Financial analyst Julia Nwanya believes that economic inclusion begins when women understand and control their money. In a recent phone conversation from Asaba, she described how cultural rules and a lack of training still prevent many women from making sound financial choices. Her goal is to change that, one workshop at a time. From Boardrooms to … Read more
Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has announced that the state government is dedicating ₦4 billion in the 2025 budget to support women-focused economic programs. This funding aims to boost financial independence for women across all 34 local government areas in the state. Governor Radda made the announcement at the North West Scale-Up Summit of … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will soon release extra guidelines to help clarify how elections should be conducted and how results are reviewed. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, said this during a meeting in Abuja with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). He explained that the new guidelines will give clear … Read more
In Bauchi State’s 2025 budget, the allocation to agriculture is only 1.6% of the total N465.9 billion budget. This is far below the 10% commitment made under the Malabo Declaration of 2014. Such a low allocation is a significant mistake in the types of budget that should support women farmers. Types of Budget That Support … Read more
Budgeting means planning how to spend money. It helps us know where our money goes. Budgeting helps decide how to use resources for the country’s needs. What is Gender Budgeting? Gender budgeting means planning money in a way that benefits men and women. It checks if money plans help both equally. This way, everyone gets … Read more
A maternity leave letter is a means of notifying your employer of your forthcoming absence because of childbirth. It provides the company with time to prepare for your temporary absence. It also guarantees your rights and benefits are protected during your absence. Why Write a Maternity Leave Letter? It’s preferable to give your boss the … Read more
Women education is necessary to the development of the country. When girls go to school, everyone benefits. In Nigeria, many girls do not attend school which needs to change. Women Education Helps Families When women learn, they can get good jobs so their families have more money. With more money, families can buy food and … Read more
In Nigeria, the men make more money than women for doing the same work. This is the “gender pay gap.” Men and women don’t have equal pay. What Is the Gender Pay Gap? The gender pay gap is where men and women are given unequal amounts of cash for doing the same work. In Nigeria, … Read more
In Nigeria, a long time ago, women were important leaders. They helped run their communities. This was before other countries came and changed things. Today, we’ll learn about how women in pre colonial administration in Nigeria. Women in Pre-Colonial Administration in Nigeria Before other countries came, Nigeria had many groups of people. Each group had … Read more
Women form a significant portion of the economy but do not have stable jobs. Women have a higher percentage of unemployment in Nigeria than men. We need to focus on creating jobs for women to turn the tide. Three effective methods for doing this are discussed below. 1. Invest in Women-Owned Businesses Women entrepreneurs contribute … Read more
