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African Development Bank’s AFAWA initiative teams with African Guarantee Fund, Bank of Industry for $50 million financing agreement targeting Nigerian small and medium enterprises - African Development Bank African Development Bank’s AFAWA initiative teams with African Guarantee Fund, Bank of Industry for $50 million financing agreement targeting Nigerian small and medium enterprises African Development Bank Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Smart Investments For the Future, Are Gender Smart - UNICEF Smart Investments For the Future, Are Gender Smart UNICEF Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry Sign USD 50 Million Guarantee Framework Agreement - African Business Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: African Guarantee Fund and Bank of Industry Sign USD 50 Million Guarantee Framework Agreement African Business Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-led MSMEs - African Development Bank Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-led MSMEs African Development Bank Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Gender lens financing: From policies to realities, evaluations and restrictions, experts bare it all - Businessday Gender lens financing: From policies to realities, evaluations and restrictions, experts bare it all Businessday Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
AfDB disburses $1bn to women-led enterprises in Nigeria, others - Daily Trust AfDB disburses $1bn to women-led enterprises in Nigeria, others Daily Trust Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT
IWD 2024: UNICEF Urges More Investment in Women to Promote Community Health System - THISDAY Newspapers IWD 2024: UNICEF Urges More Investment in Women to Promote Community Health System THISDAY Newspapers Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
IWD: Nigeria’s First Lady says investing in women key to nation building - Premium Times IWD: Nigeria’s First Lady says investing in women key to nation building Premium Times Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Meet 10 Female VC Execs backing Nigeria’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem - Nairametrics Meet 10 Female VC Execs backing Nigeria’s billion-dollar startup ecosystem Nairametrics Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
2nd Gender Impact Investment Summit to Underscore Financing Opportunities for Women-Led Investments - proshare.co 2nd Gender Impact Investment Summit to Underscore Financing Opportunities for Women-Led Investments proshare.co Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:41:32 GMT
The capital women need, for the future we all need - Gates Foundation The capital women need, for the future we all need Gates Foundation Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Investing in Women in Technology - UNICEF Investing in Women in Technology UNICEF Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
UNDP Launches HerAfCFTA Initiative to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs in African Continental Free Trade Area - UNDP UNDP Launches HerAfCFTA Initiative to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs in African Continental Free Trade Area UNDP Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Photos: Women-led businesses in north Nigeria struggle for funds - Al Jazeera English Photos: Women-led businesses in north Nigeria struggle for funds Al Jazeera English Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Aduna Capital launches $20 million fund to invest in Northern Nigeria and female founders - Techpoint Africa Aduna Capital launches $20 million fund to invest in Northern Nigeria and female founders Techpoint Africa Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women, 2024 - Businessday Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women, 2024 Businessday Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Appointments: FEC approves 10% youth, women quota - Premium Times Appointments: FEC approves 10% youth, women quota Premium Times Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT
African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund kick off AFAWA Finance Series Nigeria to unlock financing for women-led start-ups - African Development Bank African Development Bank, African Guarantee Fund kick off AFAWA Finance Series Nigeria to unlock financing for women-led start-ups African Development Bank Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT
African Development Bank’s AFAWA hits $1 billion investment milestone in lending to women entrepreneurs in Africa - African Development Bank African Development Bank’s AFAWA hits $1 billion investment milestone in lending to women entrepreneurs in Africa African Development Bank Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT
In Nigeria, self-administered contraception is helping women to access their sexual and reproductive health rights - World Health Organization In Nigeria, self-administered contraception is helping women to access their sexual and reproductive health rights World Health Organization Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT
New Grants Funding for Women-Led Organizations and Startups - fundsforNGOs New Grants Funding for Women-Led Organizations and Startups fundsforNGOs Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:17:32 GMT
Inaugural gender impact investment summit outlines ways to bridge financing gap - Businessday Inaugural gender impact investment summit outlines ways to bridge financing gap Businessday Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT
