Nigeria

A significant democratic weakness that threatens the validity of the modern democratic ideal is the underrepresentation of women. Therefore, parity democracy and the advancement of women in decision-making are major areas of work.

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A political science lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Dr Damilola Agbalajobi ,has said participation of Nigerian women in politics has drastically reduced because of the corrupt practices exhibited by their male counterparts.

The United States, US Department of States exchange program, International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni Association Nigeria (IVLPAAN), has canvassed for the integrat

Despite the narrative that women in the north are not as ‘active’ in frontline politics as women from other regions of the country, there are many examples that dispel that notion.

Women’s representation in political offices continued to decline in the 2023 elections. Four main factors help explain why Africa’s largest economy is such a difficult space for women candidates.