And on so many occasions, I'd leave an ill child at home, thinking to myself, let me just rush to work and get through some morning tasks. Then after that, I'll work to the far pharmacy to get medication for my child. But once I got into the office, I totally forgot.There were emails, meetings, interactions with clients, and that ill child at home totally forgotten. Sometimes when I get home, I'd reach out to pick my baby from her nanny's arms and she would pull back, not wanting to leave the hands that she ...

Company's Purpose and Self-Discovery - The company's initial purpose was to translate movies into Hausa, driven by a passion to make them accessible and understandable to a wider audience [7][8] - The founder's self-discovery involved embracing his mischievous nature and passion for media, leading to the creation of something significant from nothing [19][20] - The company emphasizes the importance of finding one's own path and aligning with like-minded individuals to achieve dreams [20][21] Business Development and Innovation - The company pioneered the Hausa dubbing industry, creating a new market and benefiting millions [12] - The company faced initial rejection from established market vendors but persevered, demonstrating resilience and determination [9] - The company innovated by coining over 300 new Hausa words, addressing the language's limitations in science and technology [13][15] - The company is developing an app to store and provide access to these new Hausa words, further expanding the language's vocabulary [16] Challenges and Achievements - The company initially struggled to find collaborators due to financial constraints, leading the founder to perform all voices in movies [18][19] - The company's efforts have been recognized, with even international news agencies like BBC adopting the coined words [15] - The company is currently in negotiations, potentially with Netflix, to further expand its reach and impact [20][21]

Economic Empowerment & Social Impact - A person invested 10,000 Naira in someone who then built a 10 million Naira business, highlighting the potential impact of small investments [1] - Redirecting funds spent on religious pilgrimages (estimated at 15 trillion Naira) towards youth empowerment could benefit over 10 million youth in Nigeria [6][12] - Microfinance initiatives, inspired by a Pakistani model, aim to provide interest-free loans (around 500,000 Naira per participant) to empower youth, with a focus on Islamic principles and financial responsibility [8][9][10] - The initiative partners with a bank to guarantee loan returns and ensure the sustainability of the program, with the bank sharing profits to cover operational costs [10] - The speaker advocates for teaching people how to earn a living rather than simply providing them with food, emphasizing empowerment over charity [11] Education & Resource Allocation - A case study revealed that only a small percentage (20 out of 4,800) of secondary school students had textbooks, leading to low university admission rates (5%) [4] - 7 million Naira was used to purchase 9,600 textbooks for secondary school students, resulting in a significant improvement in academic performance (65% pass rate) [4] Financial Analysis & Resource Utilization - Nigerians spent 725 billion Naira on Hajj and approximately 15 trillion Naira (15% of 10 trillion) when combined with Umrah pilgrimages [6] - The speaker's family spent 10 million Naira for a 10-day trip to Saudi Arabia, prompting a re-evaluation of spending priorities towards addressing local needs [2]

Someone growing might think that the norm in his own culture utmost superior over all others. And as time goes on, one may think that he had forgotten or he might ignore the condition and environment that might have shape how other people think and behave. I too once fought that born arise in a house cultural landscape of northern Nigeria.I used to think that my language is the most eloquent and that it is only we that can learn others language through it. Because of that, I used to think that my culture is ...

But more importantly, I will focus on addiction stigma and the society. When we talk about addiction, we are talking about someone who does not have control over the use of a chemical substance. It is >> it is a compulsive behavior >> and very relaxing. It is referred to as a chronic >> relapsing medical condition.Although we do not see it as such, we see it as a criminal issue but it is a health issue and that is the purpose of this presentation. Drug abuse is a global health challenge in Nigeria. The prev ...

of my journey across cultures and the importance of speaking up and challenging the stereotypes and also building awareness because when we break misconceptions we not only enlighten our mind but we build bridges along that we also grow as a better global citizens. Before I go any further, allow me to introduce the voice behind this journey. My name is Sharda Magenti and I have had the privilege of calling Nigeria my home for more than four decades and 38 years are spent in the heart of Kano.And for me it b ...

emotional intelligence. Now, let me share a personal story. There was a time when someone I deeply valued unintentionally hurt me.I had put thought and effort into selecting a special gift for that person, but to my surprise, that person totally forgot about it. I felt emotionally disturbed. disappointed, frustrated, and even hurt.In that moment, I had two choices. To react impulsively or manage my emotions intelligently. I did not allow my emotions to dictate my response.I approached the situation with emo ...

One single truth changed my life in 2009. Where did I visit Italy. And you can see Italy is in the global north.Okay, we are in global south. When I went to Italy among law enforcement officers, I had the opportunity to go on patrol in the night to see what was happening to girls in the industry of prostitution. I'm sorry.If you speak like the west you will say in the business of prostitution because some countries is in business. Okay. Like the way you are in lecturer some of them are were in business.So a ...

[Music] Have you ever felt stuck in life. Like no matter what you try, you just can't seem to move forward. Have you poured your time, money, and energy into solutions only to end up right back where you started, frustrated, drained, and wondering what's missing.What if the real problem isn't something out there. What if it's simply a misalignment within. Here's what I believe.I believe once you find and correct that misalignment, the life you desire begins to unfold naturally, almost effortlessly. If I've ...

Every morning as I walk to school in the neighborhood that I grew up in in Brooklyn, New York, I passed many of the same things. Graffiti cover walls, people standing outside corners who never seem to leave, and sometimes things that a child should never see. Things like used needles, broken glass, and other drug paraphernalia.And also, as you might imagine, the unmistakable exchange of cash for things that at the time were unknown to me. It wasn't unusual to hear sirens or police cars parked outside my sch ...