The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched the Women in Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) project to address the global gender digital divide. The project aims to equip and support 20,000 women in Northern Nigeria with digital skills and opportunities. WiDEF is supported by USAID, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other global partners.
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has raised concerns about the global gender digital divide , revealing that 244 million fewer women than men currently have access to the internet. Zainab Aminu, Project Manager at
, disclosed this on Friday during the launch of the Women in Digital Economy Fund project. She highlighted the alarming disparity and its impact on women's livelihoods, emphasizing the urgent need to close the gap, especially in low and middle-income countries like Nigeria. “According to the International Telecommunication Union , there are 244 million fewer women than men globally using the internet.
stressed that bridging the gender digital divide will not only improve women’s livelihoods but also contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive growth. The organization called on government agencies, private sector partners, and civil society groups to collaborate in ensuring that women are active participants in Nigeria’s digital transformation. “In Nigeria, women occupy less than 20% of tech jobs, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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