Since 1975, the United Nations has designated 8th March every year as International Women’s Day (IWD). This is a global celebration, which spotlights the achievements of women across all sectors and fields of endeavour. The Day further serves as a timely reminder that the struggle for gender equality has yet to be won. The theme for IWD 2019, Balance for Better, resonates given the ongoing efforts to achieve universal financial inclusion in Nigeria. Basically, in common with