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If you’ve been following me over the past few weeks, you’ll know that I’ve been writing extensively about innovation, design thinking, and social entrepreneurship. Recently, someone asked me how I became an impact entrepreneur, and my response was simple: I’ve always cared about making an impact, and I’ve always loved innovating. My mind is constantly […]

As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 2: Zero Hunger. Achieving zero hunger by 2030 is an ambitious goal, but one that is essential for promoting sustainable development, reducing poverty, and improving overall well-being. In our previous article, we examined the complexities of poverty and

Youth Unemployment in Africa: A Looming Crisis and the Nigerian Perspective. There can be no meaningful economic growth if the youth population is neglected or overlooked, especially in a continent like Africa where 60% of its population are young people. As an authority in youth employability, I’m compelled to address the pressing issue of youth

SDG 1: No Poverty – Understanding the Challenge and Opportunities for Action in AfricaI promised to write a series of articles on the SDGs so that we can move beyond adding “advocate” to our profiles and start taking action. Last week, I began by writing about why I care about the SDGs and my decade-long

Design Thinking: The Methodology That Can Prevent You From Wasting Time And Money Creating A Product That Won’t Sell Last week, I introduced design thinking as a human-centered approach for finding solutions to complex problems. To recap, design thinking involves empathizing with customers, defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping, and testing. This week, let’s dive deeper

MY JOURNEY WITH THE SDGs: WHY THEY MATTER TO ME AND TO AFRICA. As someone who’s passionate about creating a better future for all, I’ve had the privilege of working on various initiatives that aim to make a positive impact on our world. But one area that’s particularly close to my heart is the Sustainable

Innovation and the Future of Work: How Africa Can Leverage Design Thinking to Achieve the SDGs As the world grapples with the challenges of the 21st century, innovation has become a critical driver of economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015, provide a

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, African women are harnessing technology to achieve financial independence at an unprecedented scale. Digital platforms, like SheEarns, are at the forefront of this transformation, providing accessible income-generating opportunities that empower individuals while stimulating economic growth across the continent. The Digital Gender Divide in Africa While digital technology has unlocked

How COVID-19 Became a Digital Wake-Up Call When COVID-19 struck, it disrupted economies and exposed deep inequalities in access to digital opportunities, particularly for African women relying on informal skills. The pandemic underscored the necessity of digital proficiency, yet many African women lacked access to the tools, training, and platforms essential for transitioning their expertise

It’s a post-convocation day in your life, and you are seated on your bed looking dejected after receiving no interview invite from all 30 jobs you applied for. It’s even worse because you wonder why none of these companies are reaching out. After all, you graduated with a good GPA, maybe even at the top