Book Review: Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In and the Career Challenges for Women who want families
Ides Ofune 5th May 2020 0 COMMENTSI got to know about the Book, “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg after reading Michelle Obama’s memoire “Becoming”. In it, Michelle alluded to the fact that it’s not always possible for women to “lean in”. I had come across this phrase several times and became curious as to what it really meant. I decided to […]
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Last week, I had a very good conversation with a mother on the implications of covid-19 on her family. According to her, the compulsory COVID-19 lockdown has made her realise the critical need to spend more time on her children’s academic work. This does not mean that she did not take this task seriously before […]
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Tips to help you work from home as a parent during the covid-19 pandemic
Ides Ofune 7th April 2020 0 COMMENTSIt’s no news that a large proportion of people are working from home due these unprecedented times of the covid-19 pandemic. Working from home may involve carrying out research like myself, running a business or plain doing your formal work hours while carefully balancing the role of a parent and spouse. While it might sound […]
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Few months back, I paid a visit to a friend and discussions veered into the perceived cultural injustice faced by women in Africa. According to mainstream views, African culture is inherently oppressive to women. I hold a contrary opinion. I have always believed that historically, African women were not the weak passive victims waiting for […]
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What Non-for Profit Organisations in Africa can do during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Ides Ofune 5th April 2020 0 COMMENTSI recently worked with a non for profit organisation to help them map out specific initiatives they could undertake in Nigeria during this crisis. Indeed, there is a lot to be done given the state of the continent in order serve the interests of the society and ease the burden of people as they go […]
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Jack of all trades, master of none but oftentimes better than a master of one
Ides Ofune 16th March 2020 0 COMMENTSHave you ever felt as if you don’t fit into cliques or circles? It always seems like you are an outsider among your group of friends. This does not mean that you don’t have any friends or you are an introvert – you have lots of friends but not in a clique. Your friends might […]
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There is no reason to panic – Africa’s Population is NOT out of control
Ides Ofune 4th March 2020 0 COMMENTSFor the first time in a long while, I watched an expert who truly believes, not in a patronising way, in the possibility of Africa developing. I am not talking about blind optimism but an optimism based on facts, realities and the sheer belief in the capacities of humans to surmount difficulties. I am truly […]
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Can we really afford not to be interested in Politics? Watch how to encourage politics in the family
Ides Ofune 4th November 2019 0 COMMENTSOne thing I find very interesting is political discussions. Now, I know some people may say politics is divisive and don’t like talking about it. In Nigeria, we say politics is too dirty. But politics is everything! Politics is what determines the kind of education available to your children, the type of jobs you work […]
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Analysis on Chimamanda Adichie’s speech on women in Pre-colonial Igbo culture
Ides Ofune 2nd August 2019 0 COMMENTSChimamanda Adichie was a keynote speaker at the 2018 Igbo conference where she gave a deep insight into Igbo women in precolonial Igbo culture. I found it very enlightening and interesting. I was indeed inspired! Here is what I gleaned and my conclusion: Culture is used as a silencing tool in Nigeria. For example, when […]
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You want to get engage in Politics? Learn from Sajid Javid, newly appointed Chancellor in the United Kingdom
Ides Ofune 26th July 2019 0 COMMENTSBy now, I am sure you must have heard that Sajid Javid was appointed by Boris Johnson as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, United Kingdom. Being Chancellor is one of the most important positions in the UK government cabinet because he has overall responsibility for the work of the Treasury. He will also be moving […]
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