Nigeria
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Middle East - Africa
Nigeria is the most populous black nation on Earth. It is home to the second largest film industry on the globe, with pioneering status in music whilst also being the fashion, technological and creative hub of Africa. Nigeria can be seen as the economic heartbeat of Africa. It bags the status of the largest economy in Africa and is projected to rank among the world's top ten economies by 2050. It is symbolized by a vertical bicolour triband of green, white and green symbolizing natural wealth and peace. Nigerians have a unique spirit, you might call it “The Nigerian Spirit”. They are known to be intelligent and very hard-working people with an “I can do it” and “never-say-never” attitude. All of which is complimented with a friendly and accommodating spirit. Nigerians are known for their vibrant and friendly energy expressed through diverse creative expressions, cultures and languages.
Backgrounds
Nigeria’s IT (information technologies) is Africa’s biggest technology market and accounts for 23 percent of internet users in Africa with 122 million people online. The growth of the tech sector offers new possibilities for Nigeria’s growing labor force, in terms of employment and entrepreneurship. Tech firms have been established in the fields of energy, agriculture, banking, transportation, logistics, health, and finance and have attracted international attention. Financial technology (fintech) start-ups are also making waves to engage more segments of the population. With these firms also looking at driving sales, generating and nurturing leads, providing customer support, improving user experience, brand management and market research, it lays solid foundation for marketing opportunities. This makes IT and Marketing a very viable market sector for iVPP opportunities in Nigeria.
Duration
Short
4 to 12 weeks
Working Culture
- Nigerians like to see results immediately.
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- The operate a collectivist culture that allows for communal ownership of resources and effort.
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- They are passionate about constant improvement and beating competition.
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- They are intentional about monetary investment and want to be sure their monies fruitful.
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- They function at a relaxed pace and are not so rigid on deadlines.