Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Email fraudsters impersonate Nigerian tech CEOs to defraud employees

Fraudsters are impersonating Nigerian tech CEOs to defraud unsuspecting employees and ex-employees through emails. Find out more and how to protect yourself.

4 days ago

Startups

Finance expert shares signs your startup is heading for the rocks

There are critical financial metrics that signal that a startup is in trouble and heading for the rocks. This article contains guidance from a finance expert to achieve financial stability and survive fiscal distress

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 weeks ago

Work

How much of your startup revenue should you use for salaries in Africa?

Unlike big corporations, startups often find that salaries and other recurring operational costs consume a large portion of their revenue. Rather than focusing on what percentage of this revenue should go to salaries, Chioma Daniel, Head of Finance at TalentQL, suggests...

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

1 month ago

Work

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Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

Insights

Beyond tech, AltSchool Africa wants to empower the next wave of creative economy and business talent

AltSchool Africa is venturing into the creative industry with the introduction of six-week short courses in new fields — from music to business — riding on its impressive 40% course completion rate surpassing the industry average of 14%.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 months ago

Insights

4 ways the floating naira can affect workers in Nigeria

Here are some potential opportunities and drawbacks that the floating Naira can have on remote workers and companies that engage with foreign employees.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

6 months ago

Work

How to protect Africa's workforce from layoffs: Lessons from Europe

This article compares European and African labour laws about layoffs. It examines why the African workforce does not have strong employment protection and also provides recommendations.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

7 months ago

Expert and African

Meet Daniel Orubo, the creative storyteller behind Zikoko and Piggyvest's success stories

Daniel Orubo's journey from media to product marketing has been nothing short of inspiring. As Piggyvest's Head of Content and Content Strategy, and founder of ConTech, he's giving the fintech startup an attractive brand while impacting lives and giving back to the comm...

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

7 months ago

Work

Experts share the realities of workplace automation in 2023

In this piece, Zoho Nigeria Country Manager, Kehinde Ogundare and Chuma Chukwujama, Founder/CEO, Xceed365, HR cloud software company, share best practices for maximising productivity and performance through digitisation. Find out how automation tools are reshaping the m...

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

7 months ago

Startups

Founders Forum Group acquires Tech Nation, gains control of Tech Nation Visa programme

Founders Forum Group (FF Group) has stepped in to acquire Tech Nation, breathing new life into the organisation's many initiatives including Tech Nation Visa. This is what you should know about the acquisition.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

7 months ago

Expert and African

Entrepreneurs.ng's Florence Chikezie built businesses that work and now helps other entrepreneurs to do the same

Florence Chikezie's story is a testament to the resilience and determination required to succeed in entrepreneurship. Her experiences offer valuable lessons for those who aspire to tow their own path in the business world. Find how more about her sacrifices, wins, and c...

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

7 months ago

Expert and African

Meet Nikki Popoola, a sales mastermind behind Nigeria's mobile telecom revolution

In this episode of Expert and African, we document Nikki Popoola's pivotal role in Nigeria's pursuit of a reliable digital future, spanning from the 2000s to the 2020s and beyond. While at that, we also uncovered what it takes to be a sought-after salesperson.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

8 months ago

Work

Africans holding B-1 or B-2 visas can now apply for jobs in the US. What's the catch?

B-1 and B-2 visa holders can now apply for jobs and attend interviews in the US, but they can't work with them. The impact of the new policy on African immigrants should become clearer over time as the US immigration system still faces challenges.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

8 months ago

Work

Cross-border payments startups are exploring the right way to power the future of work

More cross-border payments platforms are springing up in Africa, but only a few are making specific efforts to focus on freelancers and remote workers. What makes the difference?

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

8 months ago

Work

How to protect yourself from employment scams after getting laid off

The current increase in layoffs is contributing to a higher unemployment rate, resulting in a surge in job seekers. Unfortunately, this situation has created an opportunity for employment scams to thrive. Here's how to protect yourself.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

8 months ago

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