Equity for disabled Nigerian women requires addressing the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities. Lois Auta and Adenike Oyetunde are examples of women who have overcome barriers to contribute to society. Lois, despite living with polio since age two, founded the Cedar Seed Foundation to advocate for disability rights. Adenike, a lawyer and life … Read more
Nigeria’s most successful female entrepreneurs have built their businesses through persistence, creativity, and determination. These women have navigated significant challenges to establish themselves as industry leaders. Their journeys highlight lessons that apply to aspiring entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Each lesson reflects the actions, insights, and commitments of women who inspire future generations through their achievements. Embrace … Read more
The Social and Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) has launched an innovative workshop aimed at creating a frontline against corruption by empowering Nigerian university students. This recent workshop on the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act equipped students with the tools to demand transparency from public officials, reinforcing accountability across government institutions. Students from prominent universities, … Read more
The Leadership Gap in Nigeria has remained a significant barrier to the country’s growth. Women’s voices are underrepresented in key leadership positions, hindering the country’s potential. Political, business, and societal sectors still face overwhelming gender imbalances. This issue limits innovation and stifles the nation’s overall progress. Addressing the Leadership Gap in Nigeria The Leadership Gap … Read more
Nigeria’s Gender Pay Gap remains a major barrier to the country’s economic growth. Women in Nigeria earn significantly less than their male counterparts, a disparity that impacts their financial stability and limits their professional opportunities. Despite various efforts to promote gender equality, this pay gap continues to persist in multiple sectors. The Impact of the … Read more
Nigeria Lags in AU’s 30% Female Representation, remaining the only West African nation yet to meet the African Union’s target. According to recent findings presented by Mrs. Jesudunsin Olusanya, Nigeria’s representation of women in governance remains alarmingly low. The report highlighted that women constitute just 7.3 percent of the Senate and 4.2 percent of the … Read more
The APC Women’s Head, Dr. Mary Idele Alile, has vowed to continue empowering party women. She aims to help them become self-reliant, both economically and socially. Dr. Alile’s commitment focuses on mentorship programs, policies promoting work-life balance, and initiatives amplifying women’s voices. She emphasized that women can build a future where they play a central … Read more
The call to empower women leaders to speak up has never been more urgent. Female politicians must step into the spotlight and advocate for gender equality in politics. In Lagos, a one-day media training event was held by ARDA Development Communication Incorporated, emphasizing the need for greater female representation in governance. This initiative is part … Read more
In a transformative effort to advance gender equality and education, UNESCO, Peking empower more than 79,000 girls in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, through the School Health Initiative. This two-year project, “Promoting School Health Education for Girls in Africa in the COVID-19 Era,” was designed to support girls impacted by the pandemic in Nigeria, Uganda, and Botswana. … Read more
Women in Nigeria’s economy play a critical role in building stability and resilience. Their contributions extend across diverse industries, driving national progress. Despite challenges, these women remain pivotal to Nigeria’s economic growth. Encouraging their active participation could further unlock the country’s potential for advancement. Economic Contributions by Nigerian Women Nigerian women contribute to sectors ranging … Read more