United Capital Launches #ThisGirlInvests Campaign to Empower Women's Financial Independence in Nigeria - BellaNaija United Capital Launches #ThisGirlInvests Campaign to Empower Women's Financial Independence in Nigeria BellaNaija Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Celebrating Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria - theglobalfund.org Celebrating Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria theglobalfund.org Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT
We're partnering with FirstBank to support women and small business owners with a $100 million credit facility - bii.co.uk We're partnering with FirstBank to support women and small business owners with a $100 million credit facility bii.co.uk Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT
These women are shaping Africa’s venture capital space - Businessday These women are shaping Africa’s venture capital space Businessday Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Alitheia hits $100m funding target to power female-led African startups - Businessday Alitheia hits $100m funding target to power female-led African startups Businessday Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Why investors should fund women-owned startups - Punch Newspapers Why investors should fund women-owned startups Punch Newspapers Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Women-led Aruwa Capital Leverages Global Networks to Close Gender Gaps in Africa - THISDAY Newspapers Women-led Aruwa Capital Leverages Global Networks to Close Gender Gaps in Africa THISDAY Newspapers Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives - UNFPA News Investing in equality: How young women are innovating to improve their health, rights and lives UNFPA News Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
UNICEF Hands Over Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to Jigawa State Government to Combat Malnutrition among Children - UNICEF UNICEF Hands Over Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to Jigawa State Government to Combat Malnutrition among Children UNICEF Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Eight women shaping Nigeria’s payment space - Businessday Eight women shaping Nigeria’s payment space Businessday Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes: My Goal Is to Drive More Investment in Women - THISDAY Newspapers Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes: My Goal Is to Drive More Investment in Women THISDAY Newspapers Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
United Capital promotes financial inclusion for women - Tribune Online United Capital promotes financial inclusion for women Tribune Online Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Here's how technology can help close Nigeria's gender gap - World Economic Forum Here's how technology can help close Nigeria's gender gap World Economic Forum Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT
Are you a woman-founder struggling to raise funds? These venture capital firms are ready to bet on you - Techpoint Africa Are you a woman-founder struggling to raise funds? These venture capital firms are ready to bet on you Techpoint Africa Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Women’s Day: Firms collaborate for women in renewable energy - Vanguard Women’s Day: Firms collaborate for women in renewable energy Vanguard Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
THELMA EKIYOR is innovating to invest in female entrepreneurs in Nigeria - Businessday THELMA EKIYOR is innovating to invest in female entrepreneurs in Nigeria Businessday Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Meet 34 female angel and venture capital investors in Africa - Condia Meet 34 female angel and venture capital investors in Africa Condia Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT
W/Bank driving Nigeria’s economy through women empowerment – Edun - Daily Trust W/Bank driving Nigeria’s economy through women empowerment – Edun Daily Trust Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Ashleigh Plumptre: Nigeria defender joins Saudi Women's Premier League club Al-Ittihad - BBC.com Ashleigh Plumptre: Nigeria defender joins Saudi Women's Premier League club Al-Ittihad BBC.com Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Visa Foundation to support women Entrepreneurs in Africa - THISDAY Newspapers Visa Foundation to support women Entrepreneurs in Africa THISDAY Newspapers Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Despite The Barriers, Lack Of Investment, And Unconscious Bias - Female Tech Founders In Nigeria Are Making Waves - People of Color in Tech Despite The Barriers, Lack Of Investment, And Unconscious Bias - Female Tech Founders In Nigeria Are Making Waves People of Color in Tech Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Social Impact Champions Call for Business Investment in African Women and Girls - Nigeria Communications Week Social Impact Champions Call for Business Investment in African Women and Girls Nigeria Communications Week Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:02:27 GMT
Three African fund managers receive Visa, AWIF grant for entrepreneurship - - Businessday Three African fund managers receive Visa, AWIF grant for entrepreneurship - Businessday Sun, 14 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT
United Capital Lists the Nigerian Eurobond Fund and Wealth for Women Fund on the Exchange - proshare.co United Capital Lists the Nigerian Eurobond Fund and Wealth for Women Fund on the Exchange proshare.co Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:27:39 GMT
Top investment and money tools for young women in 2022 - Businessday Top investment and money tools for young women in 2022 Businessday Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women - Businessday Celebrating 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women Businessday Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT
