Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2022 was great, but is PR a viable career for you in 2023?

African startups will continue to work on their brand image and perception, so public relations (PR) service providers will always be in demand. Find out what startups should consider before thinking of using PR and why anyone should consider a career in PR in 2023.

4 months ago

Work

Why more people would give office romance a shot in 2023

Love can be found anywhere, including where we work. However, dating at work is usually frowned upon for ethical and legal reasons. But the story might be changing with startups adopting a flexible work culture.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months ago

Work

The year of quiets: 8 popular workplace terms trending since 2022

The terms describing what happens in the workplace are evolving as the concept of work evolves. From quiet quitting to desk bombing, here's a list of popular workplace terms since 2022.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months ago

Work

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.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

4 months 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

4 months 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 months 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

4 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

5 months 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

7 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

8 months ago

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