. $40 at N775.50 per $1 – as of June 25th, 2023.) – which is still not paid by all the states. Second, that some state government’s contract staff earn about […]