Women Empowerment

The Benefits of Networking for Women

The 28th annual Forbes World’s Billionaires list for 2014 has 1,645 billionaires worldwide with only 172 women. Though low, it is an increase from a number of 138 in 2013 and 104 in 2012. What is happening to the womenfolk

Women R.I.S.E Accelerator Program Powered by Google

  A considerable number of studies have shown that women’s employment is concentrated to a few occupations such as being a nurse, doctor, or a teacher. However, there is a low level of participation of women in the technology and

She Leads Africa Initiative Announces Pitch Competition‏

  She Leads Africa announces its pitch competition for women. Its primary aim is to connect the continent’s most promising female entrepreneurs to investors, accelerators and mentors looking to invest in the next generation of African talent. It can be

7 Traits of Successful Female Entrepreneurs

  The world of business which is often reflected in the Forbes billionaire list as a place for powerful men, suggests that men dominate the world of business. However, women have literally begun taking the bull by the horn. There

WoWe 2014 Press Conference‏

  Connect Nigeria was at the WoWe 2014 press conference which was set up by Tori Abiola, the Managing Director, WoWe 2014 in Lagos on the 4th of June, 2014 with three other women speakers who joined her in speaking

Debola Deji-Kurumi Speaks of the RFEEN Female CEOs Roundtable, 2014

    The RegCharles Foundation invites all female entrepreneurs, professionals and SME owners to its annual RFEEN Female CEOs Roundtable. This year’s edition is themed “Women-owned Businesses in Nigeria: Enhancing Partnerships for Success”. The Roundtable is an interactive and issue-based

Folorunsho Alakija, Okonjo Iweala, Among Forbes World’s 100 Powerful Women 2014

Two Nigerian women, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mrs. FolorunshoAlakija, made Forbes Magazine’s World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2014. Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala came in at No. 44 and oil magnate

RegCharles Foundation Organizes its Annual Female CEOs Roundtable

  RegCharles Foundation, the non-profit member of the RegCharles Group, is preparing to hold its annual Female CEOs Roundtable – a high energy hub for leading women entrepreneurs to network, engage and drive value exchange for Nigerian businesses. The Round

Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference to Hold, June 2014

  The second edition of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurial event ‘Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference / WOWe 2014’ will take place on 26 – 27 June 2014 at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria – organized by Montgomery West Africa.

Leading African Women Come Together This Week for Distinguished Conference in Lagos

An international network which hosts thought leaders from around the world will bring together some of Africa’s most influential women this Saturday (3 May 2014) at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. Female leaders from the worlds of politics,

Diamond Bank Launches Diamond Woman Initiative

  Diamond Woman is a much anticipated initiative by Diamond Bank designed specifically for women, and by women. Whether you’re a professional, an entrepreneur or a homemaker, Diamond Woman provides you with financial, business and lifestyle advice to help

Sisters in Worship 2 Holds Tomorrow. Don’t Miss it!

  Sisters In Worship is an interdenominational worship concert that started out in 2013. It is an opportunity for Christians and worshipers of all denomination, tribes, tongues, classes and creed to stand together and lift their voices in worship

About the 2nd WIE Africa Symposium

The WIE Symposium, following its successful launch last year will break new ground in Nigeria by bringing together the continent’s stars and emerging young female leaders to empower and inspire the next generation. The WIE Africa will be held on

What do Women do When they Haven’t yet Said ‘I Do’ ?

By Esther Chidinma A woman generally faces lots of pressure while meeting her daily obligations as a mother, wife, sister, aunt or daughter. So much is envisaged of her and many times, she is on edge trying to meet everybody’s

What I Would Do If I Were President!

Isn’t it exciting to think about the idea of being President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? Even if you never wanted to be, take some time out to think about what you would do if you were president of

Nigeria Pilots Digital ICT Clubs in Girls’ Schools

Nigeria’s Minister for Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson, has ushered in Digital Girls Club in 12 pilot Federal Government Girls Schools across the country. The creation of the club, she said, was targeted towards empowering Nigerian girls to embrace careers in

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