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Bridging the funding gap for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria - Global Voices Bridging the funding gap for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria Global Voices Sat, 05 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria must invest in women to compete in $4trn digital economy - TheCable Nigeria must invest in women to compete in $4trn digital economy TheCable Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria, China sign MoU to boost women’s role in gas sector - The Guardian Nigeria News Nigeria, China sign MoU to boost women’s role in gas sector The Guardian Nigeria News Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Women, capital and acceleration - Businessday NG Women, capital and acceleration Businessday NG Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT
Sterling One Foundation, DBN launch Women Investment Readiness Accelerator in Nigeria - Nairametrics Sterling One Foundation, DBN launch Women Investment Readiness Accelerator in Nigeria Nairametrics Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Apply for the Sterling & the Development Bank of Nigeria Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) 2025 for Female Nigerian Entrepreneurs - After School Africa Apply for the Sterling & the Development Bank of Nigeria Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) 2025 for Female Nigerian Entrepreneurs After School Africa Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Opinion: Nigeria’s investment in pregnant women’s health - Devex Opinion: Nigeria’s investment in pregnant women’s health Devex Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT
CFA Society Nigeria Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women in Investment Management (WIM) Scholarship 2025/2026 - Opportunities For Africans CFA Society Nigeria Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Women in Investment Management (WIM) Scholarship 2025/2026 Opportunities For Africans Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria-China women’s infrastructure investment forum advances gender equality in energy and economic sectors - The Sun Nigeria Nigeria-China women’s infrastructure investment forum advances gender equality in energy and economic sectors The Sun Nigeria Sun, 19 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Spurt! & UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Convene Key Stakeholders to Drive Action on Women's Investment - TechCabal Spurt! & UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Convene Key Stakeholders to Drive Action on Women's Investment TechCabal Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Group honours women of impact, calls for investment in female narratives - Premium Times Nigeria Group honours women of impact, calls for investment in female narratives Premium Times Nigeria Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Why Nigeria must invest in women-led mental health research - The Nation Newspaper Why Nigeria must invest in women-led mental health research The Nation Newspaper Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
CFA’s women in investment management scholarship closes Monday - The Guardian Nigeria News CFA’s women in investment management scholarship closes Monday The Guardian Nigeria News Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-led MSMEs - African Development Bank Group Nigeria: African Development Bank Approves $100 Million to Support Youth and Women-led MSMEs African Development Bank Group Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Six Unconventional Must-Have Assets for Nigerian Women - THISDAYLIVE Six Unconventional Must-Have Assets for Nigerian Women THISDAYLIVE Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Abbas: Reserved seats for women in n’assembly an investment in Nigeria’s future - TheCable Abbas: Reserved seats for women in n’assembly an investment in Nigeria’s future TheCable Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT
ActionAid Nigeria urges greater investment in women for gender equality - The Nation Newspaper ActionAid Nigeria urges greater investment in women for gender equality The Nation Newspaper Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT
Scholars push for more investment in women for better Nigeria - Businessday NG Scholars push for more investment in women for better Nigeria Businessday NG Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT
SEC pledges commitment to women’s equitable investment opportunities - The Guardian Nigeria News SEC pledges commitment to women’s equitable investment opportunities The Guardian Nigeria News Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT
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 Group 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 Group Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 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
BII commits $50 million to Access Bank to support businesses in Nigeria - British International Investment BII commits $50 million to Access Bank to support businesses in Nigeria British International Investment Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Realizing Nigeria’s economic potential requires a stronger focus on women farmers - World Bank Blogs Realizing Nigeria’s economic potential requires a stronger focus on women farmers World Bank Blogs Wed, 25 Oct 2023 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
Investing in Her: Coca-Cola Nigeria’s initiatives driving positive change for women - Businessday NG Investing in Her: Coca-Cola Nigeria’s initiatives driving positive change for women Businessday NG Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT
IIF 2025 summit to connect Nigerian women-led businesses with capital - Businessday NG IIF 2025 summit to connect Nigerian women-led businesses with capital Businessday NG Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Partnering for progress: Defeating maternal and child mortality in Nigeria - World Bank Group Partnering for progress: Defeating maternal and child mortality in Nigeria World Bank Group Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
How Nigerian women are outperforming in banking services - Businessday NG How Nigerian women are outperforming in banking services Businessday NG Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT
Spurt! & UK-Nigeria Tech Hub to Host Exclusive Investment Forum for Women Entrepreneurs on International Women's Day 2025 - TechCabal Spurt! & UK-Nigeria Tech Hub to Host Exclusive Investment Forum for Women Entrepreneurs on International Women's Day 2025 TechCabal Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT
146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria's Digital Trade- Presidency - Businessday NG 146 Women to access $50m grants as WTO partners with Nigeria's Digital Trade- Presidency Businessday NG Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Eight women shaping Nigeria’s payment space - Businessday NG Eight women shaping Nigeria’s payment space Businessday NG Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
FG targets 10,000 women-owned export businesses by 2030 - Punch Newspapers FG targets 10,000 women-owned export businesses by 2030 Punch Newspapers Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Imaan co-hosts first-ever Nigeria–China women’s infrastructure investment forum - Vanguard News Imaan co-hosts first-ever Nigeria–China women’s infrastructure investment forum Vanguard News Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
These women are shaping Africa’s venture capital space - Businessday NG These women are shaping Africa’s venture capital space Businessday NG Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security - Businessday NG Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security Businessday NG Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Inaugural gender impact investment summit outlines ways to bridge financing gap - Businessday NG Inaugural gender impact investment summit outlines ways to bridge financing gap Businessday NG Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:00:00 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
