MARKET WOMEN ASSOCIATION AND TRADING ACTIVITES IN BENIN CITY 1975-2015
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This research study examined the market women association and trading activities
in Benin city Benin was known to the Europeans as early as the second half of the
fifteenth century. It remained independent until the punitive expedition of 1897. Through early trading contacts with various European nations, the stiff resistance to later European encroachment, and through the discovery of the exquisite pieces
of artwork, Benin art became widely known throughout the world. The development
of markets in Benin has involved a transition from traditional, informal system to
more formal and organized structures. While traditional markets remain important, there has been a transformation for greater efficiency and integration with the broader economy, including the use of technology. Benin has a rich history of vibrant traditional markets such as Oba Market and New Benin Market, Ediaken Market, which are crucial for local trade and supply.Women are known to be large economic participators in Markets majorly as traders. In Nigeria this setting has being since the precolonial times. This role has been evident in different markets around the world and Nigeria is included. Such market includes different market in Benin city Oliha market, Oba market, Sant
in Benin city Benin was known to the Europeans as early as the second half of the
fifteenth century. It remained independent until the punitive expedition of 1897. Through early trading contacts with various European nations, the stiff resistance to later European encroachment, and through the discovery of the exquisite pieces
of artwork, Benin art became widely known throughout the world. The development
of markets in Benin has involved a transition from traditional, informal system to
more formal and organized structures. While traditional markets remain important, there has been a transformation for greater efficiency and integration with the broader economy, including the use of technology. Benin has a rich history of vibrant traditional markets such as Oba Market and New Benin Market, Ediaken Market, which are crucial for local trade and supply.Women are known to be large economic participators in Markets majorly as traders. In Nigeria this setting has being since the precolonial times. This role has been evident in different markets around the world and Nigeria is included. Such market includes different market in Benin city Oliha market, Oba market, Sant
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