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What is holding Nigerian women back? — The 77 Percent

Ahmed Salisu
October 22, 2025

For many women in Nigeria, hustling is more than hard work - it’s bias, barriers, and big expectations. So, what’s really holding women back? Is it money? Men? Or mindset? DW’s Edith Kimani and Trust TV’s Abdullahi Ahmed try to get answers from young Nigerians in our latest Street Debate

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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