Gender is one social barrier that differentiates human beings between males and females and assigns different roles to them. This barrier most often places the male gender over the female gender in terms of access to productive health, empowerment and poverty alleviation. The study used descriptive statistics to assess the level of gender parity or otherwise in Nigeria and the percentage change thereof over the review period. It also disaggregated by gender, the level of access and control over productive resources in Nigeria. Major findings of the study include the persistence level of gender inequality over the review period in terms of access to land, technology, labour market, political power, financial services etc. Recommendations of the study include the removal of every forms of discrimination against women; encouraging women to participate in politics and be part of the decision-making mechanism; mentoring women and girls by older women should encouraged, financial services specifically tailored to the needs of females should be formulate and implemented, among many others.