Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour

…How cost of data, smartphones, lack of digital skills exclude women
…Just 35% used internet, compared with 52% of men – GSMA report
…Only 14.8% of rural females have Internet access – NBS
By Juliet Umeh
For many Nigerian women, owning a smartphone should be a gateway to opportunity -digital banking, online shopping, e-commerce, remote work, online learning and government services. But for some, the smartphone in their hands remains little more than a device for making and receiving calls. Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, yet millions of women are still struggling to cross the gap between owning a phone and being able to use technology meaningfully. The 2025 GSMA Mo...