Waste management remains a significant issue in Nigeria. Major cities like Abuja and Lagos generate thousands of tons of waste daily, and their recycling or disposal systems must …
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Ashoka recognised Eunice Omojola as one of its 2024 Young Changemakers. The 20-year-old is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. Through her initiative, TechInEdu, …
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Rahet Bally: Nadia Gamal El Din creates safe space for Egypt mothers.
Running a global maternal care business was never Nadia Gamal El Din’s goal. All she wanted was to help mothers in need, including herself. However, that innocent desire …
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In the world of fashion, Ade Hassan identified a gap—a deeply personal one—that would redefine “nude” for women of colour. As a British Nigerian, she had spent years …
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Morenike Fajemisin empowers Nigerians with Judgment-Free SRH care.
In Nigeria, accessing judgment-free sexual and reproductive health (SRH) resources can be challenging, especially for young people. Societal taboos and healthcare biases often prevent open discussions about sex, …
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Temilola Majekodunmi disrupts Nigeria’s money market with Bankly.
Nearly 26% of Nigerians remain unbanked, even as recent financial service strides have brought formal banking access up to 64% by 2023. Traditional savings practices can have substantial …
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Creative Senegalese designer Diarra Bousso is making waves in the African fashion industry by merging her passion for mathematics with her artistic Senegalese cultural heritage. Born in Dakar …
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In Kinshasa, a unique sight catches attention: women confidently driving pink taxis through the city’s busy streets. This is Ubizcabs, a high-end, women-run taxi service launched by Patricia …
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Baratang Miya is bridging the gender gap in tech with GirlsHYPE.
UNESCO says women comprise only about 28% of the global tech workforce and 30% in sub-Saharan Africa. This data emphasises the persistent challenges young girls face in pursuing …
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Abisola Oladapo began her maternal health advocacy after a personal ordeal that nearly cost her child’s life. This experience opened her eyes to the alarming gaps in Nigeria’s …