The Sales Queen Driving Billion-Dollar Revenues for Corporate Firms, Ghana's Push for Visa-Free Travel to Boost African Integration, and more!
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The “Sales Queen” Helping Corporate Firms Secure Billion-Dollar Revenues
This is a must-read for anyone building a career in sales or struggling with it.
Our #PrimeWoman of the week, Dr. Ishioma Elora, started sales unsure but built a powerful personal brand and mastered relationship-building.
Now celebrated as the "Sales Queen," she’s helped firms secure billion-naira revenues and empowers others through her businesses and women-focused foundation.
Nigerian Slangs Make Their Mark in World’s Largest Dictionary
Indeed, the world is a global village!
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added popular Nigerian slangs like “Japa,” “419,” “Agbero,” and “yahoo” to its collection, thanks to Dr Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian research fellow who worked hard to make this happen.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok played a huge role in spreading these slangs worldwide.
Ghana Amplifies Africa’s Visa-free Push As Continental Integration Efforts Grow
Starting January 2025, Ghana will allow visa-free entry for all African passport holders, a significant step toward boosting intra-African trade, tourism, and unity.
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Gen Beta: An AI-Integration Generation Is Finally Here
2024 was the last year of Gen Alpha. And, 2025 starts Generation Beta. This includes kids born from 2025 to 2039.
These kids, born to older Gen Z parents, will grow up with amazing things like AI tutors, self-driving cars, and eco-friendly ways of living. But they’ll also face some big challenges:
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Read more: https://primeprogressng.com/perspective/gen-beta-an-ai-integration-generation-is-finally-here/
Nigerian Women Tackle Food Inflation With Creative Recipes
With food prices soaring nearly 40%, families are rethinking how they feed their households.
And you should too! This price hike might last longer than you expect.
So, we have put together an article highlighting creative ways to make ingredients last longer and stretch meals further.
Is Domestic Work A global Crisis For Women’s Well-being?
We took a poll on X, formerly Twitter, and found that most women relate to those juggling domestic work and careers, even in leadership roles ??
While being a superwoman is inspiring, let us rethink how we value women’s contributions.
For example, did you know that unpaid domestic work, which is valued at $10.8 trillion actually limits a woman's formal workforce participation.
Read the full article: https://primeprogressng.com/perspective/domestic-work-a-global-crisis-for-womens-well-being/
These Women Sang And Danced For A Digital Supply Chain Connecting Them To Global Markets
The women of Katangi broke into song and dance when Gloria Kisilu, CEO of The Shaba, arrived in their village. For small businesses in rural communities, reaching larger markets and earning fair profits is often a dream beyond reach.
Through The Shaba, a digital supply chain platform, rural artisans like the Mwende Munyanya Women’s Group now sell their viondo—traditional sisal baskets—at fair prices. These finely woven baskets, crafted from sisal threads, are not just eco-friendly and stylish but represent a heritage passed down for generations.
Read the full story: https://primeprogressng.com/spotlight/a-digital-supply-chain-in-kenya-is-making-global-entrepreneurs-of-rural-artisans/.
How Content Creation Shaped Nigeria’s Creative Industry in 2024
In 2024, Nigerian content creators achieved amazing things, changing the game in tech, entertainment, and advocacy.
Creators like Temi Adebanjo used platforms like YouTube and TikTok to share African stories and inspire global trends.
Read how everyday Nigerians made content creation a career: https://primeprogressng.com/perspective/how-content-creation-shaped-nigerias-creative-industry-in-2024/