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- “Access is not always empowerment. Sometimes, it is containment dressed as opportunity.” November 16, (THEWILL) — Across African institutions, from civil society and philanthropy to media, academia and policymaking, access is often described as a pathway to influence. Young...

November 10, (THEWILL) — Palpable jubilation has been going on in Nigeria, especially in the officialdom and the financial sector in the past few days owing to the country’s removal from the ‘grey list’ of the Financial Action Task...

November 09, (THEWILL) — Across the world, cities once celebrated for their prosperity, San Francisco, Singapore, London, Zurich, Oslo, and Mumbai, now top the charts of global living costs. Skyrocketing rents, surging food prices, and declining purchasing power have...

‘The line between mentorship and gatekeeping is drawn not by intention, but by access.’ November 09, (THEWILL) — In African civil society, development, media, academia and even activism, mentorship is celebrated as a core value. Elders are expected to support...

November 03, (THEWILL) — For half a century, Nigeria’s vast reserves of hydrocarbons have powered its growth, generated foreign exchange, and transformed the country into Africa’s leading energy economy. But times are changing. The global demand for lower carbon...

November 02, (THEWILL) — In every town, every apartment and every late-night conversation between friends, there is a spark—a moment when someone says, “What if we started something?” It’s a question that has launched countless startups, changed lives, and...

“Networks can protect, or they can obscure. When power is unchecked, the very relationships meant to nurture change can shield harm.” November 02, (THEWILL) — In recent years, the world witnessed a global wave of reckoning around sexual harassment, abuse...

Author: Femi Otedola Reviewer: Sam Diala October 27, (THEWILL) — Femi Otedola’s memoir, Making It Big: Lessons From A Life in Business, effectively encapsulates the three essential components of achieving success - God, Self, and Others. He humbly credits his achievements...

October 27, (THEWILL) — Imagine entrusting your life savings to a bank, only to discover your data was compromised or mysterious fees appeared on your statement. When it comes to banking, money is exchanged, but confidence is what makes...

October 26, (THEWILL) — In Nigeria’s financial services landscape, asset management has long been regarded as the domain of institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and sophisticated investors. Ordinary households, young professionals and small business owners were largely excluded, with barriers, such...