Tag: Community
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LinkedIn Tips for Breaking into the Tech Industry
Have you been looking for ways to break into tech and land your dream job at a tech company? Well, look no further. LinkedIn might be the answer you have been searching for. With over one billion users, LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for people like you who are looking to break into the…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Elizabeth Okaome
Elizabeth Okaome has been a community manager for over seven years and an advocate for women in tech. She is the founder of Empower Her, a female tech community whose goal is to get as many women as possible into the tech space. Her community, which was founded in 2021, currently has over 6,000 women in…
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Top 5 Reasons Why Upskilling is Non-Negotiable in 2025
Imagine losing your job to an AI or robot in 2025. You might immediately react by saying, “God forbid!” But truth be told, we all know automation and AI are already here and are changing how we work. This should not scare you if you are already making plans to remain relevant in your field…
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Ezinne Talks About Misogyny as an Application Security Engineer
Statistics have shown that about 72% of women experience different types of sexism in the tech industry, which is part of the reason we still have fewer women in tech compared to men. Misogyny plays out in different ways, and in an interview with Ezinne, she talked about some of them. What is your name,…
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Woman in Tech For the Week: Omotola Eunice Omotayo
Omotola is a leader who is passionate about women, community, open source, advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is an experienced community builder and manager who is known for creating welcoming, safe spaces for community users. As a prominent voice for diversity and inclusion, especially within the tech industry, Omotola has used her platform to…
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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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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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Woman In Tech For The Week: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Nigerian social impact entrepreneur and human development expert who has dedicated her life to helping women and girls in underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, an NGO that educates, supports, and empowers susceptible young girls and women through tech education to achieve economic independence. …
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Meet Hassanat Abubakar: A Product Manager Making a Difference
Hassanat’s journey into tech was driven by her desire to make a meaningful impact. As a biochemist, she felt the need to transition into something more fulfilling after realising that her degree in Biochemistry might not offer enough opportunities for her as an entry-level. The Stack Journal sat down with Hassanat Abubakar, a product manager…
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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…