Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 alternatives to the Tech Nation visa for African tech talents

Tech Nation's imminent shutdown raises questions about whether tech talent will continue to benefit from the UK's Global Talent visa program if new backers don't surface. Here are countries with similar programs for tech talent, innovators, and investors.

3 days ago

Expert and African

From media to program management: How Brenda Wangari is making a name for herself in Africa’s tech ecosystem

This episode of Expert and African shares how Brenda Wangari moved from media to leading business operations. Wangari is currently the Senior Program Manager at early-stage startup VC firm, Village Capital, where she has spent almost five years.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 days ago

Work

You might be unable to apply for the UK’s Tech Nation Visa after March 31, 2023

Nigerians make up a large part of Tech Nation Visa Alumni alongside India and Russia; however, from March 31, 2023, Tech Nation will shut down due to lack of funding, affecting African tech talents aspiring to work in the UK.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 days ago

Work

The human cost of non-compete clauses in employment contracts

The subject of non-compete clauses has been largely questioned and criticised, but they remain common in employment contracts. With the US about to ban them, we look at how it impacts a country’s labour market.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 weeks ago

Work

Tech recruiter shares how to land the best African talents

What does it take to be a recruiter, especially in a constantly evolving space like the tech startup space? Chibuzo Ihentuge-Eric shares her view.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 weeks ago

Expert and African

Lessons from Titi Fakuade, the engineer making a mark at MTN since 2006

Titi Fakuade has undoubtedly paid her dues in the African tech industry. With over 20 years of experience as a telecommunications expert, she's determined to do more. Read the full story here.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 weeks ago

Work

Inside the lives of professionals living with invisible disabilities in Nigerian workplaces

What does it feel like to live with a disability that’s barely noticed? This piece dives deep into the struggles of people living with invisible disabilities in Nigeria. It explores how they navigate work and what’s expected of employers.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 weeks ago

Work

Klasha’s bold menstrual leave policy: A step forward or a step too far?

Praise and criticism have trailed Klasha’s introduction of a menstrual leave policy that allows its employees to take up to five days of leave during their menstrual cycles. There’s more to it than meets the eye. Find

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

What Sweden and India can teach Nigeria about the cashless economy

CBN's recent directive on cash withdrawal limits has raised concerns about the country's move towards a cashless economy. What can Nigeria learn from Sweden's successful adoption of a cashless economy and India’s mistake?

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

Work

After raising $140m+ from 4 funding rounds in 2022, mobility startup, Moove quietly “dismisses” employees

Nigerian-founded mobility fintech startup, Moove has reportedly laid off part of its workforce. It is unclear how many employees were affected by the layoffs. This is coming after three funding rounds in 2022

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 months ago

Work

With less than 0.1% of workers migrating, Nigeria’s brain drain problem is an exaggerated case of talent migration

This piece contains the opinions of professionals on Nigeria’s popularly-discussed talent migration trend. Among other things, we concluded that the current migration rate doesn’t imply a brain drain. Find out more.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 months ago

Work

Owing salaries is about to become a crime in Nigeria

A bill to make late and non-payment of salaries and pensions a criminal offence in Nigeria has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. Owing salaries for more than 2 months can attract one month imprisonment for an employer.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months ago

Expert and African

Meet Serge Ntamack, the lawyer who helped Microsoft stay compliant in Africa for 15 years; now he’s helping startups do the same

Serge Ntamack, professional corporate lawyer and policy expert spoke with Techpoint Africa about his 24 years of practising law, and 14+ years of handling compliance and legal affairs for Microsoft in sub-Saharan Africa and MEA. He also chipped in pointers for anyone lo...

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months ago

Work

4 HR solutions you can consider for your Nigerian company in 2022

Here are 4 HR software that Nigerian companies, startups, freelance, and individuals can use in 2022

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months ago

Work

UPDATED:Lagos co-working spaces and tech hubs to pay ₦150,000 for safety audit

Lagos State Government has begun enforcing a yearly safety audit on co-working spaces and tech hubs and this will cost these facilities ₦150,000 annually. Here's what you should know.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months ago

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