The clamour for increased representation of women in key roles in the public and private sector in Nigeria is as old as the troubled republic. It dates back to a time when the key positions women were vying for was on the voting queue. Sustained agitation by formidable political activists like Hajiya Gambo Sawaba will... Read More

Arit Okpo: A woman’s place [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo At an event recently, a University Vice Chancellor was invited to give a talk, her colleague, introduced her as Professor Mrs So and So. The woman on getting to the podium responded with weary good humour “I haven’t heard of any man here called Professor Mr, why do I have to be... Read More

Opinion

African patriarchy, Arit Okpo, Gender Differences, Male Privilege, misogyny, New Voices, women in Nigeria

May 25, 2013

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When is it okay for an African woman to divorce her husband? (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe This week, Battabox goes on to the street for some good old fashion vox pop. The question this week is when can an African Woman divorce her husband – and there are some shocking answers as usual. Some women don’t seem to think there is anything wrong with domestic violence or adultery.... Read More

Adultery, Battabox, Domestic violence, vox pop, women in Nigeria

December 3, 2011

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Think! Join the campaign against gender violence in Nigeria

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA 2011 (#16Days) (25 November – 10 December, 2011) This year, a series of alarming high profile incidences such as the UN Bombing, Boko Haram, election violence and the continuing conflict in the Niger Delta and the northern part of the country led us to ask... Read More

Violence against women, women in Nigeria