FEC approves N75bn Nigerian Youth Investment Fund restructuring - Tribune Online FEC approves N75bn Nigerian Youth Investment Fund restructuring Tribune Online Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Investing In Africa? Invest In Women - Forbes Investing In Africa? Invest In Women Forbes Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT
AfDB Approves $100 Million to Support Youth, Women-led MSME in Nigeria - Fresh Angle International Newspaper AfDB Approves $100 Million to Support Youth, Women-led MSME in Nigeria Fresh Angle International Newspaper Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
A new guide to smart investing - Businessday A new guide to smart investing Businessday Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT
SME.NG graduates 15 women entrepreneurs - Businessday SME.NG graduates 15 women entrepreneurs Businessday Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT
UK launches $100m fund to support women-owned enterprises in Nigeria - TheCable UK launches $100m fund to support women-owned enterprises in Nigeria TheCable Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:31:20 GMT
FEC approves restructuring of youth investment fund - Vanguard FEC approves restructuring of youth investment fund Vanguard Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT
How Nigerian govt can truly support women entrepreneurs, farmers — Advocates, Officials - Premium Times How Nigerian govt can truly support women entrepreneurs, farmers — Advocates, Officials Premium Times Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
ThisGirlInvests: United Capital Promotes Financial Inclusion for Women - MarketForces Africa ThisGirlInvests: United Capital Promotes Financial Inclusion for Women MarketForces Africa Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women 2023 - Businessday Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women 2023 Businessday Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT
100 Women in Finance: Offering Nigerian female CEOs a platform for international exposure - Businessday 100 Women in Finance: Offering Nigerian female CEOs a platform for international exposure Businessday Sun, 13 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Investment in Women’s Economic Independence Increased Income and Assets for Hundreds of Thousands of Women in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria - Bloomberg Philanthropies Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Investment in Women’s Economic Independence Increased Income and Assets for Hundreds of Thousands of Women in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria Bloomberg Philanthropies Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Investment Complementary Fund to support Women’s Organizations (Colombia) - fundsforNGOs Investment Complementary Fund to support Women’s Organizations (Colombia) fundsforNGOs Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:04:45 GMT
Buhari do pass all Nigerian leaders for job creation, poverty alleviation - Lai Mohammed - BBC.com Buhari do pass all Nigerian leaders for job creation, poverty alleviation - Lai Mohammed BBC.com Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT
Meet 10 influential women leading Capital market firms in Nigeria - Nairametrics Meet 10 influential women leading Capital market firms in Nigeria Nairametrics Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT
The Climate Gender Equity Fund will award grants to 3 organizations supporting women-led climate solutions in Africa - About Amazon The Climate Gender Equity Fund will award grants to 3 organizations supporting women-led climate solutions in Africa About Amazon Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT
Best performing Nigeria mutual funds in 2023 - Nairametrics Best performing Nigeria mutual funds in 2023 Nairametrics Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT
‘Africa’s business landscape may be challenging, returns are as high as 100%’ - Businessday ‘Africa’s business landscape may be challenging, returns are as high as 100%’ Businessday Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT
Here’s the 2021 List of 9to5Chick’s Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria - BellaNaija Here’s the 2021 List of 9to5Chick’s Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria BellaNaija Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: AfDB approves $100m to support youth, women-led Micro, MSME - APANEWS Nigeria: AfDB approves $100m to support youth, women-led Micro, MSME APANEWS Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Female-led startups that raised over a $1 million in Nigeria in 2021 - Nairametrics Female-led startups that raised over a $1 million in Nigeria in 2021 Nairametrics Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT
International Women’s Day: Celebrating 10 Nigerian women who are #BoldForChange - Businessday International Women’s Day: Celebrating 10 Nigerian women who are #BoldForChange Businessday Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT
South African Corporate Travel Agency Looks to Embolden Women Under New Investor - Skift Travel News South African Corporate Travel Agency Looks to Embolden Women Under New Investor Skift Travel News Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT
Osinbajo not involved in disbursement of funds for Social Investment Programmes – Official - Premium Times Osinbajo not involved in disbursement of funds for Social Investment Programmes – Official Premium Times Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Natasha, Zainab, Tariye & 4 Nigerian women breaking boundaries home and abroad - Legit.ng Natasha, Zainab, Tariye & 4 Nigerian women breaking boundaries home and abroad Legit.ng Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT