What is political apathy? Political apathy is when one does not care about politics. Political apathy happens when citizens don’t vote or engage in political activity. They might do so because they don’t know anything about politics or think their vote won’t be counted. How Political Apathy Affects Women’s Votes When women abstain from voting, … Read more
Gender and politics have walked side by side for centuries. Women everywhere, Nigeria being no exception, have had to struggle to make themselves heard in leadership. We shall discuss, from the past to today, why that is the case and how that can be changed. A Look at History The marginalization of women in Nigerian … Read more
Women play a big role in each Nigeria’s local government area. However, not many women hold top jobs there. In 2024, out of 618 local governments, only 23 women became chairpersons. That’s just 3.7%. Why Few Women Lead in Local Government Area Numerous things make it difficult for women to access leadership positions in the … Read more
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu called on the United States to make its deportation system for Nigerians more humane. She reiterated that deportation ought not to lead to undue trauma. She questioned how many deported Nigerians have dependents at home. In her opinion, there are about 201 Nigerians in U.S. immigration detention facilities, of whom 85 are scheduled for deportation. 1. Address Emotional and Financial Impact on Families. Many deportees send money home to … Read more
Tinubu’s Wife’s recent donation of N100 million to victims of the Niger State tanker explosion has sparked different reactions across Nigeria. The explosion, which happened on January 18 at Diko-Maje Road in Gurara Local Government Area, claimed lives and left many injured. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, visited Niger State and announced the donation … Read more
Women in Nigerian politics face many challenges. They are often excluded from key decision-making processes, even though they make up almost half of the population. We need to remove barriers and create fair opportunities allowing women to take their place in politics. 1. Support More Women to Run for Office Women in Nigerian politics need more support to become leaders. Right now, only 6.7% of seats in the National Assembly are held by women, according … Read more
Mojisola Meranda has made history. She is now the first woman to lead the Lagos House of Assembly as its speaker. Mudashiru Obasa was removed from office for misconduct, and as a result, Mojisola Meranda replaced him. The announcement of her new position came on a Monday, which is big news for Lagos State and … Read more
Women in politics are essential for every country. They bring new ideas and fairness. Today, many women cannot join politics because of barriers. For example, traditions hold them back, and family responsibilities keep them busy. Additionally, they often need money to run for office. This needs to change. If more women lead, communities will grow … Read more
IPAC Nigeria seeks to address gender disparities in political representation by supporting a bill before the National Assembly. This initiative aims to create equal opportunities for women and establish strong democratic governance across the country. Commitment to Credible Elections by IPAC The IPAC said it would promote democracy through advocacy for reforms in the electoral … Read more
A historic moment was witnessed in Ghana as President John Mahama was sworn into office, with Opoku-Agyemang becoming the first female Vice President. Leaders across Africa joined the ceremony in Accra as the country made a major step toward better gender representation in its political landscape. Early Life and Education of Opoku-Agyemang She was born … Read more
