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Skills Development in Africa: How Wide is the Skills Gap?

Transformify

At the same time, 75% of all university graduates in Kenya and Nigeria are likely to be unemployed for up to 5 years after graduation. Kenya and Nigeria are of a particular interest for the employers in the UK due to the high percentage of English speakers who have received bachelor’s degree or higher.

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The Girls Who Innovate - Joy Akor

Transformify

Today we’re telling the story of a girl from Nigeria, Joy Akor. She always had the passion to impact others and has found numerous ways to contribute to the growth of her community. Those days in Nigeria were better. T: I know that you've assisted with statistical analysis to help the community.

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Effects of the Post Brexit UK Immigration Rules on its Economy

The Startup Magazine

The graduate visa in the UK makes it more attractive to non-EU migrants, and we continue to see an influx of students from India, Nigeria, China, and other countries. Impact on Education The new immigration law in the UK is bound to have a continued impact on the university and wider economic sector.

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Twitter Link Roundup #216 – Small Business, Startups, Innovation, Social Media, Design, Marketing and More

crowdSPRING Blog

You Can Build a Community, But You Will Never Control It | by CC Chapman – crowdspring.co/1j0RIjh. Interview with a crowdSPRING designer (from Nigeria) … 12 Questions: Meet Tayo Adetola – crowdspring.co/1gLmF8t. Intriguing study reveals the secrets of successful infographics | Webdesigner Depot – crowdspring.co/1gyOjt5.

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

Women Rising: Microfinance institutions have known for years that women have higher repayment rates than men and that women are more likely to invest the borrowed capital back into their families and local communities. Nothing seems impossible anymore.

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It’s Not All Progress in the World of Business—Although We’re Making Strides

Up and Running

From a summit on media in the Middle East to a huge new funding opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria, here are fascinating business news stories from the U.S. It’s always a feel-good story when a successful business person decides to reach out and invest in up-and-coming entrepreneurs in their community.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I grew up in Nigeria, and have seen up close the health and safety concerns posed by communities lacking clean toilets and running water. 20- Add value to the global human community. My business enabled me to engage in something I am better at, make a living out of it and give back to the community.