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Coalition seeks more women inclusion in Nigerian politics

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Coalition seeks more women inclusion in Nigerian politics

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Following the decline in the number of women elected into elective offices in the 2023 general election, women groups in the country have called for more inclusion in the political process of the country. The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) said the issue of women’s participation in politics and governance must be addressed in Nigeria.

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Following the decline in the number of women elected into elective offices in the 2023 general election, women groups in the country have called for more inclusion in the political process of the country. The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in collaboration with Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) said the issue of women’s participation in politics and governance must be addressed in Nigeria.

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Nigeria: UN Women seek action against electoral gender-based violence

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Nigeria: UN Women seek action against electoral gender-based violence

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Corruption scares Nigerian women from politics – Female don

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May 17, 2023

Corruption scares Nigerian women from politics – Female don

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.

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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.

Nigeria needs more women integration in politics

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May 16, 2023

Nigeria needs more women integration in politics

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

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

Studying the ceiling for Northern Nigerian women in politics

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May 10, 2023

Studying the ceiling for Northern Nigerian women in politics

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.

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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.

Why women haven’t been successful in Nigerian elections

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May 9, 2023

Why women haven’t been successful in Nigerian elections

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.

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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.

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Nigerian women least represented in governance – National Bureau of Statistics

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Nigerian women least represented in governance – National Bureau of Statistics

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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says women have continued to record low representation in all tiers and levels of governance.

This is contained in the NBS Statistical Report on Women and Men in Nigeria 2021 released in Abuja on Tuesday.

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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says women have continued to record low representation in all tiers and levels of governance.

This is contained in the NBS Statistical Report on Women and Men in Nigeria 2021 released in Abuja on Tuesday.

Why Nigeria should legislate more women into power

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April 26, 2023

Why Nigeria should legislate more women into power

What is your take on the claim that that high cost of electioneering in Nigeria discourages women from participating in politics?

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What is your take on the claim that that high cost of electioneering in Nigeria discourages women from participating in politics?

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Nigeria Decides: Vote for Candidates that will prioritise women’s development, Baobab advises

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Nigeria Decides: Vote for Candidates that will prioritise women’s development, Baobab advises

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The call for an increase in the representation of women in governance and other leadership positions has remained a mirage in Nigeria, with several factors militating against it, especially since the advent of the Fourth Republic.

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The call for an increase in the representation of women in governance and other leadership positions has remained a mirage in Nigeria, with several factors militating against it, especially since the advent of the Fourth Republic.

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