RTP Campaign Pilot Reflections
There are an estimated 7.6 million girls currently out of school in Nigeria, according to UNICEF. This gap is sobering, not only because of what it reflects about the present reality of our educational system, but because of what it could mean for the future. When fewer girls have access to education, fewer girls have […]
Advancing Girls’ Education in Nigeria: Reflections from the Teach For Nigeria International Women’s Day Webinar
In celebration of International Women’s Day, education leaders and advocates gathered for a webinar hosted by Teach For Nigeria to discuss the theme “From Classroom to Community: Women Leading Education, Justice and Change in Nigeria.” The conversation highlighted the urgency of addressing Nigeria’s education crisis. With more than 20 million children currently out of school, […]
Using Gender Data to Build Inclusive Workplaces in Nigeria
Nigeria has a fresh set of gender data, courtesy of Dataphyte. The numbers are revealing, but also sobering. They confirm what many already suspected: women remain underrepresented in leadership, excluded from key sectors, and disproportionately affected by unemployment. But here’s the thing – data on its own doesn’t change lives. Action does. And this is […]
The Intersection between Gender and Policy In Nigeria – A Brief Think Piece.
by Esther Unugbua (Policy and Programs – Kobikam Africa) Nigeria continues to face wide gender gaps in economic participation, political representation, and access to opportunities. While policy frameworks show growing commitment to gender equality, progress remains limited because implementation is weak, gender-disaggregated data is insufficient, and social and cultural norms continue to restrict women’s advancement. […]
Breaking Barriers and Building New Realities: Celebrating International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
As we celebrate International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we are reminded of the remarkable vision, resilience, and innovation that women bring to economies across Africa and around the world. At Kobikam, this day reinforces our commitment to supporting women as they step fully into leadership, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven impact. A few months ago, we engaged in […]
Shaping the Future of Nigeria’s MSMEs with SMEDAN
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on about Nigeria, it’s that we are a nation of entrepreneurs. From bustling markets to digital start-ups, innovation is everywhere. And women play a huge part in driving this energy. They are business owners, job creators, and community builders. Yet, while women contribute so much to the country’s […]
Empowering Women Market Traders to Advocate for Their Rights – One Training at a Time
Reminicing on the time spent in Abuja, facilitating a training for trainers on rights-based advocacy for women market traders about a year ago. It was really insightful and sad to hear the tales of discrimination they face daily due to multiple taxation/levies collection daily and various forms of gender-based harassment including verbal, non-verbal and physical. […]
Gender Equality: Why SMEs Need to Pay Attention
At Kobikam, we have worked with a wide spectrum of Nigerian SMEs to shape their approach to gender inclusion. Through this experience, we have seen firsthand that gender equality is not only a social imperative but also a clear business advantage. Organisations that are intentional about closing gender gaps tend to perform better on multiple […]
ShowUpHQ on: Ijeoma Adesanya
Ijeoma Adesanya is a dynamic social entrepreneur and passionate gender inclusion specialist. As the visionary Founder of Kobikam Africa and Neema Tai, she ignites change, championing the advancement of women and girls across Nigeria and Africa. Her journey includes impactful roles at General Electric (GE) as a Finance Leader and leading the vibrant ScaleUp Lab […]
