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Nigeria
Joined May 2010
Thirty years in education & Onagbola still chose growth through our 21st Century Skills Training, reshaping her teaching & making her one of the few female technical college principals in Nigeria. Read her story 👉 tinyurl.com/bcisngob #BCSSAImpact
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Our Higher Education team visited UNIBEN to meet the students behind StaffRoom, a platform connecting schools with teachers. With 14 schools and 47 teachers already in its pilot, it’s a promising step towards making recruitment easier. #IAU #HigherEducation
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Gbemiga Bankole built a classroom culture on critical thinking & global connection. Our Connecting Classrooms programme helped her take that vision beyond her school walls. Read her full story 👉 tinyurl.com/bcisnggba #BCSSAImpact #ConnectingClassrooms
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Oluwaseun started a blog to address gender based violence. Our Future Leaders Programme helped her sharpen her advocacy into national-level policy influence. Read her full story 👉tinyurl.com/bcisngoo #BCCESSA #BCSSAImpact #FutureLeaders
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Babayemi never planned to teach, but our STEP project helped him deepen his practice & spread impact beyond his own classroom. He has now trained over 250 teachers. Read his full story 👉 tinyurl.com/bcisngbo #BCCESSA #BCSSAImpact #TeacherDevelopment
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Aisha used digital skills to grow her business and then trained her community to do the same. Our Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation programme gave her the tools; the impact was all her. Read her full story 👉 tinyurl.com/bcisngaah #BCSSAImpact
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Students turn real world problems into solutions? We saw 3 innovations supported through our IAU programme: 🤖 Soil-scanning robot 🔬 Portable electron microscope 🏠 Student housing platform Innovation needs funding, partnerships and the right ecosystem to grow.
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Think #CultureCreativityAndSport is only for artists? Think again. 👀 Yemisi (@Sisi_Yemmie) shows how creativity can take many forms from food and digital content to storytelling and culture. Could your career fit? Apply for the #StudyUKAlumniAwards 2026 by 15 Oct.
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Runways turn heads, networks build brands✨ Guided by @FashionScout, Vivienne Austin & Berni Yates, #CreativeDNA designers explored London’s fashion ecosystem, connecting with stockists to explore growth opportunities at Africa Fashion Week London. #BritishCouncil #AFWL2026
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Runways turn heads, networks build brands✨ Guided by @FashionScout, Vivienne Austin & Berni Yates, #CreativeDNA designers explored London’s fashion ecosystem, connecting with stockists to explore growth opportunities at Africa Fashion Week London. #BritishCouncil #AFWL2026
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Applications for the #StudyUKAlumniAwards are open! Enter one of four categories to raise your international profile, build your professional networks and win a trip to the UK. Find out more: ow.ly/q6pp50ZSYRC #StudyUKAlumniAwards
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From studying Global Public Health at Newcastle University to a career across digital health, innovation and entrepreneurship, Chima Amadi's journey is now coming to #AlumniUK. 30 Sept | 09:00-13:15 BST Free to join: ow.ly/3fbB50ZS6pm #HealthAndLifeSciences
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An invitation for UK graduates: join Chima Amadi and other sector experts for insights on global healthcare, and the skills needed to enter and progress in health and life science careers. Secure your free space: joinalumniuk.britishcouncil.…
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Thinking about applying for the Study UK Alumni Awards? Join our webinar on Tuesday 22 September to get application tips from the Study UK team and previous winners. Sign up here: bit.ly/41PQuFD #StudyUKAlumniAwards
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Are you a UK graduate, thinking about a career in health and life sciences? Hear from sector experts with real-world experience and actionable guidance. Register now: ow.ly/Y5KL50ZPzlW
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Join experts across health and life sciences sharing real-world experiences and fresh perspectives as we explore careers and innovation making an impact on global health. Register now: joinalumniuk.britishcouncil.… #AlumniUK
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Thinking about applying for the #StudyUKAlumniAwards? Join our webinar on Tuesday 22 September to get application tips from the Study UK team and previous winners. Sign up here: bit.ly/41PQuFD
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Applications for the #StudyUKAlumniAwards 2026 are open! Enter one of four categories to raise your international profile, build your professional networks and win a trip to the UK. Find out more: ow.ly/2GsN50ZObyH
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Calling all international alumni from UK universities! Share your success, raise your global profile and get the chance to win a trip to the UK - apply for the #StudyUKAlumniAwards: britishcouncil.org.ng/study-…
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What funding options are available to #CreativeEnterprises, and how do you find the right fit? Join Pam Mutembei - HEVA Fund on #SoCreative live episode, hosted by the British Council and facilitated by Eggcorn. bit.ly/socreativepodcast1 18 Sept | 12 PM GMT | 1 PM WAT | 3 PM EAT
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