DIGITAL ECONOMY AND INNOVATION IN NIGERIA

EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF GENDER INNOVATION IN NIGERIAN ECONOMY

Abstract

This article examined the impact of gender contribution to innovation in the digital economy in Nigeria. The objective of the study is to investigate how gender inequality affects innovation and digital economy in Nigeria. However, departs from previous studies which focused mainly on the developed countries. Qualitative method of data gathering was employed for the investigation. The theory of liberal feminist was adopted. The study discovered among other things, low women gender participation and creativity in the digital economy of Nigeria. The study further unveiled that lack of political will to balance gender inequality in the digital economy of Nigeria still hinder efforts to a large extent. The study recommended policy dialogue with strong government political will of implementation as imperative to change the narrative in the country as the globally economy is changing from industrial base to knowledge base, to enhance the needed transformation, creativity, and innovative balance in the country.