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Nigeria: 35% Affirmative Action - Nigeria Ranks 178 Out of 182 Countries

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Despite consistent campaigns and advocacy for increased women's political inclusion, Nigeria ranks 178 out of 182 countries regarding female representation in national parliaments. The ranking released by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) revealed that, as of January 2025, only 3.9% of seats in Nigeria's lower house and 2.8% in the upper house are occupied by women.

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Nigeria: 35% Affirmative Action - Nigeria Ranks 178 Out of 182 Countries

Despite consistent campaigns and advocacy for increased women's political inclusion, Nigeria ranks 178 out of 182 countries regarding female representation in national parliaments. The ranking released by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) revealed that, as of January 2025, only 3.9% of seats in Nigeria's lower house and 2.8% in the upper house are occupied by women.

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35% Affirmative Action: Nigeria Ranks 178 Out Of 182 Countries

Despite consistent campaigns and advocacy for increased women’s political inclusion, Nigeria ranks 178 out of 182 countries regarding female representation in national parliaments. The ranking released by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) revealed that, as of January 2025, only 3.9% of seats in Nigeria’s lower house and 2.8% in the upper house are occupied by women. This is nearly three years since a Federal High Court judgement in 2021 called…

·Abuja, Nigeria
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