The West African Careers Podcast

The West African Careers Podcast

The West African Careers Podcast seeks to keep the diaspora professional informed, inspired, and connected. Once a month we feature an interview with an individual who has successfully made the move back, gaining tips, advice, and insights for those who have their heart set on doing the same.

Episodes

October 27, 2019 3 mins
In this week's episode, we look at the Asian brand that has become a Nigerian staple, currently commanding 74% of the market.
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In this week's brief, Nigeria maintains its stance on closing its borders to its West African neighbours, whilst social media powerhouse, Social Chain, merges with a German e-commerce company as it goes public.
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In this week's episode, a UK court throws out JPMorgan's appeal against $875mln lawsuit by the Nigerian Government, Rwanda unveils first-ever made-in-Africa smartphones, and Ethiopia's Prime Minister receives the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize.
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In this week's episode, Made-in-Ghana science sets are due to be supplied to 500 UK schools, the BBC appoints June Sarpong as its head of creative diversity, and a time for reflection as Nigeria marks 59 years of independence.
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Cisco Systems, Partner Account Manager, Funmi Adewole, actually made the move back twice...the first time in tears.

In this episode, Funmi does not hide the fact that the move back is not for everyone, but if you are someone who is motivated by the challenge of being in an environment where you can make an impact, it just might be for you.

In the news, the collapse of Thomas Cook is felt as far afield as The Gambia, a pivot to Afric...
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GlaxoSmithKline's West Africa Marketing Manager for Oral Health, Fiyin Williams, talks on how she made her move to Nigeria seven years ago, and gives some insights into marketing to a Nigerian consumer.

In the news, the empire strikes back as the Nigerian government seizes P&ID's assets in what appears to be a tit for tat ruling during the ongoing 9 billion dollar saga.
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In this week's episode, a London court slams Nigeria with a USD 9.6 billion debt, Britain ensures trade conditions with southern African nations, and UberBus to launch in Lagos.
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