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Pushing For Stronger Laws To Protect Widows’ Rights In Nigeria

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For years, Anthonia Nzegbunne, 59, watched her husband struggle with a chronic illness, one that eventually killed him. When he died eight years ago, Nzegbunne’s grief was compounded by another traged...

How One Nigerian State Is Boosting Women Farmers With Its Budget

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Nigeria has long relied on women for its food: They constitute 70 percent of the country’s farming population and 80 percent of its food producers. But many are stuck in a cycle of poverty, held back...