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 […]
Development in Africa: Emerging Influence of African Women.
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 […]
The role of Microfinance in addressing poverty in Subsaharan Africa
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 […]
The Precariousness of Expectations in Our Society
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 […]