June 15th, 2020 Gender

It’s Not Freedom For Women in Nigeria as 23 States Hold Back Signing on the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act

The VAPP Act made provision of life imprisonment for rape offenders. Also provided 14 years imprisonment for offenders aged 14 and below. In other cases, a minimum of 12 years imprisonment without an option of fine.

May 26th, 2020 Gender

Despite 28% labour force growth, equal education with men, Nigerian women still face discrimination in employment

In Nigeria, there seems to be limited progress in the attainment of gender equality as a prerequisite for a free and fair society.