Author: Taofeeqat Adigun Imagine the warmth of freshly baked bread, the scent of cooking stews, and taking your first chew of an evenly spiced Suya skewer. African cuisine is more than just food on a plate; it’s the history and identity of many different generations of cooks who have handed down their recipes over the […]
Author: Chioma Alaedu Storytelling and oral traditions have been the lifeline of African culture for centuries, serving as a medium for passing down knowledge, values, history, and beliefs from one generation to the next. In a continent as diverse as Africa, with its multitude of languages, ethnic groups, and cultural practices, these traditions have played […]
Author: Lateef Madoti The challenges and impacts of climate change in our time cannot be over emphasized. It is a challenge that affects every country in all the continents and Africa is not an exception. Population growth, increase in production and consumption of goods across the globe led to the depletion of natural resources and […]
Author: Alamin Lawal Textbooks provide us with scientific knowledge, and technology drives forward innovation. Yet, in our pursuit of solutions, we often neglect a vital component: indigenous wisdom. For countless generations, communities living in harmony with their environments have embedded resilience into their daily lives, adapting to an ever-changing world through time-honored traditions. Can these […]
Author: Ozanu Miracle Chidera To many the prospect of bringing the African dream to life is akin to waiting for pigs to fly. From being home builders to nation builders, African women remain dauntless in their strife. Developments in the form of education, advocacy, and improved health care have in recent times felt an impact […]
Author: Sylvester Elisha Microfinance institutions are crucial in reducing poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, providing financial services like small loans and insurance to those excluded from traditional banking. They focus on financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, and empowering the underprivileged (Armendariz and Morduch, 2010). These institutions have significantly enhanced access to financial services among the unbanked in […]
Source: pexels.com Author: Muhammad Abdussalam I think about this often, especially when I see people exhibiting this attitude. We are a society woven with a strong communal fabric–which is indeed commendable. In Nigeria and Africa at large, life is enormously communal. Kids are raised not only by their parents but also by the community because […]