The difficulty in empowering women-owned businesses - Punch Newspapers The difficulty in empowering women-owned businesses Punch Newspapers Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT
IWD 2024: Invest in women, quicken Nigeria’s progress - Punch Newspapers IWD 2024: Invest in women, quicken Nigeria’s progress Punch Newspapers Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Bank Of Industry Launches ₦10bn Fund For Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs - Channels Television Bank Of Industry Launches ₦10bn Fund For Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs Channels Television Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT
IIF Ready for 3rd Gender Impact Investment Summit - Business Post Nigeria IIF Ready for 3rd Gender Impact Investment Summit Business Post Nigeria Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
THELMA EKIYOR is innovating to invest in female entrepreneurs in Nigeria - Businessday NG THELMA EKIYOR is innovating to invest in female entrepreneurs in Nigeria Businessday NG Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Investment in women cooperatives will promote Nigeria’s economic development – Experts - Premium Times Nigeria Investment in women cooperatives will promote Nigeria’s economic development – Experts Premium Times Nigeria Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
IWD: Nigeria’s First Lady says investing in women key to nation building - Premium Times Nigeria IWD: Nigeria’s First Lady says investing in women key to nation building Premium Times Nigeria Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
United Capital Asset Management drives financial inclusion for women - Businessday NG United Capital Asset Management drives financial inclusion for women Businessday NG Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Why Nigerian women can be better at investing - Nairametrics Why Nigerian women can be better at investing Nairametrics Sun, 28 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women, 2024 - Businessday NG Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women, 2024 Businessday NG Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Ponzi scheme victims in Nigeria mostly women, says SEC DG - Vanguard News Ponzi scheme victims in Nigeria mostly women, says SEC DG Vanguard News Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT
All On and Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing Celebrate Women in Renewable Energy on International Women’s Day - Majorwaves Energy Report All On and Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing Celebrate Women in Renewable Energy on International Women’s Day Majorwaves Energy Report Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes: My Goal Is to Drive More Investment in Women - THISDAYLIVE Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes: My Goal Is to Drive More Investment in Women THISDAYLIVE Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 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
IWD: More women living with HIV in Nigeria, says NACA - Punch Newspapers IWD: More women living with HIV in Nigeria, says NACA Punch Newspapers Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT
SME.NG graduates 15 women entrepreneurs - Businessday NG SME.NG graduates 15 women entrepreneurs Businessday NG Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The place Of Women In Nigerian Politics: Implications For Peace, Security and Development - The Organization for World Peace The place Of Women In Nigerian Politics: Implications For Peace, Security and Development The Organization for World Peace Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT
What women need to climb and stay on property ladder in Nigeria - Businessday NG What women need to climb and stay on property ladder in Nigeria Businessday NG Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria to Increase Youth, Women Business Financing With $130m Loan | - Business Post Nigeria Nigeria to Increase Youth, Women Business Financing With $130m Loan | Business Post Nigeria Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women - Businessday NG Celebrating 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women Businessday NG Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Firm plans $50,000 investment in Nigerian women mental healthcare - Punch Newspapers Firm plans $50,000 investment in Nigerian women mental healthcare Punch Newspapers Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Senate leader decries weak investment in Nigerian women - Peoples Gazette Nigeria Senate leader decries weak investment in Nigerian women Peoples Gazette Nigeria 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
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
JCI pushes for more investment in Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs - Vanguard News JCI pushes for more investment in Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs Vanguard News Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Impact Investors Foundation unveils $8 billion inclusive capital roadmap for Nigeria - Nairametrics Impact Investors Foundation unveils $8 billion inclusive capital roadmap for Nigeria Nairametrics Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Female founded and led Aruwa Capital Management achieves final close on Fund I - The Guardian Nigeria News Female founded and led Aruwa Capital Management achieves final close on Fund I The Guardian Nigeria News Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Investing In Africa? Invest In Women - Forbes Investing In Africa? Invest In Women Forbes Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT
Closing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion through Forex Investment and Trading in Nigeria - Nairametrics Closing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion through Forex Investment and Trading in Nigeria Nairametrics Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Jejelowo Tasks Women on Wealth-Building Investments - Business Post Nigeria Jejelowo Tasks Women on Wealth-Building Investments Business Post Nigeria Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Aruwa Capital to invest $2.5 million in Nigeria, Ghana - The Nation Newspaper Aruwa Capital to invest $2.5 million in Nigeria, Ghana The Nation Newspaper Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women 2023 - Businessday NG Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women 2023 Businessday NG Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 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
Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria – UN deputy chief - Welcome to the United Nations Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria – UN deputy chief Welcome to the United Nations Fri, 11 Aug 2017 07:00:00 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
WIC Capital raises $1.6M to fund female African entrepreneurs. 1 other thing and a trivia - Ripples Nigeria WIC Capital raises $1.6M to fund female African entrepreneurs. 1 other thing and a trivia Ripples Nigeria Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT
UN charges Nigeria to increase investment in women, peace - Premium Times Nigeria UN charges Nigeria to increase investment in women, peace Premium Times Nigeria Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Applications Open for Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) 2025 in Nigeria - MSME Africa Applications Open for Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) 2025 in Nigeria MSME Africa Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
BOI Launches N10 Billion Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria - - MSME Africa BOI Launches N10 Billion Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria - MSME Africa Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT
Call For Applications: AECF Investing in Women in Nigeria SME Investment Window(Up to $7.75m) - MSME Africa Call For Applications: AECF Investing in Women in Nigeria SME Investment Window(Up to $7.75m) MSME Africa Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT