Nigeria Advances Digital Justice Reform Amid Gender Equality Dialogue

Nigeria is actively addressing gender inequality and digital transformation challenges through various initiatives. The Emerge Women Development Initiative is hosting a dialogue to advocate for the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, emphasizing that reserved seats are structural corrections to historical exclusion and essential for democratic inclusion. Concurrently, the Nigerian government, led by Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, is committed to modernizing the justice system via digital transformation to enhance efficiency and transparency. The United Nations' Gender Snapshot 2025 report highlights progress in gender equality globally but warns of ongoing risks, urging targeted investments, including closing the gender digital divide, which could significantly boost the global economy and reduce poverty. Additionally, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) is pushing for Nigeria's digital policies to integrate gender equality and climate justice, highlighting disparities in internet access and STEM employment for women and the economic benefits of empowering them. These efforts collectively underscore the intersection of gender equality, digital innovation, and climate justice as critical to Nigeria's sustainable development and democratic future.