Somewhere in Nigeria, Girls Between the Ages of 7 And 13 are Used as Collateral for Loans aka Money Wives.
A few days ago, Chess-in-slums founder, Tunde Onakoya took to Twitter to announce their next project. It is to focus on teaching chess to women in Becheve, a community in Cross-river state. But these women aren’t just ordinary women but young ones who are referred to as “money wives”. Twitter went agog when he shared […]
World Chess Day 2022: 3 Must-See Movies About Chess.
It’s World Chess Day 2022! And this year, it coincides with the 98th Anniversary of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Unlike other world days, July 20, Chess Day, has no theme. Its goal is simple; to celebrate the game of chess and the significant advancements it has caused worldwide. What are some of these advancements? […]
Season of Love: Medplus Gives Back to Vulnerable Communities, Partners with Chess in Slums Africa.
Medplus Pharmacy, Nigeria’s leading health and beauty retail company is adding colour to this year’s valentine’s season; by making it all about the underprivileged. The company is breaking the status quo of the established lover’s day by spreading love to the vulnerable communities around us instead. They have termed this ‘Redefining Love’, an advocacy campaign […]