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Business School Netherlands Graduates 2022 Class of Action Learning MBA

The graduation ceremony of Business School Netherlands (BSN) 2022 Class of Action Learning MBA transformation leaders recently held at the Hague in the Netherlands.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Nigerians, South Africans, and graduates from Europe, Asia and other Countries where BSN has study centres. The resilient graduates completed the pragmatic action learning programme successfully, fulfilling all requirements and were certified to step forward to champion a great career and personal and business performance in a fast-changing, digital world.
Commenting on the benefits of the programme, Professor Lere Baale, CEO of BSN Nigeria, said BSN Action Learning MBA is an international programme recognised globally and puts students in ‘Top Rank’ anywhere in the world.
According to him, the programme is pragmatic, interactive and “real-time virtual”. He explained that the programme allows students to study while they work full-time with the unrivaled flexibility of digital learning that is closer to in-person or hybrid, with a rich portfolio of capacity-building modules.
Baale congratulated all graduates of the 2022 MBA Class on their remarkable achievements and wished them the best in their various endeavours.
Some graduates of the Action Learning MBA revealed their profound experiences with the programme. Mr Victor Afolayan said: “The Action Learning MBA programme at BSN was an eye opener for me. It has helped me identify the gaps in my company as regards management effectiveness and sustainability of the company”.
To Ms Nonny Akana, “the Action Learning MBA programme is a flexible training and development programme, which serves as the best fit for the ever-changing business environment.”
Other graduates of the programme, such as Mr Oluwadamilare Akande, said, “The BSN Action Learning MBA programme has helped in expanding my world view and equipped me with the required knowledge to become a better leader.”
“In the opinion of Dr Olawumi Akinwande “, the BSN Action Learning MBA programme engagements gave me opportunities to improved my skills in leadership, presentations, communications and team building. I have gained and applied new perspectives to address challenges that a business may face.”
BSN is rated Tier one in the Global Executive MBA Business Schools rankings. The School is in the Netherlands but has distant learning centres in different locations across the globe, including Nigeria, Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt.
“BSN currently ranks fourteen (14) out of 180 Global Executive MBA programmes thoroughly examined worldwide. Thus, BSN outpaced over 166 excellent programmes in different continents of the world, in terms of the quality of Faculty, learning environment, class sizes, tuition fees, faculty, delivery methods, international diversity, gender make-up and more.”
BSN Action Learning MBA is also seventh (7th) among the Tier One European MBA Rankings. In addition, the CEO Magazine ranked BSN Action Learning MBA second (2nd) in the 2022 Global Online MBA Rankings. The CEO Magazine Global Ranking is a global recognition hotly desired by the world’s top business schools.
BSN was established in 1988 in The Netherlands and has grown its presence into 16 Countries. The school has graduated over 6,000 Executive MBA holders from over 1,200 firms in over 55 countries.
“It has worldwide accreditation reflecting its commitment to exceptional global quality standards. Also noteworthy is the impressive career outcome of our alumni. Many are securing investments from international venture capitalists, getting appointments, and gaining fast promotions in Fortune 500 and public sector appointments.”
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NASRDA, Galaxy Space Firm Sign MoU on Satellite Connectivity

National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Galaxy Space, Chinese LEO satellite player, to deploy direct‑to‑device (D2D) satellite services nationwide by the end of this year.
According to media reports, Galaxy Space will integrate its LEO satellite constellation into Nigeria’s telecom grid, which will allow existing smartphones and laptops to link directly to the satellites.
The MoU also covers technology‑transfer programmes, joint R&D labs and the co‑production of a CubeSat by Nigerian engineers.
Apart from the benefit of enabling mobile coverage outside of terrestrial network range, Dr Matthew Adepoju, director- general, NASRDA, said the deal with GalaxySpace would enable Nigeria to build up its domestic space technology sector.
“It is no longer acceptable that we must import every single device we need,” he told the News Agency of Nigera. “The time has come for us to produce our own technologies here at home.”
GalaxySpace, which designs and manufactures its own LEO satellites, currently has a test constellation of seven LEO satellites in orbit, and has said its “Mini-Spider” constellation will eventually comprise up to 1,000 satellites.
GalaxySpace said it has also signed multi-tier partnerships in Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Last year, it also signed a deal with Hong Kong carrier PCCW Global to integrate its LEOsat connectivity with PCCW’s worldwide network, giving it access to over 3,000 cities across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
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IHS Nigeria, United Nations Global Compact Host High-Level Dialogue on Sustainability and Greener Business Practices in Nigeria

