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Ethnic diversity and gender equity are critical dimensions of inclusive democratic governance. Political participation of women in Nigeria remains disproportionately low, with significant variations influenced by ethnicity. This study examines the ethnic representation of women in Nigerian politics, using both primary and secondary data.
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FinanceWomen are playing an increasingly vital role in Africa’s financial sector, from banking and fintech to investment and entrepreneurship. Leaders like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Finance Minister of Nigeria and current Director-General of the WTO, and Ibukun Awosika, former Chair of First Bank of Nigeria, have paved the way for female leadership in finance.
TechnologySpace Technology Startup "Northwood Space" announce it has secured $100 million in its Series B funding round. The company also announced a $49.8 million contract award from the US Space Force to upgrade the Satellite Control Network.
PolicyNigeria’s Senate is debating bills that could reshape how elections are run, how health institutions function, and whether women finally get structural representation in government. These aren’t abstract policy talks. They touch credibility, access, and who gets to be in the room when decisions are made.
CultureART X Lagos is West Africa’s leading international art fair, which celebrates contemporary creativity from Africa and its diaspora. Over the past decade, it has grown into a cultural force connecting artists, collectors, and communities worldwide. To commemorate its tenth year anniversaty, Art X with Femme Afrcia are shining a spotlight on phenomenal female artists whose work defines the spirit of African art. Let’s meet them.
