UNDP Nigeria joined the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs plus UN Women Nigeria to open the 16 Days of Activism with a call to tackle rising digital violence targeting women and girls. Stakeholders warned that online abuse is becoming a major constra… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Digital violence threatens growth of women-led MSMEs By Abimbola Akomolafe on November 26, 2025 UNDP Nigeria joined the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs plus UN Women Nigeria to open the 16 Days of Activism with a call to tackle rising digital violence targeting women and girls. Stakeholders warned that online abuse is becoming a major constraint for women-led MSMEs, especially those operating in e-commerce, digital services, and social-media-based sales. Read also, Digital violence threatens growth of women-led MSMEs NREIF pushes local manufacturing capacity in Jigawa Minister backs local investment to raise manufacturing output FG launches financial literacy programme to boost youth enterprise growth Nigeria, Hungary targets trade growth for SMEs Many rely on online platforms for visibility, customer acquisition, and payments, yet face increasing harassment that disrupts business activity and undermines economic participation. UNDP pledged support for stronger prevention systems, improved policy protection, plus safer digital spaces that allow women entrepreneurs to operate freely, scale their ventures, and contribute to national growth.

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