Author name: Confidence

As a nation blessed with abundant natural resources and a vibrant, youthful population, the question of who truly benefits from Nigeria’s economic growth has long been a

In 1999, Nigeria transitioned to democracy after enduring years of military rule. This change brought about hope and significant aspirations. However, 26 years later, trust

What if the Nigeria we want is not some distant, abstract idea but something already visible in fragments all around us? In communities that organise

In Nigeria and beyond, laws may promise equality, but invisible cultural expectations still decide how far women can lead.  I recently came across a video

In 1994, my mother stepped through the gates of one of Nigeria’s federal universities in the North as a newly recruited confidential secretary. What she carried

“When women participate in politics, the effects are more inclusive and democratic. When women are at the negotiating table, peace agreements are more durable. When women are

I lead, hire, mentor, and raise leaders. And yet, in boardrooms from Lagos to London, I still watch the same pattern: women are praised as

Unpaid care work shapes the future of women. It limits how they present themselves at work, in leadership roles, and in society. The International Labour