Mary Ojulary Foundation Empowers Nigerian Entrepreneurs with $180,000 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 November 2025

The Mary Ojulary Foundation has announced that it has disbursed $180,000 to young Nigerian entrepreneurs, aiming to strengthen small businesses and promote sustainable economic opportunities across the country.  Supporting Youth, Women, and Children  The announcement was made by Mary

STL Trustees and COPE Empower Over 300 Women with Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 October 2025

In a powerful show of commitment to women’s health, STL Trustees Limited, in partnership with the Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE), has extended its breast cancer awareness and screening initiative for the third consecutive year. So far, this collaboration has provided free breast cancer screenings to over 300 women and reached thousands more through awareness

Women Accountants Recommit to Empowering the Girl Child: Building Leaders for a Better Future

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 October 2025

As the world marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting education, leadership, and empowerment for young girls. The event’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” highlights the resilience […]

Olowu Hope Initiative Launches Women Empowerment Fund 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 September 2025

Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has officially unveiled the Olowu Hope Initiative (OHI) Women Empowerment Fund. The programme, founded by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola, aims to reach 50,000 women in the next decade and ultimately impact one million lives across Nigeria. 

APM Terminals Empowers 20 Young Women with Mechanical Skills 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 September 2025

APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has launched the Female Mechanic Technical Skills Programme, training 20 young women from its host communities in Lagos. The initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aims to equip women with technical skills that can open doors to employment and entrepreneurship in the male-dominated

FinTribe: Empowering 500,000 Women to Build Wealth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 September 2025

The Founder of FinTribe, Jennifer Awirigwe FinTribe, a women-led financial empowerment platform founded in Lagos by Jennifer Awirigwe in 2021, has become one of Africa’s largest movements for women in wealth creation. The platform has already supported over 500,000 women across 35 countries, helping them save, invest, and build long-term assets.  Awirigwe’s vision was

FCMB and IFC Join Forces to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2025

Managing Director, FCMB, Yemisi Edun First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to bring the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women programme to Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip female entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow their businesses and contribute to the nation’s economy.  The training is

Shaffy Bello Speaks on Love, Maturity, and the Kind of Marriage She Wants 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 August 2025

Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has shared a heartfelt reflection on her evolving views about love and relationships. Speaking during a recent episode of the Dear Ife series hosted by Ifedayo Agoro, the elegant screen star revealed that she is no longer interested in dating younger men and now desires […]

Thrive Foundation Trains Over 100 Girls in Tech Skills 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2025

The Thrive Above and Beyond Foundation has taken a bold step to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry by empowering more than 100 girls between the ages of 15 and 20 with future-ready digital skills. Through a seven-day training programme tagged ‘Thrive Girls in STEM’, young participants were equipped with practical knowledge in […]

Standard Chartered Bank Empowers 12 Nigerian Women in Tech with Mentorship and $10,000 Grants 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 July 2025

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has selected 12 promising female entrepreneurs for Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator Programme.  This initiative is designed to help women use technology to build businesses that create jobs, solve