The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria, on Saturday, unveiled a N1billion endowment fund meant to support female entrepreneurs in the country. The…
Titled ‘50 Successful African Female Entrepreneurs: Their Stories’, the book is a 286-page volume that captures the real-life experiences of some African female entrepreneurs.
In The Woodlands, there are endless places to spend your hard-earned cash and high-end shopping opportunities. Weaved in amongst the big-name brands and designer stores, there’s also a plethora of small businesses owned by local women.…
To boost female entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Nigeria, Autochek Africa, the leading automotive technology company, partnered with VFD Microfinance Bank to provide Nigerian women with easier vehicle access, facilitating their…
She has experienced firsthand the obstacles female founders face when trying to secure financing. This issue was highlighted in a report earlier this year, which revealed that only 2% of equity investment in the UK goes to female founders
Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of female entrepreneurs in the world, yet women-owned businesses do not secure procurement contracts, suggesting systematic gender disparities in the procurement systems of both government and private…
On June 5, Fenwick teamed up with the Female Founder Collective and AmplifyHer Ventures at a16z’s New York Tech Week for a discussion about empowering, educating, and connecting female entrepreneurs.... By: Fenwick & West LLP
-The Womenpreneur Programme Will Be Rewarding 120 Female Entrepreneurs With Business Grants And IFC-Certified Mini-MBA Worth Over N100m In the news: Access Bank has announced the opening of applications for its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton…
Access Bank’s ‘W’ Initiative has announced the launch of season six of its annual Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton programme. The programme which was launched in Lagos on Monday is targeting the provision of support and training for 120 female…
The managing director and chief executive of 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Branka Mracajac has applauded the impressive progress demonstrated by the female professionals and entrepreneurs in the fintech sector, and Small and Medium Scale…
Omolabake Fasogbon Two weeks ago, we commenced a series on ‘Keys to Success as Female Entrepreneur,’ where the Chief Executive Officer of Emerging Africa Group, Dr. Toyin Sanni, shared tips
South African entrepreneur and philanthropist Shilenge Thembi Portia is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the continent’s most influential young figures. Her mentorship program in cryptocurrency trading is making waves, showcasing her…