Tag: Nigeria

NDESUMMIT: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH RAGHAV PRASAD, DIVISION PRESIDENT FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, MASTERCARD ON LEVERAGING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

At the Nigeria Digital Economy Summit (NDES), leading international and local investors, experts, and policy makers from across the world were present. They gathered to discuss vital issues under the theme “Leveraging Digital Economy for Trade & Investment.” The event took place at the Statehouse Banquet Hall, Abuja from the 14th to 15th of November 2019. This article was originally published by Ventures.

Magnifying Words and Sounds of Women at Ake Festival

An interesting session brought two women who have succeeded in their careers. Mo Abudu, acclaimed broadcaster and film producer, and Kano-based technopreneur, Amal Hassan both held the audience spellbound. They relayed their experiences, marching in a forest dominated by men. The session was moderated by Shoneyin. It was tagged ‘The Changing Face of Corporate Africa’. Abudu and Hassan urged all present (especially young ladies) to be ready to dare. They encouraged them on the need to stay focused on their dreams. And to be prepared to make sacrifices without compromising their integrity. Originally published by thisdaylive.com

Outsource Global Wins Service Exporting Award

Outsource Global wins the Service Exporting Company of the Year Award. The company has been recognized as Nigeria’s premier business process outsourcing company. Speaking during the awards ceremony, the Founder and CEO of Outsource Global, Amal Hassan said “our goal is to make Nigeria the leading outsourcing destination in the world. This article was originally published by TheGuardian

The Enduring Partnership between the United States and Nigeria

Nigeria has a wealth of smart, talented, and successful people. Take the story of Amal Hassan from Kano State, who is a Nigerian technopreneur and CEO of Outsource Global. Last year, the U.S. State Department and Fortune Magazine honored her as one of 16 female global business leaders to join the Women’s Mentoring Partnership. And, here’s why.  In just the past two years, she expanded her workforce from 50 positions to more than 700, with 70 percent of the jobs held by women. This article was originally published by U.S Mission Nigeria

Amal Named among Emerging Leaders of U.S. Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership

Amal Hassan has been named among emerging leaders named in the 2018 Fortune-US Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership. She is a Nigerian technopreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Outsource Global. Amal had multiple sessions at Y&R a global leading branding and communications powerhouse. Amal focused on developing critical leadership, professional and business skills during her mentorship with Shelly Diamond. Originally published by TheGuardian