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September 23, 2025South Asian Journal of Social Studies and EconomicsOpen Access

The Economic Outcomes of Gender Inequality in Education in Nigeria

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MUMalachy UgwuOAOlabode Agunbiade

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Opinion article explores disparities in education access for females in Nigeria, indicating significant economic consequences.

Key Points

  • Gender inequality in education significantly affects economic outcomes, limiting female participation in the workforce.
  • Disparities in enrolment and completion rates have deep historical roots, evident in present-day Nigeria.
  • Cultural traditions and societal expectations present barriers that hinder girls from accessing quality education.
  • Lower female educational attainment correlates with poor development indicators like life expectancy and GDP per capita.

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Ugwu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d440a6713b0b5dfea7fdebhttps://doi.org/10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i91163
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