Tag: #WomenEntrepreneurs
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FG URGES WOMEN TO SEIZE TRADE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Government says empowering women in business is key to Nigeria’s economic growth. The Federal Government has called on Nigerian women to take advantage of opportunities in trade and entrepreneurship to help drive the country’s economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, made the call in Abuja while marking the 2026 edition…
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PLATEAU, BOI LAUNCH N4BN FUND TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESSES
Plateau State and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have teamed up to inject N4 billion into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), a move aimed at stimulating businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening the state’s economy. The partnership was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Government House in Jos, with both parties contributing…
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DIGITAL LENDERS BRIDGE CREDIT GAP FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Licensed digital lenders in Nigeria are helping women-owned businesses access fast, flexible, and collateral-free financing, closing a critical gap for female entrepreneurs, according to Gbemi Adelekan, President of the Money Lenders Association. Speaking ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, Adelekan highlighted that many women entrepreneurs, especially in micro and informal enterprises, struggle to secure traditional…
