SheExports Project: Lagos Government, MABA to Empower 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs with Export Skills and Funding Support 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 June 2026

Photo Credit : MABA Lagos Launches SheExports Project to Support Women in Export Business  Women entrepreneurs in Lagos have received a major opportunity to expand their businesses beyond Nigeria as the Made in Africa Brands Ambassador (MABA), in partnership with the Lagos State

Sustainability Grant for Gender Equality Initiatives in Fiji 2026: How Women-Led Organisations Can Apply Successfully

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 May 2026

Women-led organisations looking for long-term funding opportunities can benefit from the newly announced Sustainability Grant for Gender Equality Initiatives in Fiji. The programme is designed to support grassroots groups, women’s networks, and organisations working to improve the lives of women and marginalised communities. The grant provides flexible funding for

Government Empowerment Schemes in 2026: Opportunities, Benefits, and How to Access Them 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 May 2026

Government empowerment schemes in 2026 continue to play a major role in reducing poverty, supporting small businesses, and creating job opportunities across developing economies. These programs are designed to provide financial support, vocational training, and business opportunities to citizens who need help building sustainable livelihoods.  In Nigeria and

FG, FirstBank Empower Nigerian Women with Vocational Skills to Fight Unemployment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 May 2026

First Bank Headquarters The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, alongside FirstBank and the African Projects Development Centre (APDC), has encouraged Nigerians—especially women and youths—to embrace vocational skills and entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial independence and economic growth.  The call was

Guinness Nigeria Champions Women Empowerment for Business Growth

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 March 2026

Guinness Nigeria Plc marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a high-profile panel session focused on mentorship, inclusion, and collective empowerment as drivers of sustainable value creation. The event, held at the company’s Lagos headquarters, brought together corporate leaders, development experts, and employees to discuss strategies for strengthening

Dangote Cement Launches Empowerment Programmes to Boost Livelihoods in Gboko Communities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 December 2025

Dangote Cement Plc has rolled out a wide-ranging empowerment initiative in Gboko, Benue State, aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development in its host communities.  The programme is part of the company’s commitment to shared growth and was designed under a Community Development Agreement (CDA) signed with six mining communities in

INTELS Empowers 62 Women Through Skills and Entrepreneurship in Rivers State 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 December 2025

INTELS Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by graduating 62 women from its 2025 Women Empowerment Project Scheme, Synergy (WEPSS). The graduation took place at the Rosa Volpi Women Development Centre within the Federal Lighter Terminal at the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone, Rivers State.  Launched

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 Ojulary, the Founder, during the award night for the second cohort of the

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 […]