IHS Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, hosted a high-level private sector dialogue themed “Collaborative Strategies for Greener Business Practices, Innovation and Sustainable Development”.
The event, held in Lagos, brought together key players from different sectors including finance, law, telecommunications, biodiversity, and corporate sustainability to explore actionable pathways to achieve meaningful environmental stewardship in Nigeria.
The panel session offered bold perspectives on integrating sustainability into business frameworks across different sectors, whilst dispelling myths, and highlighting opportunities for organizations, and calling for collective action from all players within the business value chain.
Delivering a keynote address, Titilope Oguntuga, Director, Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, emphasized the urgency of environmental consciousness: “Sustainability is not a destination — it’s a collective journey.
“It requires courage to transform, vision to lead, and collaboration to scale. Nigeria stands at a crossroads. We can either be overwhelmed by the risks or rise to become a beacon of green innovation and inclusive growth in Africa. The choice is ours — and the time is now.”
Sylvie Josel, Lead, Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions at the United Nations Global Compact, joined virtually from New York and spotlighted nature as a strategic asset:
“Nature must no longer be treated as an afterthought. It underpins everything, from human rights to supply chains. Embedding biodiversity into a company’s core strategy isn’t just a risk mitigation measure; it’s a smart, future-forward business imperative”.
Lanre Babalola, Group Head, Climate Finance and Sustainability at the Bank of Industry (BOI), provided insights into how BOI is funding sustainable ventures and driving innovation: “We look beyond profitability; we look at environmental and social impact. Whether it’s plastic roads, biogas, or solar transitions, we support businesses that are not only bankable but capable of reshaping the future.”
From the legal perspective, Oyeronke Oyetunde, General Manager, Regulatory Affairs, MTN Group, drew attention to the regulatory challenges hindering sustainability adoption: “Our legal frameworks are trailing behind today’s sustainability realities. We need forward-thinking laws, reduced regulatory silos, and incentives that reward the right behavior. Sustainability can’t thrive where enforcement is weak, and taxation is excessive.”
Abimbola Agbejule, Head, Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility at Wema bank, spoke passionately about inclusiveness in sustainable development: “You don’t need to start big to make impact. MSMEs make up a huge part of our economy. Sustainability should be embedded in their day-to-day activities, and we must democratize access to knowledge, tools, and partnerships.”
The session was moderated by Gloria Okorie, Head of Programs at the United Nations Global Impact Center.
The event closed with a resounding call to action for stronger legal frameworks, deeper collaborations, and inclusive capacity building across sectors. The event further reinforces IHS Nigeria’s position as a leader in corporate sustainability and innovation in Nigeria.
“At IHS Nigeria, we recognize that true progress happens when sustainability is not an obligation, but a culture, lived every day, across every unit,” Titilope Oguntuga added.
Through initiatives like this dialogue, IHS Nigeria and its partners continue to champion solutions that protect the planet, empower people, and ensure long-term business viability.
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Bridging the Digital Divide: Over 700 Young Africans Empowered by Paradigm Initiative

Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading digital rights and inclusion nonprofit, has revealed in its 2024 Annual Impact Report that over 707 young individuals across 11 African countries have been empowered through its flagship LIFE Legacy Programme.
The initiative delivers training in life skills, ICT, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship—transforming underserved communities across the continent.
In 2024, the LIFE Legacy Programme ran 25 training cohorts across Cameroon, DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Sudan, Liberia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. In Senegal, 60 laptops were distributed to local partners, while digital literacy programmes were launched in schools in Cameroon and Tanzania through the LIFE@School initiative.
PIN advanced its advocacy by supporting 29 legal cases in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. A notable success was the landmark judgment in Molehin v. UBA, where the bank was found guilty of violating data privacy laws.
PIN’s research and media efforts made powerful waves. The Londa digital rights report, covering 26 countries, was downloaded 8,457 times. Its fourth short film, Undersight, recorded nearly one million views on YouTube. PIN also developed an AI strategy report with TrustLaw and collaborated with the Centre for Democratic Technology to assess content moderation policies for Kiswahili across Kenya and Tanzania. A separate report highlighted the troubling deployment of surveillance technologies across Africa, which was referenced in direct advocacy engagements with a telecom operator.
The organisation’s advocacy also contributed to the adoption of the African Commission’s Resolution 580, which urges governments to avoid Internet shutdowns during elections—strengthening digital freedom across the continent.
Meanwhile, the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) convened in Accra attracted 1,004 delegates from 61 countries, strengthening regional collaboration and amplifying the voice of civil society. PIN’s strategic communications pushed its media reach to 1.43 billion and social media engagement to 8.8 million.
Alongside training and policy efforts, the organisation inspired young changemakers through youth-focused campaigns and hosted seven fellows under the Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) fellowship.
Crowning a year of impact, PIN earned the maiden PrivCon Privacy Award in Nigeria and was recognised in the Social Innovation Category at the Nigeria Innovation Awards for its work connecting African youth to digital opportunity.
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