Author: Miracle Okah
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The Reality of Being a Newbie Data Analyst in Nigeria
Like any other sector, the tech industry has its fair share of ups and downs. It’s not a bed of roses, and as time goes on, the challenges can become overwhelming. In a candid conversation with The Stack Journal, Powei, a data analyst, shared her insights on the realities of being in the tech field…
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Startup Spotlight: Akiba Digital
Akiba Digital, founded by Tebogo Mokwena in 2017, is a data and technology company that empowers SMEs to improve their risk score and keep their businesses financially healthy. Akiba Digital’s solutions address an important challenge in Africa, where nearly 80% of SMEs and people need access to traditional credit scoring. Using alternative datasets, the company…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Ejide Akinbiyi
Ejide Akinbiyi is an entrepreneur and CEO of MaterialsPro, an on-demand procurement and supply chain platform designed specifically for the construction industry. With over 13 years of experience building and scaling products, Ejide is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Her journey began in various roles at prominent companies…
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Project Manager vs Scrum Master
While project managers and scrum masters can take on both roles, they are different. They both play important roles in product development and ensure that products meet customer needs and are delivered efficiently. Now, what makes them different? A Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle from start to finish. They are responsible for planning,…
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Remembering Women Who Helped Build the Digital World
The history of the Internet, from its inception, has often been associated with men, yet women have played important roles in its development and evolution. Despite facing sexism and patriarchy at their workplace, lack of recognition and credit for their work, limited opportunities for them to advance, and even bias, these women fought to be…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Mitchelle Chibundu
Mitchelle Chibundu, popularly known as Designer Babe (DB), is a leading Global Product Design expert and multimedia creator. She is also an author helping aspiring designers find their footing in tech.She founded Designer Babe, a booming community with over 60,000 members that helps designers learn, grow, and thrive. Mitchelle’s passion lies in solving complex problems…
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The Legacy of Marie Van Brittan Brown: Pioneering Home Security Systems
Marie Van Brittan Brown is an African American nurse and inventor who invented the first audio-video security system. Born in 1922 in Queens, New York, Brown started as a nurse and lived in a high-crime neighbourhood with her husband. Her late-night work and fear of being alone due to her husband’s job inspired her to…
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Startup Spotlight: Sabi
Sabi is a solutions-oriented company that has significantly impacted the global supply chain services industry. It was founded in 2020 by Anu Adasolum and has helped underserved merchants worldwide in sourcing and distributing physical goods and commodities across different markets. They provide services like Sabi Market, TRACE, and Financial Services. Sabi market assists local distributors…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Peace Itimi
Peace Itimi is a dedicated storyteller, teacher, and passionate advocate for empowering people and businesses. With over eight years of experience leading marketing teams and consulting on growth for top companies in Africa and emerging markets, she has built a reputation as a global thought leader. Her marketing expertise covers different sectors, such as social…
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Meet Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Image by 21kschools Augusta Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and an associate of Charles Babbage, was born on December 10, 1815, in London, England. She is widely known as the first computer programmer because of her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. Ada was the daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron and reformer Anne…