Lawmakers propose 74 additional seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assembly

Premium Times3 November 2026, 08:20 UTCNigeria

Women have historically occupied only a small proportion of seats in the National Assembly, despite making up nearly half of the country’s population. The post Lawmakers propose 74 additional seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assembly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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