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‘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...

“The greatest obstacle to learning is what we think we already know.” The Relational Blind Spot International development institutions, donors and policy consultants often arrive in African countries with a playbook, one rooted in technocratic logic, universal metrics and formal institutional...

October 20, (THEWILL) — In today’s digital economy, financial services no longer operate on banking hours. Customers expect instant, 24/7 access to their accounts, transfers, and payments. From Lagos to Abuja and Port Harcourt to Kano, a growing middle...

October 20, (THEWILL) — The National Co-ordinator, Pragmatic Shareholders’ Association, Mrs Bisi Bakare, has applauded the strategic reforms in the economy, especially those that relate to the financial services sector.  In this interview, she extols the role of the shareholder...