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
USAID Nigeria helps women in Nigeria. They have programs that make women’s lives better. Here are five ways they do this: 1. USAID Nigeria Empowers Women in Agriculture In Nigeria, many women are farmers. They grow food for their families and communities. But they often lack tools and resources. USAID Nigeria helps these women. They … Read more
STEM courses are classes in science, technology, engineering, and math. These subjects help us understand and solve problems in our world. In Nigeria, learning STEM is very important. It helps our country grow and keeps up with new ideas. Why STEM Courses Matter STEM courses teach us how things work. They help us think clearly … Read more
In Nigeria, gender roles determine how men and women work. These roles come from traditions and affect jobs today. What Are Gender Roles? Gender roles are expectations about how men and women should act. In Nigeria, these expectations tend to say men work outside and women do the housework. Women in the Workforce The majority of Nigerian … Read more
In Nigeria, the gender divide affects many areas of life. Men and women do not always have the same chances. Let’s look at some examples. Education and the Gender Divide In some parts of Nigeria, girls do not go to school as much as boys. For example, in rural northwest areas, many girls marry young … Read more
Gender equality and social inclusion mean everyone, no matter if they are boys or girls, men or women, have the same chances in life. In Nigeria, we can take five steps to ensure everyone is treated fairly. 1. Support Girls’ Education Education is necessary. In Nigeria, many girls stop going to school because of poverty … Read more
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
Realwarripikin is transforming lives in Nigeria. Since its launch on September 12, 2019, by Anita Asuoha, the organization has impacted thousands of women and children. Realwarripikin’s Commitment to Women’s Empowerment One of how Realwarripikin is changing lives is the Women Empowerment Scheme. Most women in Nigeria struggle to grow their business since they lack funding. … Read more
Financial independence is having enough money to care for your needs and make choices about your future. For most women in Nigeria and the global world, financial independence has not been achieved. But times are changing. More women are getting education, decent jobs, and emerging business and technology opportunities. Why Freedom Matters for Women When … 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
