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Kosiso Ugwuede

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Lagos
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Kosiso Ugwuede’s Biography

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Kosisochukwu W. Ugwuede is the features editor at TechCabal, a pan-African technology publication based in Lagos, Nigeria.

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The Nigerian startup helping tailors ditch 'paper and pen' operations

The Nigerian startup helping tailors ditch 'paper and pen' operations

Two Nigerian entrepreneurs have launched a software they believe will change how the African fashion industry…

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Affinity Africa wants you to carry a full-fledged bank in your pocket

Affinity Africa wants you to carry a full-fledged bank in your pocket

Ghana's Affinity Africa, with a savings and loans license, offers a suite of banking services through an app …

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Carbin Africa takes on the 'messy middle' in Lagos' car market | TechCabal

Carbin Africa takes on the 'messy middle' in Lagos' car market | TechCabal

Despite soaring inflation and a crumbling local currency, car dealer Precious Okoedion says no week goes by w…

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Vonetta Johnson, fiercely devoted mom of 2, was 'fearful of the world'

Vonetta Johnson, fiercely devoted mom of 2, was 'fearful of the world'

Family and friend, describe Johnson as fiercely devoted to her children, brave yet overtly guarded, and talen…

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A Slow and Steady Climb for Nigeria's Animated Film Industry

A Slow and Steady Climb for Nigeria's Animated Film Industry

Writer, Kay Ugwuede takes a look at the Nigerian animated film industry and its slow, tortuous path to the ma…

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Digital archives immortalize West African culinary and political history - sahelien.com | EN

Digital archives immortalize West African culinary and political history - sahelien.com | EN

Sokoh traces the lack of West African culinary history, particularly with regards to its influence in African…

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Articles

How much does Corvallis cost to run in a year? $271 million Original

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By Kosiso Ugwuede
| Corvallis Gazette-Times Verified
The Corvallis City Council unanimously approved a $270.58 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, about $9.58 million or 3.4% more than the prior year's budget. A significant portion of this increase in the 24-25 budget, around $3.5 million, comes from additional costs in personnel, including wages and benefits.
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For the fun and glory! Graand Kinetic Challenge returns after brief hiatus

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By Kosiso Ugwuede
| Albany Democrat-Herald Verified
Every summer — well, nearly every summer — since 1993, engineering meets art meets fitness meets fun on the streets of Corvallis, when racers take on a challenging 20-plus mile variety race course in spectacular human-powered kinetic sculptures, which must feature a cuddly creature. Racers pedal through Corvallis streets, wade through sand dunes and a 175-feet-long mud pit, and paddle through the Willamette River in a race that used to be a feature of the beloved da Vinci Days.
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For the fun and glory! Graand Kinetic Challenge returns after brief hiatus

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By Kosiso Ugwuede
| Corvallis Gazette-Times Verified
Every summer — well, nearly every summer — since 1993, engineering meets art meets fitness meets fun on the streets of Corvallis, when racers take on a challenging 20-plus mile variety race course in spectacular human-powered kinetic sculptures, which must feature a cuddly creature. Please subscribe to continue reading… Kosisochukwu Ugwuede (she/her) covers the cities of Corvallis, Philomath & Millersburg.
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What's your favorite social network?

None, though I spend some time on Instagram

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be certain you want a career in this industry before you begin. It'll get you through the many bumps ahead especially in an AI world.

Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2023 - Feature - Hard News

The SPJ Region 10 Excellence in Journalism Award Contest is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. It honors journalists across SPJ Region 10, which covers Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon.

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Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association's Better Newspaper Contest

2023 - Government and business coverage
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