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SUMMARY:Celebrating Victoria Kwakwa - Fireside Chat and Special Recognition Event
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate International Women’s Month\, we are delighted to honor Victoria Kwakwa\, a distinguished female leader\, an icon in the development sector\, and Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa Region\, as she prepares to bow out of the Bank. \n  \nThis fireside chat\, co-hosted by the WBG/IMF Africa Society and the Nigerian Professionals Network\, presents a unique opportunity to celebrate her remarkable leadership\, which has been a beacon of inspiration for African professionals worldwide. As she bids farewell to the Bank on March 31\, 2025\, we will reflect on her impactful journey\, honor her exceptional contributions\, and gain valuable insights from her extensive experience in advancing development across Africa and globally. \n 
URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/celebrating-victoria-kwakwa-fireside-chat-and-special-recognition-event/
LOCATION:World Bank 1818 H Street\, ND Dc\, Room MC 4-800\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Nigeria's Education Sector
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/strengthening-nigerias-education-sector/
LOCATION:World Bank 1818 H Street\, ND Dc\, Room MC 4-800\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Africa's Development
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/conversations-on-africas-development/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Nigeria's Future Fireside Chat : Conversation on Nigeria's Development
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nurturing-nigerias-future-fireside-chat-conversation-on-nigerias-development/
LOCATION:George Washington University\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empowering Nigeria's Future: The Role of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/empowering-nigerias-future-the-role-of-nigerian-professionals-in-diaspora/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T170000
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CREATED:20240621T102610Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Nigeria's Future  (LONDON)
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nurturing-nigerias-future-london/
LOCATION:London\, England\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240613T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T180000
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CREATED:20240621T102242Z
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SUMMARY:Nigeria 9JA Night - Gala & Reception
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nigeria-9ja-night-gala-reception/
LOCATION:World Bank J Building 701 18th Street NW\, Washington DC\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240426T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240426T120000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Nigeria’s Future Roundtable with H.E. Barr. Caleb Mutfwang\, the Executive Governor of Plateau State
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nurturing-nigerias-future-roundtable-with-h-e-barr-caleb-mutfwang-the-executive-governor-of-plateau-state/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, WA\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T180000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Nigeria's Future
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nurturing-nigerias-future/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T160000
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SUMMARY:GALA/Reception
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/gala-reception/
LOCATION:Eko House\, Rockville – Maryland\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T153000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Nigeria's Future : Integrating Health and Enterprise Development for Sustainable Growth
DESCRIPTION:The Nigerian Diaspora Professionals Event took place on December 14\, 2023\, at the World Bank\nHeadquarters in Washington\, DC\, bringing together a diverse and dynamic group of Nigerian\nprofessionals\, policymakers\, and thought leaders. The event aimed to foster dialogue and\ncollaboration on Nigeria’s development\, emphasizing the crucial role of diaspora engagement in\nshaping effective policies\, and explore possible ways of mobilizing funds for investments back in\nNigeria.\n\n \n\n\n\n 	\n\n\n\nKey highlights from the event include:\n \n 	\n\n 	Thought-Provoking Discussions: Renowned speakers and panelists engaged in thought-provoking discussions on various aspects of Nigeria’s development. Topics ranged from governance issues\, MSME development\, and innovation to healthcare\, human capital\, and sustainable infrastructure.\n \n 	Diaspora Engagement for Policymaking: The event underscored the significance of involving the Nigerian diaspora in policymaking processes. Participants explored ways to harness the expertise\, skills\, and resources of diaspora professionals for the benefit of Nigeria’s development.\n \n 	Networking Opportunities: Attendees had the opportunity to network with fellow professionals\, policymakers\, and influencers\, fostering connections that have the potential to drive positive change. The event served as a platform for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.\n \n 	Commitment to Action: Participants expressed a shared commitment to actively contribute to Nigeria’s development\, leveraging their skills and experiences to address key challenges facing the nation.\n \n 	Call to Strengthen Collaboration: A key takeaway was the call for increased collaboration between the diaspora and stakeholders in Nigeria. The event emphasized the need for partnerships that transcend geographical boundaries to drive sustainable development.\n \n 	Gala/Reception: The event concluded with a Gala on December 16\, that showcased Nigeria’s cultural diversity. Attendees enjoyed traditional music\, networking opportunities\, and exquisite Nigerian cuisine in a celebratory atmosphere.\nGala/Reception: The event concluded with a Gala on December 16\, that showcased Nigeria’s cultural diversity. Attendees enjoyed traditional music\, networking opportunities\, and exquisite Nigerian cuisine in a celebratory atmosphere.\n\n\nRead about this event on Guardian Newspaper website https://guardian.ng/news/npns-washington-summit-diaspora-unites-for-nigerias-sustainable-future/
URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nurturing-nigerias-future-integrating-health-and-enterprise-development-for-sustainable-growth/
LOCATION:World Bank Headquarters\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230801T180000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Nigerian Excellence: A reception in honor of the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellows
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/celebrating-nigerian-excellence-a-reception-in-honor-of-the-2023-mandela-washington-fellows/
LOCATION:Lindner Familuy Commons\, Room 602\, Elliott School of International Affairs George Washington University.\, Washington DC\, WA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mandela-Washington-Fellows_Reception.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221217T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221217T180000
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CREATED:20230109T114922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T161750Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat on the Sidelines of the US- Africa Leaders Summit\, Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Building on Africa’s rising profile as a haven of entrepreneurial and technical professionals\, this\nconvening is set to distill key opportunities and takeaways from the U.S.-Africa Summit whilst\nelevating African professionals’ engagements to fashion out innovative solutions and maximize\nopportunities in the aftermath of the summit. The upcoming summit\, undoubtedly\, underscores\nthe importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities and\nwe are poised to seize the opportunities in portends.\nThis convening is a cross section of NPN members /professionals from the World Bank\, IMF\,\nGoogle\, Amazon\, Cybastion\, Microsoft\, the academia\, global think tanks\, to mention but a few.\nA detailed agenda with speakers will be shared in the coming weeks.
URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/fireside-chat-on-the-sidelines-of-the-us-africa-leaders-summit-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Washington DC\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220512
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SUMMARY:Courtesy Visit to the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/courtesy-visit-to-the-nigerian-embassy-in-washington-dc/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211218T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T035804
CREATED:20220425T190936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T190936Z
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SUMMARY:Nigerian Professionals Christmas Hangout
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/nigerian-professionals-christmas-hangout/
LOCATION:WA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WhatsApp-Image-2022-04-24-at-10.47.15-PM.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211001T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T035804
CREATED:20220425T191050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T051331Z
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SUMMARY:DC Naija Independence Hangout
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URL:https://nigerianprofessionalsnetwork.com/event/dc-naija-independence-hangout/
LOCATION:WA
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