Economy
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Sex for Refund: Businesswoman Accuses Nigeria’s Minister of Works Dave Umahi of N304m Debt
Summary: Tracy Nicolas Ohiri, a Nigerian businesswoman, has publicly accused Minister of Works Dave Umahi of refusing to pay a N304m debt owed to her since 2015. She also accused him of sending her death…
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Feminism Across Class: When Socioeconomic Factors Influence Women’s Suffering
Summary: Feminism must consider class because a woman’s socioeconomic status shapes her risks, opportunities, and access to justice. Poor and vulnerable women often bear the heaviest burdens in a global economy that exploits inequality. Class…
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Hamamat Montia’s Shea Butter Museum and the Future of Ghana’s Shea Butter Industry
Summary: Hamamat Montia’s journey from beauty queen to Ghana’s Shea Butter Ambassador spotlights the economic power of women in the shea industry. Her leadership challenges the undervaluation of women’s labour, advocating for fair trade, local…
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The Women Behind Africa’s Leading Banks
Over the past two decades, the Nigerian banking industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with women leading their growth. At the frontier are nine women who are changing the narrative of the country’s financial sector…
