Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour

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The article examines barriers that limit Nigerian women’s participation in the digital economy, including data and smartphone costs and gaps in digital skills. It cites figures showing lower internet use among women than men, with access particularly limited for rural women.

…How cost of data, smartphones, lack of digital skills exclude women …Just 35% used internet, compared with 52% of men – GSMA report …Only 14.8% of rural females have Internet access – NBS By Juliet Umeh For many Nigerian women, owning a smartphone should be a gateway to opportunity -digital banking, online shopping, e-commerce, remote […] The post Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour appeared first on Vanguard News.