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Despite women comprising nearly half of Nigeria’s population and over 42 percent of registered votes, they remain largely absent from political leadership.
By , in Africa, World, Politics · 04 Oct 2025, 14:31 · 0 Comments
A new constitutional bill aims to change that by reserving seats for women in the National and State Assemblies, reigniting a debate on gender equality in governance.
The proposed legislation is one of the most ambitious attempts yet to correct the imbalance, and its passage could signal a turning point.
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