The Lagos State Government has supported 733 widows across the state through a special empowerment programme aimed at helping them improve their lives and become financially independent. The programme was introduced as part of activities to mark the 2026 International Widows Day. The event was organised by the Lagos State […]
Women Entrepreneur
Partnership strengthens push to equip women entrepreneurs and executives with technology, business and leadership opportunities Medallion Data Centre has thrown its weight behind the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit and Awards (WEETS) 2026, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women’s participation, visibility and success in the digital economy. The […]
Partnerships deepen support for women entrepreneurs and executives as Lagos prepares for major technology summit The Virtual Data Traffic (VDT) and Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) have joined the growing list of organisations supporting the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit and Awards (WEETS) 2026, strengthening the drive […]
Techlife Media & Communications Ltd has announced the 6th edition of the Women Entrepreneurs & Executives in Tech Summit & Awards (WEETS) 2026, a premier platform dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and celebrating women who are driving innovation, leadership, and excellence across technology, business, and entrepreneurship. The summit, themed “From Innovation […]
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has announced the election of Fiona Ahmed Ahimie, Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc as its 14th President and Chairman of Council. With this landmark achievement, she becomes the first woman in the Institute’s history to hold the […]
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 […]
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 […]