In Nigeria’s Kano State, a transformative economic movement is being driven entirely by women. The Nasara Gidan Gayawa village savings and loan association (VSLA) is a powerful reminder of how community-led financial structures can support grassroots business growth and financial independence. What began as an unfamiliar concept has rapidly evolved … Read More
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A new solar drying hub in Nigeria is set to transform the lives of farmers and young agripreneurs in the country’s Kano State. The north-west Nigerian State is one of the country’s major agricultural strongholds, with an estimated 2.4 million farming households producing crops including grains to tomatoes, peppers and … Read More
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