Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour

Vanguard News | 07-10-2026 07:52am |

A report by GSMA highlights that Nigeria's digital economy lacks strong female participation, with only 35% of women using mobile internet compared to 52% of men. Factors such as the cost of data and smartphones, as well as a lack of digital skills, contribute to the exclusion of women. Additionally, only 14.8% of rural females have internet access, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

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