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Winners and Losers of Budget 2026: Who Actually Benefits?
Learn more about the Irish government's budget 2026 and what that means for you.
Zainab Adeyemi
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Breaking the Cycle: How to Be the First in Your Family to Invest in Ireland
This is a simple guide to help you start investing
Zainab Adeyemi
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Future Works Better When Everyone Belongs: Why DIBE Isn’t Just a Policy, It’s a Powerhouse
DIBE is not just a policy but a powerhouse for thriving workplaces by explaining how it drives innovation, fairness, and meaningful participation for all.
Alemi Desta
Dec 8, 20254 min read


Reflections from The Black & Irish Experience × APNI Summit
The Black & Irish Experience × APNI Summit was one of those moments where you could truly feel a community coming together. From the first conversations in the hall to the packed room at TU Dublin, there was a shared excitement you couldn’t miss. Two organisations, both committed to visibility, inclusion and progress. Volunteering at the event gave me the chance to see everything up close. I met students, new graduates, ambitious early-career professionals and leaders who hav
Toyosi Sanni
Dec 3, 20252 min read


The Path | Spotlight on Lai Arogundade
Welcome to The Path, a series dedicated to amplifying the stories of leaders who’ve forged their own way, through discipline, discovery, and sometimes discomfort. In this edition, we spotlight Lai, whose career journey spans industries and experiences, from hospitality to telecoms, pharma to leadership. Through each chapter, Lai has chosen growth, resilience, and authenticity over comfort and in doing so, has become the kind of leader who doesn’t just climb the ladder, but bu
APNI Team
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Spotlight Interview: Bukola Fazaz on Detail, Design, and the Power of Curiosity
“I was always curious, taking things apart just to understand how they worked. That curiosity led me to architecture.” Meet Bukola Fazaz; an experienced Architectural Technologist whose passion for precision and love of creative problem-solving make her a standout in the field. With a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology from Technological University Dublin, Bukola is fluent in CAD, Revit, and the language of technical detailing. Born in Nigeria and raised in Drogheda, she
APNI Team
Nov 4, 20254 min read


The Real-Life Zombie Apocalypse: Living on Autopilot
In a world that rewards routine, Zainab challenges us to wake up. Drawing parallels between zombie movies and modern life, she explores how comfort and autopilot living can quietly steal our spark and how conscious living is the antidote. This piece is a call to choose intention over inertia, one Tuesday at a time.
Zainab Adeyemi
Nov 4, 20252 min read


APNI x eBay Black History Month Event | Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses
On Saturday, 18th October, eBay APNI proudly hosted the Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses event — a vibrant celebration of Black-owned businesses across Ireland in honour of Black History Month. The event, held in collaboration with eBay, brought together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members for a day of connection, inspiration, and empowerment. It also marked the official launch of the eBay Accelerator Programme, designed to support and elevate Black-owned bu
APNI Team
Oct 20, 20252 min read


The Tree That Bends: Navigating the Aftermath of Layoffs
The wind does not break the tree that bends."
Getting laid off isn’t just a career event, t’s a rupture. One moment you’re contributing, the next you’re silenced, as if someone pressed mute on your purpose. But even in that quiet, something deeper stirs.
This piece isn’t about “bouncing back.” It’s about bending, grieving, and finding the seed after the fall. It’s a reminder that you are not the title you held, but the rhythm you carry, one that no layoff can erase.
Omonefe Lynch
Oct 8, 20253 min read


The Wealth Hack You're Probably Sleeping On
We are officially halfway through the year, and you still have not hit the savings goal you set for yourself in January. You feel...
Zainab Adeyemi
Aug 12, 20253 min read


From DMs to Birmingham: How Networking Changed My Career Confidence.
I got on a plane to Birmingham not knowing a soul in the room — but knowing I couldn’t miss a space made for people like me. The Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum wasn’t just a conference; it was a turning point. From finding mentors on LinkedIn to discovering the power of showing up, this experience reminded me that growth begins outside your comfort zone.
Toyosi Sanni
Jul 22, 20253 min read


You Are Doing Better Than You Think
Feeling behind? You’re not alone. Social media shows the highlights — this blog shares the reality.
Zainab Adeyemi
Jul 14, 20254 min read


The Meaning of Workplace Wellness
Workplace wellness is more than just words, it is a necessary foundation for a fulfilling and sustainable professional life, no matter...
Moradeun Oduwole
Jul 3, 20252 min read


APNI Brings Africa’s Spirit of Service to Tiglin’s Homeless Cafe
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI) team hosted a remarkable African-themed volunteer night at...
APNI Team
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Africa Day 2025: Celebrating Commerce & Innovation at the Lions’ Den Pitch Competition
To mark Africa Day 2025, we hosted our annual Lions’ Den Pitch Competition , a flagship event celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship,...
APNI Team
Jun 7, 20252 min read


Part 3 - How To Invest (Investing is for everyone)
The secret to investing isn’t some complex algorithm or a magical stock-picking ability—it’s consistency and patience. Boring? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.
Yemi Ajomale
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Part 2 - Navigating Investing (Investing is for everyone)
One of the biggest mindset shifts people need to make is understanding that inflation is not some random or unfortunate event — it is an intentional, structural part of how modern capitalist economies work.
Yemi Ajomale
Apr 19, 20255 min read


Part 1- Navigating Investing (Investing is for everyone)
One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that it is reserved for the privileged few.....
Yemi Ajomale
Apr 18, 20253 min read


APNI Calls for Urgent Action to Address Employment and Economic Challenges Facing Migrants in Ireland
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Date: 28th March 2025 Dublin, Ireland – The African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI) is calling...
APNI Team
Mar 28, 20252 min read


Barriers to Employment and Inclusion Support for Employees of Ethnic Minority Backgrounds in Ireland
Executive Summary: This report presents findings from a survey aimed at identifying barriers to employment for ethnic minority employees...
APNI Team
Mar 28, 20254 min read
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