The article discusses the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in women's economic empowerment in Nigeria. While women make up about 40% of early-stage entrepreneurs, their representation declines as businesses grow, with women owning 43% of micro-enterprises but only 22% of SMEs and 20% of larger enterprises. Access to finance is a major barrier, with 45% of women having access to funding compared to 56% of men. Over 50% of small businesses fail within their first year, often due to financing and infrastructure challenges.
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