Author: Miracle Okah
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7 Remote Work Strategies to Boost Productivity
Technology has made it easier for us to build teams, communicate, collaborate, and manage projects with team members to achieve success in the comfort of our homes. In 2023, about 67.8% of tech industry employees globally were working fully or mostly remotely, and according to the World Economic Forum, remote jobs are estimated to grow…
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki
Haneefah Abdurrahman Lekki is an award-winning tech community builder passionate about improving tech communities in Africa. She is the community manager at Ingressive for Good, a non-profit organisation dedicated to training 1,000,000 African youths and placing 5,000 of them in jobs. The organisation’s mission is to create and increase the earning power of African youth…
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How to Become a Quality Assurance Tester
Behind a seamless user experience is a hero called the Quality Assurance Tester. A quality assurance tester is responsible for testing software applications or products to identify issues and ensure they meet specified quality, functionality and user experience standards before being released in the market. No one likes it when a software has problems like…
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Startup Spotlight: Cyblack
Cyblack is a pioneering force in the cybersecurity community, dedicated to providing cybersecurity education through charitable programs. Its sole mission is to advance charitable education to ensure equal opportunities for everyone. It was founded on the belief that financial limitations should not limit talent and passion, and it is creating a vibrant, inclusive cybersecurity community. …
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Start Your Journey in Cybersecurity (2024)
Imagine a career where you outsmart hackers, safeguard nations, and protect billions of dollars in digital assets. That is what cybersecurity is about, and if this idea excites you, it is time to start your career in cybersecurity. What is Cybersecurity? This is the protection of computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorised access,…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Omotolani Olowosule
Omotolani Olwosule is a leading cybersecurity expert with over 8+ years of experience as a cybersecurity professional in information security, behavioural human factors of security, security architecture, compliance, risk and governance. Omotolani has a PhD in Cloud Cybersecurity, and as a recognised expert, she shares her knowledge through speaking engagements and research. She has been…
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“Have Mad Audacity,” says Clara Jack
Clara Jack has always had the ambition to do great things in her career. Despite personal challenges, she never let defeat hold her back from pursuing her dreams. With determination, Clara, a lawyer, has relentlessly carved out a successful path in tech, proving that no matter your disability, you can achieve great things. Her journey…
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Prof. Nike Osofisan: Nigeria’s First Female PhD in Computer Science
Image by Punch Nike Osofisan made history in 1989 as the first Nigerian woman to earn a PhD in computer science. In 2006, she further solidified her place in history by becoming the first African woman to hold the title of computer science professor. Adenike attended secondary school at Fiwasaiye Girls’ Grammar School, Akure, and…
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Meet Omolara Sanni, Winner of Wetech’s PitchHer Contest 2024
On September 28th, Wetech celebrated its 5th anniversary in Lagos, Nigeria. At this event, the PitchHer contest brought together five startup founders. Omolara Sanni, the co-founder of Midddleman, a platform helping e-commerce businesses pay suppliers in China, emerged as the winner of the Pitch contest. The Stack Journal spoke with Omolara to discuss her background…
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Startup Spotlight: Pula
Image by Reuters Pula is a company that creates and provides agricultural insurance and digital products to help small-scale farmers manage crop risks, improve their farming methods, and increase their incomes. Pula’s president, Rose Goslinga, co-founded the company in 2015. The company aims to provide affordable insurance solutions to smallholder farmers. To date, it has…