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Policies can change lives and shape the systems that govern everything from healthcare and education to safety and economic opportunity. For women, policies pushing for equality and empowerment …

Financial limitations continue to hold women back from starting and scaling successful businesses despite their being the backbone of many micro and small enterprises. Many African women cannot …

Favour Abatang, founder of Her Voice Foundation (HVF), is helping teenage mothers and at-risk girls in underserved communities across Cross River State, Nigeria.   Her fight began in 2020 …

Life in the slums is undeniably harsh but particularly unforgiving for young girls. Confronted with extreme poverty and constant danger, many street-dwelling girls become targets of gender-based violence. …

The life of young Anthonia Ojenagbon took a dramatic turn when, as a teen, she was sent to live with her paternal uncle in Lagos due to her …

One day, while stuck in Lagos traffic, I witnessed a heart-wrenching scene that left an indelible mark. A police truck with prisoners stopped nearby, presumably transporting them between …

The holiday season is more than just a time for celebrations—it’s an opportunity to gather loved ones around the table and indulge in meals that evoke warmth, joy, …

If there’s ever a time to explore Africa’s beauty, it’s during the holiday season. There’s no shortage of incredible places to visit in the continent’s northern, southern, eastern, …

Many talented young people miss out on life-changing opportunities, not because they are not qualified, but because they do not know these opportunities exist. Scholarships go unclaimed, fellowships …

Oluwaseyi Jesuton is leading a quiet revolution against environmental pollution in Nigeria. At just 23, her work has already touched over 10,000 lives across the country, inspiring a …