The United Nations (UN), yesterday, said that Nigeria ranks 130 out of 166 countries in its latest Global Gender Gap Index. The UN also said that as the world accelerates towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations (UN), yesterday, said that Nigeria ranks 130 out of 166 countries in its latest Global Gender Gap Index. The UN also said that as the world accelerates towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deadline, Nigeria confronts significant hurdles, particularly in addressing gender inequality and empowering women and girls.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, disclosed this in Abuja, at the stakeholder’s dialogue with the theme, ‘Closing the Gender Gap: Financing Solutions for SDG 5.’
He said that Nigeria is off-track on nearly 60 per cent of SDG indicators, with gender disparities posing a substantial barrier to progress, adding: “Women and girls face disproportionate poverty, limited education and healthcare access, as well as significant economic and decision-making barriers.”
He emphasised that gender equality is critical for advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Fall said: “The status of women and girls in Nigeria highlights these challenges. Over 70 per cent of women in rural areas lack access to basic education and healthcare. Nigeria ranks 130 out of 166 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index, indicating severe disparities in economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment.”
“Gender-based violence remains pervasive, affecting nearly one in three women. Women also represent less than five per cent of Nigeria’s national parliament, reflecting significant underrepresentation in decision-making processes.”
Nigerians, yesterday, started their day with a mix of good news and not-so-pleasant one regarding the lingering fuel crisis in the country. On one hand, is the announcement from the Dangote Refinery about the commencement of production
Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of a British citizen, named Andrew Martin Wynne, and other Nigerians for allegedly causing disaffection against President Bola Tinubu’s government and engaging in terrorism.
Suspected secessionist gunmen, yesterday, attacked and bombed the Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Idemili South Local Council, Anambra State.
As the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, set to honour a fresh invitation by the Nigeria Police Force for interrogation tomorrow, the Congress has urged members to mobilise
The Nigerian Army has issued a quit notice to around 70 shop owners on Hussey Street in Yaba, Lagos, instructing them to vacate their shops by Friday, September 6.
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has attributed the persistent oil spills in the Niger Delta region to corruption.
Diverse reactions are trailing the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) decision to set minimum guidelines for the conduct of a host of ceremonies in the Nigeria University System (NUS) including matriculations, convocations, special lectures, and the like.
The United Nations (UN), yesterday, said that Nigeria ranks 130 out of 166 countries in its latest Global Gender Gap Index. The UN also said that as the world accelerates towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Umar Nadada, has promised to eliminate kidnappers and criminal elements in the Dadere community of Obi Local Council and other parts of the state in response to the increasing cases of kidnapping and robbery.
Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has warned National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the 2.5 per cent levy gross at source, Digital Switch Over (DSO), and amendment of the gross to net, among other issues.
