Nigeria’s care economy belongs in policy, not just household budgets

BusinessDay | 28-08-2026 03:17pm |

Nigeria's care economy, which includes unpaid domestic work and childcare, is often overlooked in policy discussions. Millions of women perform these tasks daily, yet the sector remains underrecognised. The article argues that the care economy should be integrated into national policy rather than left solely to household budgets.

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