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Women's Cooperatives

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The Making of Ncha Nkota (Igbo Soap)

Ncha, an indigenous soap traditionally made by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria is more than just a cleansing agent. It reflects indigenous knowledge, resourcefulness, and the use of locally available materials to create a product deeply embedded in Igbo cultural life. Also known as ncha-nkota in the Igbo language, this soap belongs to…

Itsekiri Women’s Groups: The Role of Women in the “House System” of Trade

The Itsekiri people of the western Niger Delta developed one of the most sophisticated commercial cultures in pre-colonial West Africa. While the historical narrative often highlights the economic activities of male merchant elites especially the Oloyes and powerful trading houses such as those led by Chief Nana Itsekiri women also played a fundamental, though…