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2 weeks ago | bellanaija.com | Chaste Inegbedion

I found out Elon Musk was African in 2003. It wasn’t on the front page of any paper. It was a casual mention—someone noting that the man who helped build PayPal was born in Pretoria, South Africa. At first, I felt a flicker of pride. Another one of us “made it.” But then came the pause. Because no part of Musk’s image felt familiar. No accent. No cultural breadcrumbs. No investment, figuratively or financially, in the continent that raised him.

3 weeks ago | bellanaija.com | Chaste Inegbedion

May 28th marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I witnessed firsthand the pervasive inequalities and stigma surrounding menstruation. For years, the simple, natural process of menstruation became a silent burden, impacting girls’ education and women’s daily lives. Commemorating this significant day reflects my journey from Lagos to advocating for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld globally, igniting my passion for change.

1 month ago | bellanaija.com | Chaste Inegbedion

Celebrating May: Labour, Legacy, and the Future of Work with Women at the CenterCould that be the choice we face in today’s economy? Labour Day, nestled at the start of May, is more than a long weekend. It’s a chance to reflect on the victories of the trade union movement—those “little things” we now take for granted: the 8-hour workday, pensions, workplace safety, and the minimum wage. But as we stand at the edge of a new future, Labour Day also asks us to look forward.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Chaste Inegbedion

Africa's demographic advantage is no longer theoretical. The world is watching. Nigeria is ready to step into its role -- not as a recipient of aid, but as a co-architect of global growth. Africa doesn't just need capital -- it needs coordinated leadership. Nigeria, with its vast population, robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and emerging reform agenda, has the potential to lead the continent into a new era of global integration.

2 months ago | htsyndication.com | Chaste Inegbedion

Nigeria, April 18 -- From 21-26 April, global economic leaders will convene in Washington, DC, for the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). Among the many nations in attendance, Nigeria finds itself at a particularly pivotal moment - not just as Africa's largest economy, but as a nation poised to define what sustainable growth looks like on the continent.