Ijeoma Thomas-Odia

Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have called on Nigerians to adopt early warning and action practices to forestall or mitigate disasters.

The above quote sits as a frame on the aisle of Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru's residence. She holds it dearly and has her reasons for that. “A friend of mine had a wedding and I was invited. While leaving to my car, I went through the cemetery and there I saw the graveside of John Wesley and so I copied this quote. You can see the emphasis on the word, ‘Can',” she recalled.

To tackle child mortality rate across Nigeria, there is a need for strategic shifts and increased advocacy, to achieve equitable coverage with the quality of pre- and post-natal programmes.

Dupe Olusola Dupe is the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc. She has over 25 years' corporate experience spanning various sectors locally and internationally. She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom and obtained her M.Sc. in Development Economics from the University of Kent. In this interview, she speaks about her passion for women development, economic development of under-developed communities as well as her activities leading in the hospitality sector.

Following the suspension of guidelines on safe termination of pregnancy for legal indications since July 8, 2022 by the Lagos State government and with the alarming cases of maternal mortality attributed to unsafe abortions, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) recently released an advocacy film titled, ‘To Ba Se Wo’, depicting the gross gaps in maternal health.

Titilayo Ayopo is a business management professional with over two decades of experience in financial services, regulatory compliance, business consultancy, and capacity building. From leading banking operations to mentoring individuals and businesses on financial independence, she holds a degree in Microbiology from Osun State University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. In this interview, Ayopo speaks on her career path, championing financial literacy.

My career in the securities trading and investment sector has been an inspiring journey of over 15 years, marked by consistent growth, impactful leadership, and innovative thinking. The journey began when I got admission to study Economics at Bowen University

…Empowering Africa's next generation of changemakers The Visionary Compass Accelerator Program (VCAP) is set to host its graduation ceremony on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at The Civic Center, Lagos. The event marks the culmination of a 10-month training programme which has taken 60 participants on a journey of transformational growth, strategic insights, and unparalleled collaboration,…

Kemi Fred-Adetiba is an identity coach helping young women discover purpose and identity through detailed mentorship. As Executive Director of Fist Africa, a not-for-profit organisation providing interventions for social transformation in Nigeria, she holds a Bachelor of Law degree Brunel University, London, and a Master of Law degree from the University of Gloucestershire, UK. In this interview, she speaks on her passion for helping women evolve to serve purpose.

Security stakeholders have been urged to enforce initiatives that would improve transparency and accountability of the defence sector and better civil-military relations.