{
  "id": 5682370,
  "title": "I started from scratch in UK despite Nigerian banking experience – MBE honouree, Babajide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/i-started-from-scratch-in-uk-despite-nigerian-banking-experience-mbe-5682370",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T01:01:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-started-from-scratch-in-uk-despite-nigerian-banking-experience-mbe-honouree-babajide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Born and raised in Nigeria, Olubukola Babajide spent her early years in Ile-Ife, Osun State, before studying Economics and starting her career as a banking officer in Abuja. Her mother, a retired school principal, instilled in her a sense of resilience and discipline. Babajide aspired to be a fashion designer while growing up, but realized she needed talent and ability to succeed. After meeting her future partner and considering studying in the US, she moved to the UK, initially seeking a corporate position in banking. However, she had to retrain due to a requirement attached to her training at the bank, leading her to an administrative role where she managed payroll and HR. Babajide eventually trained in SAP and gained practical experience, eventually building her career in technology. Her biggest challenge was not getting the job she initially wanted and adapting to the UK culture. Despite facing discrimination and adjusting to a new environment, Babajide persevered and eventually became a Member of the British Empire, using her recognition to inspire Nigerians.",
  "summary": "Olubukola Babajide, a Nigerian MBE honouree, shares her journey from banking in Nigeria to building a tech career in the UK, overcoming discrimination. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-started-from-scratch-in-uk-despite-nigerian-banking-experience-mbe-honouree-babajide/",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "I started from scratch in UK despite Nigerian banking experience – MBE honouree, Babajide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/i-started-from-scratch-in-uk-despite-nigerian-banking-experience-mbe",
        "published": "2026-09-05T00:48:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}