ALT The 2027 National Assembly candidate list offers a snapshot of women’s political representation before Nigerians head to the polls. With 469 women among 4,863 candidates contesting for seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, the figures raise questions about women’s visibility in the electoral process and who gets the opportunity to represent Nigerians. How does this representation vary across the two chambers?

ALT When women make up less than 1 in 10 candidates, what does that mean for representation? Across both chambers of Nigeria’s National Assembly, the numbers are strikingly similar: women account for just 9.4% of Senate candidates and 9.7% of House of Representatives candidates, according to INEC’s 2027 candidate list. See the figures and join the conversation: What needs to change to improve women’s representation in Nigeria’s National Assembly?

ALT Women’s representation in politics starts long before election day. Political parties play a key role in determining who gets the opportunity to contest. What do the 2027 National Assembly candidate lists tell us about women’s representation across political parties?

ALT WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO CANDIDATES BRING TO THE BALLOT? From secondary education to PhDs, the figures reveal an interesting picture of the educational backgrounds of candidates contesting the 2027 elections. Explore the breakdown.