In Nigeria, entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force driving the growth and empowerment of the female economy. Study shows that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to 48% of Nigeria’s GDP; women account for 41% of ownership of these businesses. Women entrepreneurs are not merely contributing to the growth of the economy, they are […]

The concept of the female economy revolves around recognizing and tapping into the economic power and influence of women as consumers, entrepreneurs, and professionals. It acknowledges that women significantly contribute to economic growth and development through purchasing decisions, entrepreneurial ventures, and organizational roles. It proposes that it can be a critical launchpad for economic development […]

Lagos, Nigeria: FSDH Merchant Bank in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and WEAV Capital have unveiled 15 female-led Nigerian tech startups selected to participate in the first cohort of the Female Founders Growth Programme, an Investment Readiness Accelerator programme aimed at empowering female founders to accelerate growth in their companies by making them […]