At the 2024 South-West Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Emerging Market Summit and Expo held at Lagos State Co-operative Federation (LASCOFED), 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s digital payment service bank, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian women entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) through its agent […]
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Despite strides in gender equality, the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields persists, as highlighted by the latest UNESCO report on gender-responsive education. Biases, social norms, and expectations hinder many girls and women, especially in developing countries across Africa, from pursuing STEM education and careers. This alarming gender disparity is […]
MTN Nigeria, an ICT company, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at its headquarters. This accolade positions MTN Nigeria as the pioneering technology firm in Africa to receive such recognition, underscoring its dedication to […]
ALX Nigeria, a tech career accelerator, recently hosted a special engagement to honor and celebrate its female learners and entrepreneurs on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The event, held on March 2nd in Lagos, brought together a diverse group of aspiring female entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and supporters of women […]
9mobile team and the top 9 winners of the “Pitch Your Business” competition organized by ALX Nigeria in partnership with 9mobile to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 9mobile, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications companies known for its customer-centric approach, collaborated with ALX Nigeria to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) […]
During the twin light of the deregulation of the ICT and telecoms sector in 2001, the bid for spectrum license was made available for grabs by the industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission,( NCC) for both indigenous and multinational players. it is imperative from this standpoint to note that the […]
L-R: General Manager, Enterprise Development Center, Olawale Anifowose; Director Enterprise Development Centre & Program Director, Mastercard Foundation, Nneka Okekearu; Director, MTN Foundation, Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, Director MTN Foundation, Dennis Okoro and Consultant, Enterprise Development Centre, Morounfayo Williams at the media parley of the MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur capacity-building initiative held at […]
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the role of women in the tech industry has never been more crucial. As the world progresses towards a digital future, ICT organisations such as MTN Nigeria, Globacom Nigeria, and Airtel Nigeria are increasing their commitment towards empowering women, bridging the gender […]
By founding the first structured mobile device distribution company in Nigeria, TD-Mobile, at the age of 25, she changed the country’s digital roadmap. She holds a degree in chemistry from University College London and a master’s degree in accounting, organizations, and institutions from the London School of Economics. Ijogun delivered […]
The technology industry has become an integral part of our lives, driving innovation, shaping economies, and transforming industries. However, there remains a significant gender gap within the tech sector, with women being underrepresented in various roles. As we look to the future, it is crucial to explore the potential for […]