8 Stories Written by Thelma Ideozu
Nigeria and Kenya Explore New Ways to Turn Remittances Into Growth
byThelma Ideozu• Apr 7, 2026
From diaspora bonds to mobile investment tools, both countries are testing solutions to convert everyday transfers into long-term capital.
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Africa's Agritech Crash Is Teaching Farmers How to Build What Lasts
byThelma Ideozu• Nov 5, 2025
From failed startups to smarter systems, Africa's agriculture innovators are learning that trust, patience, and local design—not venture capital—may be the real seeds of resilience.
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Can Nigeria Keep Its Patients From Flying Abroad?
byThelma Ideozu• Aug 31, 2025
As medical tourism drains $1.1 billion a year, new investments promise to make Nigeria a destination, not a departure point.
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The Financial System That Works Without Banks
byThelma Ideozu• Jul 30, 2025
Across Africa, rural communities are building informal networks that lend, save, and support without interest rates or paperwork.
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This Isn’t Therapy as You Know It. It Might Be Better.
byThelma Ideozu• Jun 11, 2025
In Zimbabwe, grandmothers trained as lay counselors are quietly changing the face of mental health care.
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Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Can Nollywood Save the Planet?
byThelma Ideozu• Apr 20, 2025
Nigeria's film industry has tackled war, injustice, and pandemics. Now, it faces a new frontier: climate change, pollution, and environmental justice.
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Shea Butter: A Heritage of Craft, Commerce, and Survival
byThelma Ideozu• Feb 26, 2025
For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
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The Problem with Treating Technology as a Silver Bullet for Education
byThelma Ideozu• Jan 15, 2025
While EdTech promises transformation, relying solely on technology overlooks crucial infrastructure gaps that hinder meaningful educational progress.
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