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Nigeria Takes Bold Steps to Erase Digital Gender Gap

The World Bank says digital entrepreneurship is paving the way for economic empowerment across Nigeria and reducing poverty through internet access. In a January report, the Bank says internet access reduced extreme poverty by 7% in the West African country. But it noted a digital gender gap where women are less likely than men to have internet access. Gibson Emeka reports from Abuja in this report narrated by Mary Alice Salinas.
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World Bank highlights digital entrepreneurship as a key to economic empowerment and poverty reduction in Nigeria, citing a 7% decrease in extreme poverty due to increased internet access. However, a digital gender gap persists with women less likely than men to have internet access. This report is
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Created: 2024/03/10 16:24

Updated: 2025/12/08 16:40

Last Read: 2024/03/10 16:25