Tag: Women
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How to Ace Tech and Non-Tech Interviews in 2025: Tips for Success
What if you could walk into an interview, whether virtual or physical, wearing confidence like a coat, looking calm and collected? Imagine not getting anxious before your interview and being fully prepared for what is to come. That is the dream of everyone who has just entered the interview stage of the hiring process. And…
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The Power of Women’s Friendships in the Workplace
There is a common saying on social media about how women do not support women, even in pidgin language they say, “Na woman dey bring her fellow woman down” and sadly, people agree. They fail to realise or acknowledge the power of female friendship in making decisions, standing up for themselves and fighting for each…
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The Price of Being a Working Woman: Insights from PaidHR’s Report
A long time ago, before the First World War, women were generally limited to kitchen duties. It wasn’t until the war that they were allowed to work, stepping up to fill roles left vacant by men. It was as if they had been waiting for a chance to prove that they, too, could work in…
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How to Build Multiple Streams of Income as a Woman in Tech
This is 2025, and the economy is not smiling, so if there is one thing you should never rely on, it is having just one source of income. There are a lot of things that can change overnight; one minute, a company is laying off staff, and the next minute, there is a delay in…
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Startup Spotlight: TruQ
TruQ, a company co-founded by Foluso Ojo, helps businesses and fleet operators manage their companies more efficiently. The company understands that managing logistics processes makes it difficult and expensive for businesses to scale, and for them to be successful, they need to have good processes and capable vehicles. The company’s goal is to provide a…
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Woman in Tech For The Week: Folashade Femi-Lawal
Folashade Femi-Lawal is a recognised digital banking, fintech, and payments expert with over 25 years of experience in financial services, telecommunications, and business consulting. She has helped transform the future of digital payments in Nigeria and across borders, leading major projects that have improved financial access for millions. Folashade is currently the Country Manager and…
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5 Ways to Get Paid More as a Woman in Tech
One of the highest-paying industries right now is the tech industry, yet women in tech are still underpaid compared to men. In fact, on average, for every dollar a man earns, women earn just 72 cents for the same work. So, if you are in the tech space and you are looking to increase your…
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Woman in Tech for the Week: Peace Obinani
If there’s one thing Peace Obinani knows how to do, it’s making brands feel human and getting users to fall head-over-heels for them. Peace has a skill for storytelling and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour. With this, she has built a career helping businesses connect with their audiences in ways that truly matter. Currently,…
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How to Be a Good Mentee
Having the right mentor to guide you in your tech journey is really important; in fact, a CNBC survey found that 81% of people who have mentors are more satisfied with their job. Also, 79% of those with mentors are more likely to be well-paid, and 89% believe they tend to be more valued by…
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Startup Spotlight: MyfoodAngels
MyFoodAngels is a food delivery company that helps people and businesses get fresh food quickly and easily. Founded by Olapeju Umah in 2018, the company was originally known as Mile12MarketWoman before rebranding to MyFoodAngels in 2019. MyFoodAngels operates as a B2B2C startup, delivering groceries to hotels, restaurants, and people who need fresh food but may…