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Nigeria @63: Northern women call for more gender inclusion in politics

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October 4, 2023

Nigeria @63: Northern women call for more gender inclusion in politics

In the spirit of celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, northern women in Adamawa State have called for more inclusion in the political space.

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In the spirit of celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, northern women in Adamawa State have called for more inclusion in the political space.

September 27, 2023
Women group seeks state of emergency on political inclusion in Nigerian politics

The Nigeria League of Women Voters (NILOWV) has called on political parties in the

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We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation

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September 27, 2023

We must remove barriers that hinder women’s political participation

As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.

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As Nigeria returns to democracy, concerns continue to grow about the low representation of women in both elected and appointed positions.

Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS

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September 13, 2023

Nigeria: political inclusion - WFD asks national assembly to introduce laws on quotas for women, PWDS

WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.

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WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and sanctions to enhance political inclusion.

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

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September 11, 2023

How Nigeria’s youngest female lawmaker is coping

27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

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27-year-old Ruqayat Motunrayo Shittu, representing Owode/Onirin Constituency of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State in the State House of Assembly is currently the yo

September 11, 2023
Minister laments declining number of women in political positions








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September 5, 2023
Enugu youths, women should participate in politics



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Gender equality and governance: role of women in Nigerian politics

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September 4, 2023

Gender equality and governance: role of women in Nigerian politics

For most Nigerians, the 4 per cent inclusion of women in the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu is a step back for gender equality in Nigeria’s politics and an eye-opener of the many hurdles women encounter in occupying political roles.

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For most Nigerians, the 4 per cent inclusion of women in the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu is a step back for gender equality in Nigeria’s politics and an eye-opener of the many hurdles women encounter in occupying political roles.

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