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Ifueko Igbinedion

Doctoral Student @ MIT

STEM

Dolapo Onasanya

HR Manager @ Pernod Ricard Western Africa

Companies and Firms

Toyin Jolapamo

Senior Digital Communications Analyst @ Oando Plc

Business Development

Dr Arrey Collins

Human Rights & Humanitarian Lawyer @ Avocats Sans Frontieres Humanitaires du Cameroun

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Creative Director @ Thalia Bespoke Nigeria

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Hi Opeyemi, I'd recommend Wild Fusions; I think they are the best digital agency in Nigeria and have a good balance of expertise and creativity. Anakle is a close second, definitely with a more creative and daring element, but both great places to gain experience and work with some really bright minds. Sure thing! I'm @ToyinJolapamo on Twitter and Instagram. LinkedIn is my name.

Senior Digital Communications Analyst @ Oando Plc

How many fishers will be ready to tell you, fishing at large scale is very profitable? How many even in your environment will consistently encourage and mentor you to gain more. The role of an engineer, beyond his analytical sense and political ambitions is that of developing substantial growth even low scale. As a computer engineer (that's how you ought to be addressed even by yourself: the consciousness of who you are) no one hinders you from developing programs and tools to solve issues in your community. Renewable energies utilisation could be part of it. Have you ever thought of how in coaction with other engineers around you, you could mobilise waste resources in Buea to make it active? What of developing plants which will assist the women along the Muea market to easily wash their fish for example? What of extension to use streams, to generate electricity for Student hostels or automation of water plants in student hostels. Your question shows you have interest in solving Education and Health issues? What plans have you taken towards that? If you do consistently, the same funding agencies will come to you, then we could assess your loyalty to solve Africa's problems with your skills. The earlier we stop the blame game, the better. You might also want to host a session which people who share interest in your field. This particular session comes from a public demand to elucidate with persons having interest in renewable energies.

Loic Bethel Dje

Youth and Apex Performance Mentor | Initiator @ PureBreedSbe

To your first question, I believe they somewhat already have. If you look purely at the numbers, I believe they already lead the world in newly published AI research or are quite close to that. In my opinion, its because the K-12 education system is much more tech focused there, and until the US competes at that level of education as well (which seems somewhat unlikely, considering the state of public education in the US government), we will surely be not just outpaced, but completely dominated in the next few decades. Also at the doctoral level at many Ivy+ schools, almost half of PhDs in tech come from international students, so you can draw whatever conclusions you'd like from that.To your second question, none of them. They will likely purchase another company doing such h things. One thing that we have to realize is that cutting-edge B2C AI generally doesn't usually make money in short term timelines. Companies that do often end up being unicorns or acquired by one. If you were to take a look at how FAANG companies make the majority of their money, I would bet a lot of money that its not the jaw dropping consumer AI systems. From the B2B sense, however, probably Amazon, as they dominate the B2B computing market already.The third question: hard work rarely yields personal financial success. This may be a jaded opinion, but the majority of wealth made in the US isn't made by the hard work of the person who benefits. The most profound book that I've read in the past year is a book of poetry, called the sun and her flowers, by Rupi Kaur. For me, poetry helps me find solace and meaning, and speaks when I cannot come up with words myself. Lastly, the startup that excites me the most is the one I'm working on in secret.

Ifueko Igbinedion

Doctoral Student @ MIT

I'm not sure I understand your question but I'm just going to go ahead and answer what I can interpret. First off, all big things start small. It's all about intentionality, If you're building a company, it has to have products or services that solve a problem. Beyond that, you have to find a way to monetize it. There are different monetization strategies available depending on what you're building. To get people to buy it you have to market/sell it. Alongside this, you need to hire good people and build the right systems that ensure they're able to do their best work. Depending on the type of company you're building, you'll face a couple of challenges like regulatory pushback, infrastructural limitations and keeping the lights on. Generally, constant experimentation along the way and focus are valuable traits to have.

Senior Writer @ TechCabal

The preamble of the African Charter enumerates a list of basic Human Rights norms that must be applied by every state party. In a bid to bridge the gap between human and People's right and the protection/preservation of different cultural values in Africa , the Charter ensured the creation of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights from its Article 30 et seq. Article 62 of the charter compels each member state to submit every 2 years a report on the legislative or other measures taken to ensure rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed by the charter. Hence in cases of those African countries that still maintain a strong attachment to long standing cultural practices that violate human rights, article le 61 of the charter stipulates that; once such cases are brought before the commission, considerations as subsidiary measures will be made to determine the principles of law , other general or special international conventions, laying down rules expressly recognised by member states of the Organisation of the African Unity, African practices consistent with international norms on human and People's Rights, customs generally accepted by law, general principles of law recognised by African states as well as legal precedents and doctrine .

Dr Arrey Collins

Human Rights & Humanitarian Lawyer @ Avocats Sans Frontieres Humanitaires du Cameroun

Thanks for your kind words and for this question Joshua.This is an area I'm passionate about and I've been opportune to coach young adults on this, talking about one's lifework and career development. Concerning being multi-passionate, you're right, all passions may not be unveiled at a time, one could lead to another. However, the principal anchor in this regard is to discover an overriding purpose that all passions hinge on. For example, I am passionate about human development, youth development and life skills. All of these passions and expressions are contained within my purpose of raising young people and moulding minds. Imagine not been clear on what to use the passions for or even my gifts and abilities, it would be like disarray, doing many things without focus and direction and eventually a case of abuse and misuse.Starting out, don't be rigid. We evolve in seasons. However, know the connection of each season/passion/expression within the grand scheme of your lifework and purpose. I would rather suggest that one owns his/her life outcomes as against external circusmstances/'fate'This resource will come in handy as well, check it out https://abrahamowoseni.com/joinlhc

Dr. Abraham Owoseni

Educator @ Covenant University

I'm not sure I entirely understand your question, but I think you're asking if there are some apps that you should not use in marketing. I think snapchat is a very useful tool, especially when you are trying to reach the younger demographic, understanding that the app is made for you to share short, memorable and effective messaging that people can get in the first few seconds. If Snapchat didn't have an effective model, then the likes of Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn would not have incorporated stories. However, because there is such a huge crossover in terms of people using multiple platforms now, it's probably best to focus on the ones that will yield you the best results depending on what your objectives are.

Senior Digital Communications Analyst @ Oando Plc

I think that the answer below on drones for agriculture and food security addresses many of the main advantages we can take. Using drones can reduce the manpower necessary for high throughput and can help monitor and optimize resources, which can be very beneficial for the public. However, we must look ethically at every stakeholder that would be affected by these integrations before we can truly understand the benefits.

Ifueko Igbinedion

Doctoral Student @ MIT

I would rather see it from a point of collaboration as against company versus workers.A company is as good as its people, HR helps the company to shape policies and procedures while also coming up with initiatives to drive employee engagement in line with the vision of the company.When employees are engaged, productivity is higher.

Dolapo Onasanya

HR Manager @ Pernod Ricard Western Africa

Collaborations are a beautiful way to cut across someone else’s following or clientele. She might want to look into that, Instagram ads also work in getting attention, that will mean she has great content already to draw people in enough to make enquires and pay for her service.We often take word of mouth for granted, its still a very effective way of getting clients and its best when its from a client who has tried your product or paid for your services. Always offer get service so your customers can be your town criers. You can ask they please put in word for you in their circles as well.

Yewande Orenuga

Creative Director @ Thalia Bespoke Nigeria

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