Many people have been led to believe that “you won’t be successful in life if you haven’t gone to school.” If going through school is financially lucrative, then graduates ought to be multimillionaires, whereas dropouts ought to be penniless. But you see, that’s not the case. We have teenagers making profits from alternative investments. I […]
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Workforce in Africa: Here’s What You May Not Know About Higher Education And Skills For The Future
Most higher-educational institutions focus more on theories than the practical. Most of the professionals in the teaching space are teaching outdated syllabi. They do not adequately prepare graduates with the right skills needed in the labour market. The majority of college students focus on obtaining a degree or certificate rather than developing employable skills. Most […]
keeping Up With The Pace: Are You Ready for a Promotion in Society?
Learning new skills paves way for financial stability in society. Money comes from providing value. New skills bring about innovations and desirable changes in the environment. Securing a university degree, especially in Africa, is no longer a guarantee for employability. The world is evolving due to advancements in technology. The labour market and the economy […]
Opportunities for The African Youth:: The Continent’s Great Asset
Research asserts that Africa’s population is the youngest in the world. Almost 60% of Africa’s 1.4 billion population is under the age of 25. According to the Mo Ibrahim foundation’s report – In 2020, Africa’s population under 35 represents almost a billion people (540.8 million 0-14 year olds and 454.5 million 15-34 year olds), amounting to 22.7% of the world’s total youth population, the second largest after Asia’s (58.0%). Africa’s youth is one of its greatest assets. However, the continent struggles to train its youth with the necessary skills required to service the African economy.
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Why [some] Nigerian Universities Are a Bad Idea, and What Can Be Done About It
The other day a friend informed me they woke up in the morning to hear that their school have doubled their fees. They complained that last semester a lot of students dropped out because registration fees doubled, and their VC(vice-chancellor) attributed it to inflation in the country. I responded, “Sorry dear. Just mind your business!”. I added, “Some Nigerian universities want to make money from you. They can’t really develop you”.
Manchester United website Crash and Cristiano Ronaldo :: Building Apps for Surge
I love Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s one of the best footballers alive. Many people share this view. That’s part of the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo’s announcement caused Manchester United website to crash. Dealing with a sudden surge in app usage is a good headache organizations try to manage by employing DevOps and cloud engineers.
4 Common Causes of Bad Data: How you can deal with them
“Great vision without great people is irrelevant”. “The principle is not getting the right people on the bus, it’s first getting the right people on the bus.” Jim Collins, Leadership and management coach To keep up with challenges and opportunities in your sector, you need a strong, reliable workforce that manages data well. Misinformation is […]
Sweet Little Lies:: Adopting Technology For your Business
See ehn… The fear of loss is the beginning of sense! Adopting technology has its challenge. Entering into a new relationship. Moving to a new location. Landing a new job. Going into a meeting with new people that you have to convince to like you. There are always ways to increase the chances of successful […]
Digital Transformation Journey :: Generating Data From Your Business
Digital transformation is put in place with the aim of transforming the way in which an institution operates for the better. Every refined process should ultimately be there to better serve the customer and society at large. The aim is to change your processes to make them more efficient. The main focus of every digital […]
See How Technology Paves Way for Businesses
The importance of Technology in business operations is under-emphasized. No matter the size of your enterprise, no matter the aspect of operations, technology has both tangible and intangible benefits that will help you make money and produce the results your customers demand in an efficient and easy way. Technological infrastructures affect the Culture, Mode of […]