by Evans Ijakaa “Boys are very easy to raise, by the way.”  No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement is: boys are very easy to neglect. The statement really means, we don’t pay as much attention to boys. They’re called “easy” because no one is asking them how they feel, what …

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by Similoluwa Ifedayo When Will Women Be Treated Fairly and Equally in Nigeria? In 2025, if Kate, a British woman, marries a Nigerian man, she can become a Nigerian citizen within a year. But if I, a Nigerian woman, marry a foreign man, the law says he must live in Nigeria for at least 15 …

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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Lately, I’ve been thinking deeply about gender inequality, equity, and equality. Questions have been on my mind like, “At what point do I stop talking about gender equality? When is it enough? Am I doing too much?”  These reflections led me to one fundamental realisation: gender equality is not a destination. It’s …

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