Many career success stories start out slowly. We see that what begins as a weekend project, a small freelance gig, or a hobby you do in your free time can, in fact, grow into a great source of income and, at...
Technology is a dominant force that has been reshaping modern careers for the past few decades. We have seen growth in computers, the internet, mobile technology, and artificial intelligence, which in turn has transformed how we work, how businesses run, and...
Remote work has transformed from a specialty arrangement into a key element of the modern labor market. We see that this is due to improvements in internet connectivity, collaboration software, and cloud-based tools, which enable people to be productive from almost...
The world is more connected today than it has ever been. In Nigeria, a student may get a scholarship in Canada; in India, a software developer may work remotely for a company in Germany; and in Kenya, a consultant may advise...
Automation is a reality we live with today, as opposed to an element of science fiction or remote factories. In the present, it is a part of what goes on in daily business routines all over the world. From robots that...
A few years back, the primary way to find work was to look in your city for job openings, apply to local companies, and go in person for an interview. Today, that is not the only option which exists for people...
Remote work has changed the job market in a way which was almost beyond our imagination a decade ago. Today, we see students, recent grads, and career switchers build out great careers from home without having to have years of experience....
The global job market is at an unprecedented change point in what we have seen in recent history. We are seeing that technology advances, populations age, cities grow, issues related to the environment come to the fore, and also that consumer...
Applying to jobs overseas is a different ball game from what you have at home. What we are seeing is that companies that go global in their hiring are very picky as they look at issues like relocation, work permit issues,...
A few years back, it was the norm that, when you worked for a company based in a different country, you had to go and live there. To pursue an international career, you had to leave home, get a visa, and...
The modern work environment is no longer confined within the four walls of a traditional office space or limited by the boundaries of one’s own country. At present, we are in a time of extraordinary change, which is due to the...
The world is seeing a very different picture of what work is today. In the recent past, millions of people left behind the idea of full-time jobs and took up instead very flexible forms of work which very much depend on...
Digital transformation is at the core of what is shaping today’s business. Around the world, companies are adopting technology to rework how they run, serve their customers, and compete in very dynamic markets. What we saw as a slow transition to...
Currency values, which are in a state of change in relation to each other, are what we see in currency fluctuations. These changes play out in the foreign exchange market, which is a place where currencies trade hands constantly at the...
Europe, for a very long time, has been home to some of the world’s most influential economic regions. It also happens to be the stage for some of the largest industrial economies, major financial centers, and advanced manufacturing systems the continent...
The U.S. is still the preeminent economic player in the world today. While other global powers are on the rise, the U.S. economy continues to influence international markets, drive innovation, and shape financial systems across the globe. From the strength of...
In the past few decades, China has risen to become a key player in global trade. We see that from home consumer electronics to large-scale industrial machinery used all over the world, many products are made in China or contain Chinese...
Technology is at the wheel of the modern global economy. We see in smartphones and artificial intelligence, to digital payment systems and cloud computing, examples of how technology is transforming what businesses do, how we work, and how we as members...
Inflation is a term which we see often in news reports, but it is the everyday person who feels it first. At its basic definition, inflation is the general increase over time in the prices of goods and services, which in...
The present time marks a significant shift in the global economy. For some time, we have been in the wake of a global pandemic, which also brought about levels of inflation not previously seen in recent history. We are now in...
Work is transforming globally. Across the world, which is seeing the advent of new technology, shifts in economic focus, and changes in lifestyle, traditional 9-to-5 jobs are no longer the only route to a career. Many workers are now in very...
Global issues are part of the system that ties together economies of different countries, which trade goods, services, capital, and information across borders. In the present time, no economy is a closed-off entity; what happens in one part of the world...
Northern Nigeria is a key player in the economic space of the country, contributing through its large land mass, great population, and wide array of natural and human resources. Stretching over many states that have different climates and cultures, the region...
Nigeria is a large player in global trade, which is in great part due to its size, population, and natural resources. As the largest economy in Africa, it serves as a bridge between West African regional markets and also to the...
Infrastructure is a base for any modern economy. It consists of the physical structures and services which support day-to-day life and economic action, like roads, power grids, homes, water treatment, and digital infrastructure. If infrastructure is reliable and efficient, which it...
Urbanization is the process where we see our population leave rural areas for urban areas, which in turn causes growth of urban spaces and our way of life. It is a natural part of progress, which goes hand in hand with...
Digital economy is what we see of economic activities which are made possible by digital technologies, in particular, the internet, mobile devices, software, and data-based platforms. In other words, it is how people buy, sell, work, communicate, and create value via...
Fuel is a key issue which plays out in the operation of businesses in Nigeria. From the independent shop owner looking to minimize costs to the large-scale manufacturer which has to manage distribution networks across the nation, fuel is a basic...
Manufacturing has been a key element in economic growth for years, and in the case of Nigeria, we are seeing that role become even more preeminent today. For some time, the economy has been dominated by the crude oil industry, but...
Entrepreneurial growth in Nigeria has become a primary force in the economy, serving as a response to high levels of unemployment and a lack of formal job options. In cities and rural areas across the country, Nigerians are starting businesses in...
