Lafarge Africa Plc, a company specializing in building solutions, has announced the graduation of 100 women from its BuildHer by Lafarge 2025 training program for female tilers and block layers across Nigeria. The initiative forms part of its wider corporate social responsibility efforts to empower women from underserved communities with […]
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TIME has named Nigerian innovator Damilola Ogunbiyi; CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy, to its 2026 TIME Earth list, which recognizes six global leaders shaping climate action. In its fourth year, the Earth Awards stand as TIME’s top […]
The MTN Foundation has announced the return of its Y’ellopreneur Programme, a flagship initiative designed to empower female entrepreneurs across Nigeria with the skills, resources and opportunities needed to grow and sustain their businesses. The programme, which has already impacted numerous women through its first two phases, is set to […]
Moruf Oseni; the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, has declared March 4, 2026, as the official date of its 2026 IWD Grand Event. The global IWD 2026 theme, “Give To Gain,” served as the inspiration for this year’s celebration and the event will be held under […]
Princess Olamide Odeneye, cybersecurity expert At the heart of the WEETS 2025 Bootcamp, which held on the 11th of September 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos, Princess Olamide Odeneye, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, delivered one of the day’s most impactful sessions. She reminded participants […]
The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) hosted the 3rd edition of its annual Bootcamp on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos. The Bootcamp brought together entrepreneurs, executives and young professionals for an intensive day of training designed to […]
The IgniteHer Bootcamp, spearheaded by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), wrapped up successfully on Friday, March 7, 2025. Spanning five intensive days, the initiative empowered 90 female entrepreneurs with crucial skills, insights, and networking opportunities to establish and expand […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has commenced the IgniteHer Entrepreneurship Bootcamp in Abuja. This five-day initiative is designed to equip female entrepreneurs with critical business skills, digital competencies, and financial strategies to enhance their ventures and drive economic growth. […]
Hilary Damissah, Chief Operating Officer and Editor of DigiVation Network, has been honored with the prestigious Techlife Impactful Media Personality of the Year 2024 award. He was honored with this award at the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) 2024. This recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to media […]
The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit 2024, with the theme “AI Leadership: Navigating the Future of Women in Business,” was successfully held on September 27, 2024, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Alausa-Ikeja. The summit brought together prominent women leaders, tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss […]