That women in Nigeria who have been the backbone of community building, peace processes, and national development have not been well represented in the decision making and governance of the country is no longer a tale as the evidence abound for all to see.
Sir: Since 1999, barely 43 women senators and 119 House members have held elective seats in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said that allocating special seats to women in state and federal parliaments is not an act of charity but a way of strengthening the country’s democracy.
Women in Borno state have called on the state government to mandate the reservation of special portfolios both at the state and federal levels.
A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for
A new ranking by UN Women and the Inter-Parliamentary Union puts Nigeria 179th out of 185 countries for
Nigerian women across different social statuses have been urged to become more politically conscious and actively involved in partisan politics as the next g
📅 Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
As Nigeria continues its quest for socio-economic development, women have been encouraged to vie for political positions at all levels of government, from local councils to the National Assembly.