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How significant are women in Nigerian politics?

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December 28, 2018

How significant are women in Nigerian politics?

In recent years all over the world, a new dimension of women in politics emerged . More and more women have now been entering into politics.

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In recent years all over the world, a new dimension of women in politics emerged . More and more women have now been entering into politics.

Nigeria: The role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political participation

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December 28, 2018

Nigeria: The role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political participation

The low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male counter- parts in Nigeria creates a need to examine the situation in this study, “The role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political participation in Nigeria”.

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The low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male counter- parts in Nigeria creates a need to examine the situation in this study, “The role of broadcast media in mobilizing women for political participation in Nigeria”.

December 28, 2018
Nigeria: Women urged to play role in politics, governance

As the 2019 general elections draw nearer, Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), has issued a wakeup call to women all over Nigeria to begin to play an active role in politics and governance.

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December 12, 2018
Kano Emir tasks women to vote for gender sensitive leaders

By Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano,

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December 7, 2018
Nigeria: UN Women and UNDP launch awareness programme to prevent violence against women

United Nation Women and United Nations Development programme (UNDP) on Monday launched a programme guide to prevent violence against women in the 2019 general elections.

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November 30, 2018
Nigerian women in politics call for gender responsive reporting

In the build up to the 2019 general elections, Nigerian women have thought it wise that if nothing is done urgently, the few women that were lucky to secure their party tickets may not get the kind of publicity they deserve to win during the 2019 gen

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November 23, 2018
2019: UN Women solicit media support for Nigerian female politicians

The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) on Thursday in Abuja expressed commitment to promoting inclusive and peaceful elections in Nigeria in 2019.

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November 16, 2018
Nigeria: Women shatter the political glass ceiling in Africa's most populous nation

Eunice Atuejide’s face dripped hot sweat as she gesticulated toward a group of other female politicians gathered before her.

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