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

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 […]

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