March 24, 2025
Report Highlights Digital Divide and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
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Report Highlights Digital Divide and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

Report Highlights Digital Divide and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

A new report has highlighted significant gender disparities in digital access and social attitudes in Nigeria. According to *Gender in Nigeria*, published by Dataphyte, only 13.4% of women have used a computer, compared to 21.8% of men.  

The findings are based on the 2023–24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, released by the National Population Commission. The report also examines education, marriage, and access to health information.  

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Notably, cases of reported rape rose from 29% in 2020 to 65% in 2022. Meanwhile, 48.2% of women believe wife-beating is justified under certain conditions, underscoring entrenched cultural norms that sustain gender-based violence.

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