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Thank you for the compliment.
I'm still learning and growing in my field. This is actually a really good question because this has technically been my experience.
The answer is yes. For me, I never actually got any official software engineering degree. I studied electrical engineering in both undergrad and graduate school but just before I wrapped up my undergraduate degree, I got an interest in software engineering. I felt it was too late to make an official change, especially because it was my last semester so I started learning how to use a programming language on my own.
Through books, tutorials, online coding camps etc., I learned and used programming to create basic applications and like I mentioned in my answer to the previous question, I made sure to market that as a skill that I had. This is how my software engineering journey began.
So, not to sound cliche but if you put your mind to it, you can. Don't go into it thinking it won't be difficult because it most likely would be. It might be really difficult but if you truly know what you want to get out of it and you set that goal in mind, you can motivate yourself (and have a good support system motivating you as well) to put in the work that is necessary to make the ''zero experience'' obsolete
Bimpe Ogunmoyero
Design Engineer @ Intel Corporation
Sure, we need to start planning for the future. You want to consider what made these people stand out, they were able to make the best use of opportunities that comes their way. There are many Dangotes that are on boats in Makoko, Lagos, we cant neglect the role of opportunities. However, all things being equal, I will say1. Education - to support critical thinking and evaluation. Even up to PhD is possible/necessary.2. Entrepreneurship - to create income generating opportunities from things around.3. Empathy - to understand and respect other people, to pull other people up, to win together and be real human.
Dr. Emmanuel Mogaji
Senior Lecturer Advertising and Marketing Communications @ University of Greenwich, London
Thanks, Dafe for this insightful question.What can be done when spaces are not purpose-built to suit the users' persona and psychographics: renovation and remodelling. If the property is bought, a full remodelling can be done. If rented, a renovation can be done. For example, adding a workstation at the corner of a room for remote work, or a reading corner for the children at the children's bedroom or a changing vanity top in one of the toilets. The beautiful thing about the perspective brought about by the pandemic is that it has informed design professionals for planning better spaces especially residential developments.
Dr. Abraham Owoseni
Educator @ Covenant University
I think these social media tech giants are right because at law; where ever there is a right , there is an obligation. Though there is enormous efforts by stake holders in recent years to protect freedom of expression online and offline every one (digital citizens inclusive) owe each other the obligation not to abuse these rights .
For instance defamation; with the advent and impact of the internet, and particularly social media networks, it is easier than ever to publish content to a very wide audience in no time . Therefore article 17 of the ICCPR provides for the protection against unlawful attacks on a person's honour and reputation as section 19(3) of same ICCPR equally makes reference to the rights and reputation of others as a legitimate ground of limitation of these rights of freedom of expression.
Reputation is the underlying basis in any claim of defamation or libel .
Most countries have domestic legislations with varying consequences relating to acts that constitute defamation and libel .
Other acts that may limit these rights are; breach of Privacy ; Harrasment(cyber bullying) and hate speech.
Not all speech is protected under international law and some form of speeches are required to be prohibited by states. For example; Article 20 of the ICCPR provides as follows;
(1) Any propaganda for war shall be prohibited by law .
(2) Any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to descrimination, hostility or violence shall be prohibited by law .
Reference could equally be made to Article 4 of the International Convention on all forms of Racial Discrimination requires that ; the dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority or hatred as well as acts of violence or incitement to such acts against any race or group of persons of another colour or ethnicity must be declared an offence punishable by law .
Hate Speech provisions under international law is distinguished under 3 different categories which is as follows ;
(1) that which must be respected.
(2) that which may be restricted
(2) that which is lawful and subject to protection.
Dr Arrey Collins
Human Rights & Humanitarian Lawyer @ Avocats Sans Frontieres Humanitaires du Cameroun
Hello Sarah, I'm glad you found it useful. I just wish I had more experience working with a lot of other brands and also other experts. As you can imagine, our comms team in Oando will not have as many experts in the digital space as an agency that focuses on just digital. In my role, I have been able to work with agencies though so I have picked up a lot from them. I have also just made sure to upskill myself constantly and also worked for other brands in my spare time.
Toyin Jolapamo
Senior Digital Communications Analyst @ Oando Plc
Hi Peter, I think your positioning statement needs to take into account making your product seem meaningful and appealing to your niche audience. You want to focus on how the product/service appeals to them, and what makes your service/product stand out. Also think about your brands identity, values and your vision.
Toyin Jolapamo
Senior Digital Communications Analyst @ Oando Plc
The use or existence of renewable energy is not directly related to carbon emissions. Ghana had a 3.54% carbon footprint in 2016, while Africa's global compounded carbon footprint is expected to be 3.8% by 2021. This means that Africa's contribution to the total of 76% of CO2 emissions is extremely small.
Renewable energy sources are more of a convenience factor than a global concern. In remote villages, using a solar-paneled lamp at night is easier and safer than using a kerosene lamp. How much more expensive is kerosene today compared to 20 years ago?
Renewable energy will not be able to replace conventional energy. Take note that the amount of fossil fuels used to manufacture an electric car's battery is greater than the amount used to drive 60 (average fuel consumption) cars over a 100km road.
For a family, having a well dug within their property is safer and easier than having the kids run to the streams at night out of a rampant fear of watercraft. Renewable energy sources play an important role.
How many years do we need to wait for geothermal sources?
Is electricity, by the way, not derived from a renewable source? Dams are used to generate electricity from naturally flowing streams that are fed by an inland flow of water.
The more living things die, the more biomass there is. Renewables will always be a question, as old as recycling and as new as 7th generation electric vehicles.
I am ready to learn more from you.
Loic Bethel Dje
Youth and Apex Performance Mentor | Initiator @ PureBreedSbe
Having a political Godfather and Godmother is not in itself a wrong approach. It is how it is done that must be looked at. A sound Godfather or Godmother would not introduce you into ignoble things. He or she would rather protect you from exploitation. Anyone who would introduce in a clause that is exploitative has no business becoming your Godfather or Godmother. So in choosing a Godfather or Godmother, be wise and be discerning. Choose to the right people
Bright Agropah
Author. Speaker. Reformist
I think my point of view is on the contrary because the African Commission does not make pronouncements on cases that are not brought before it.
There is a proper legal framework in place on how cases can be brought before the commission.
Cases are usually brought to the Commission by those who are directly affected by the relevant violation of their rights . However under certain circumstances it may be preferable to involve NGOs in a representative capacity.
Nevertheless, there are different regional courts that have different standing provisions in this regard . But as for the ACHPR , all NGOs are permitted to file communications contrary to the African Court which limits this to NGOs with AU observer status .
For instance in your Ugandan internet shut down case , NGOs are in a better place to act as whistle blowers because they are better placed to lobby and engage in advocacy campaigns and able to reach a wider audience. For instance where there may be fear of reprisals for instituting an action against the state , NGOs may be better placed to bear the brunt of such reprisals , NGOs may equally have expert knowledge, including technical and technological knowledge which are pertinent to digital rights cases.
Just like in the "Federation of African Journalists"; a combination of institutional and individual approach can be an effective remedy towards such cases on internet shut down .
Dr Arrey Collins
Human Rights & Humanitarian Lawyer @ Avocats Sans Frontieres Humanitaires du Cameroun
No I don't! I think today, ML is being used a crutch to solve major problems when simple solutions are much more effective. For example, if you talk about leveraging ML to create better educational outcomes but you don't have enough schools or even electricity to run these systems, there is obviously a mismatch in priorities.
Chinasa T. Okolo
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