Nigeria, July 16 -- In June, the conversation around gender in Nigeria revealed both progress and persistent challenges. While the country continues to grapple with low global rankings in gender equality, there were notable developments - from rising female participation in the workforce to urgent advocacy against femicide.

Stories of leadership, resilience, and innovation also surfaced, painting a complex but hopeful picture of the fight for women's rights and equality.

Here's a look at some of the most important gender stories in June

The 2025 World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, released mid-June, ranked Nigeria 124th out of 148 countries. This indicates a slight decrease in ranking, losing one spot from the previous yea...