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How Nigerian Women Are Breaking Gender Stereotypes
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Daily Trust
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In many parts of the world, women are still fighting for equal opportunity – but Nigerian women are fighting on a different level.
Whether in bustling cities or remote villages, Nigerian women have learned to carve out a niche for themselves, even as the odds are often stacked against them.
As the International Women's Day is celebrated today, we are looking into the lives of some Nigerian women who dare to be different.