“Think of financial inclusion as a pathway out of poverty and inclusive growth as a path to shared prosperity. The former is transactional. The latter is transformational.” Shamina Singh, President Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
What if I am the subject of some harmful gossip?
In 2011, my then-roommate, Oma and I will stay up late, every night, watching different episodes of the series, gossip girls.
The Beauty of Negative Space
By Miracle Nwankwo
One of the solutions proffered by experts to solve problems in interior design is the concept of negative space. This concept permeates all aspects of art and design, whether in painting, architecture or interior decorating. Negative space can also be likened to some natural modalities that create an absence to make a profound impression, e.g the hole in a doughnut, the interval between lightning and thunder, an eloquent pause in a conversation, the official work leave you to take to refresh and restart.
Does Arguing Spell Doom for Relationships?
By Kembet Bolton
Conflict is inevitable in relationships. Couples argue about all sort of issues ranging from finance to little stuff like who sleeps on what side of the bed. Conflict is not necessarily a bad thing. Every couple is going to argue. What matters is how you fight, and how those negative interactions balance out with positive interactions.
Dr. Gassou Amivi Kafui Epse Tete-Benissan – A Role Model for Africa Women in Science and Academia
By Kembet Bolton
Women are globally often under-represented in the STEMM-related fields such as the medical field and engineering. The under-representation is worse in the case of African women when juxtaposed with the rest of the world.
Cameroon: Hardworking Mbanga Rural Women Seek Funds, Skills to Increase Yield
From ploughing fields to selling farm produce to making local products, rural women in the Central African country of Cameroon play a significant role in ensuring food security.
When They Catch the Curiosity Bug
By Miracle Nwankwo
Divorce and domestic violence may not be the only parental issue that has side effects on children, as there are other issues that leave a lasting negative impact on a child which most parents are unaware of. One of these issues is the situation of children not getting answers to their question or being shut down by a parent when they ask too many questions. At the early stage of a child’s life, usually between the age of four to six, all children, girls and boys alike seem to catch the curiosity bug, which tends to tons of logical and illogical questions been showered on their parents at any given opportunity. However, parents should not be weary or be pushed to ignore or shun them because that episode has a lot to do in their lives.