Business

ABS Unveils Lagos Inaugural Bootcamp for Women-in-Business

AMA PRESS RELEASE In a move to significantly strengthen the pipeline of scalable women-led businesses in Africa, African Business Stories (ABS) launched its inaugural Scale Ready Bootcamp in Lagos. The Bootcamp, which took place on 7 November 2025, followed a high-level morning Roundtable hosted at Microsoft Nigeria under the theme “Positioning for Scale in Nigeria […]

Read More
Technology

Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Mulls ICT Training for MDA’s Wives to Drive Digital Inclusion

The Nigerian first lady, and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Initiative, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu plans to give ICT training to wives of Chief Executive Officers MDA as part of her dream of bridging the digital divide for women.   Tinubu who made this know at the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training […]

Read More
Women-In-Technology

Cybersafe Foundation Opens Application for Cohort 2 API Academy

CyberSafe Foundation, a purpose-driven organisation working to bridge the digital divide by empowering underserved communities with transformative cybersecurity and AI skills, has announced that it will open up applications for its API Academy training. The CyberSafe API (Application Programming Interface) Security Training Program is a 12-week intensive learning experience designed to equip aspiring cybersecurity professionals […]

Read More
Business

NCC, Others Back Initiative on Tech Entrepreneurship for Women 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has endorsed the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS), now proudly in its 5th year. Over the years, WEETS has grown into a landmark gathering designed to amplify the voices, visibility, and ventures of women in Nigeria’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystems, providing a platform for capacity building, networking, […]

Read More
Business

Nigerian Women Tech Innovators Showcase Future Driven solution at Japan’s Tech Show

Nigerian women made their mark on the global stage, showcasing innovative solutions and driving a new narrative of tech-led growth at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). Held in Yokohama, Japan, the conference, themed “Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” served as a critical platform for leaders and investors to forge partnerships […]

Read More
Women-In-Technology

MTN Nigeria Reaffirms Support for Women Empowerment, Backs SheCan 6.0

MTN Nigeria has reinforced its commitment to gender equity and inclusive growth with its partnership for the 2025 SheCan Do More Conference. SheCan Nigeria is a movement for today’s woman to realize her potential by empowering, educating and transforming her to do more. Through its annual conference, mentorship programmes, and strategic partnerships, the initiative promotes […]

Read More
Technology

MTN Nigeria Tasks Young Girls on Taking Career in ICT

MTN Nigeria has charged the Nigerian girl-child to use their interests and hobbies as catalysts into ICT careers. Speaking at an International Girls In ICT Day event, General Manager, Information Technology, MTN Nigeria, Bukola Ajayi charged the students to look beyond the surface requirements of these fields like Fashion, Research, Dancing and Dermatology and try […]

Read More
Business

 Women Professionals Refire Quest to End Gender Bias on Workplace Discrimination 

Leading women professionals from across sectors of the Nigerian economy are rejigging their determination to confront the ongoing issues of workplace discrimination, harassment, and gender bias that continue to hinder their advancement. Speaking during a webinar titled, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”, and moderated by Funsho Anthony, the webinar’s session featured women such as Linda Ochugbua, […]

Read More
Telecoms

MTN Nigeria Sustainability Report Beats Mandatory Compliance Deadline with Female Workforce Now 41.4%

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, announces the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the Report underscores MTN Nigeria’s continued commitment to sustainability, transparency, and shared value creation through strategic ESG integration and responsible business practices. Notably, this 2024 edition, our second consecutive sustainability report as early […]

Read More
Business

Business Women Hub Honours BusinessDay Linda Ochugbua with Outstanding Marketing Professional Award

Digital Sales Manager at BusinessDay, Linda Ochugbua, emerged Outstanding Marketing Professional at the 2025 Business Women Hub Conference. The event brought together influential women to discuss accelerating female inclusion in leadership and business. The event, themed “Accelerating Female Inclusion: How, Why and Now,” featured powerful speeches from industry leaders. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Atanda, Senior Special Assistant […]

Read More