30 results
- 29 Nov 2021
Vbank Sponsors Women In Tech Global to Upskill 1,000 Women and Girls in STEM
In alignment with its CSR objectives, Vbank, Nigeria’s foremost digital bank has announced its intention to support the core mission of Women In Tech Global, Nigeria chapter to close the gender gap…
- 18 Jul 2022
Women in Tech: Vbank Helps Over 1,000 Women and Girls to Build Future-Proof Careers
In line with Vbank’s promise of accelerating people faster towards their goals, the brand sponsored the inaugural Vbank Women in Tech Nigeria Makeathon to upskill over 1,000 women and girls, across…
- 20 Jul 2023
NITDA, U.S. Consulate General Collaborate to Launch Global Tech Africa
Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation; and in partnership with the National Information Technology Development…
- 12 Mar 2018
Andela Hosts Women In Tech Summit 2018 In Lagos
Andela the company that is building a network of technology leaders on the African continent, on Saturday, March 10th 2018 hosted the Andela Women in Technology Summit 2018. The event, in celebration…
- 8 Mar 2024
IWD: Moniepoint Calls for Applications into 4th Edition of Women in Tech Programme
The role of women and their centrality to the growth and evolution of technology has been widely acknowledged. Yet, recent statistics show that women remain underrepresented in the technology…
- 17 Nov 2024
TD Africa Launches TecHERdemy to Empower 400 Nigerian Women in Tech
In a significant milestone for women in tech, TD Africa officially launched the TecHERdemy program yesterday, 13th November 2024, an initiative aimed at equipping 400 young Nigerian women with…
- 9 Oct 2025
Rewriting the Narrative: Foundry for HER Bootcamp Empowers Nigeria’s Women Tech Founders
Over 120 female tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria are set to benefit from a three-day virtual accelerator programme aimed at boosting early-stage startups led by women. The initiative, known as the…
- 24 Jun 2021
Coven Works, Shecluded Partner to Lift Tech Women with Financing Options
A US-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) educational FinTech firm, Coven Works Inc, is partnering with Shecluded to provide easy access to financing options for women who want to commence their career…
- 15 Jul 2014
ITU, UN Women to Recognize Work in Tech for Gender Equality
ITU and UN Women are partnering to launch a new global technology award that recognizes outstanding contributions from women and men in leveraging the potential of information and communication…
- 17 Feb 2016
Facebook Kicks Off Global Effort on Women’s Safety
Facebook hosted a Women’s Safety roundtable in Kenya on February 10 with participants from NGOs, academia, women’s rights groups, and safety organisations from Kenya and across Sub-Saharan Africa to…
- 8 Mar 2026
Mojisola Sayo-Kazeem Reflects on Leadership, Opportunity, Women in Tech @ IWD
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Mojisola Sayo-Kazeem, Head of Finance, Jumia Nigeria & Ghana, reflects on how giving opportunity, mentorship, and support helps women thrive and…
- 19 May 2016
ITU Opens Nominations for UN Women GEM-TECH Awards
The third annual Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in Technology (GEM-TECH) Awards by UN Women and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), opened yesterday for nominations. This prestigious…
- 11 Aug 2016
Islamic Bank Dangles $450,000 in Science & Tech, Women Prizes
Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced the call for nominations for prizes in Science and Technology and Women Contribution to Development. Winners of the prizes for 2017 will receive cash…
- 18 Jun 2025
Paradigm Initiative Warns of AI-Driven Hate Speech, Urges Global Tech Reform
As the world commemorates the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is calling on big tech companies to intensify their efforts in combating online hate speech and…
- 30 Apr 2025
Zinox Group’s Vision for Empowering 10,000 Women in Tech
Visionaries who recognize untapped potential can fundamentally reshape entire economies in the rapidly evolving global technology landscape. Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group and a pioneer…
- 24 Oct 2025
Over 100 Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs Empowered for Global Success Through FoundryforHER Bootcamp
More than 100 Nigerian women entrepreneurs have been equipped with the tools and strategies to scale their businesses globally following the successful completion of the FoundryforHER Bootcamp, a…
- 17 Apr 2024
Lafarge Africa Launches Girls-in-Tech Programme to Empower Women Innovators
Recognising the underrepresentation of women in the technology sector, Lafarge Africa Plc, has launched the Girls in Tech Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young women in…
- 23 Apr 2026
Airtel Africa Foundation Calls for Applications for "DigiLeap” Tech Training for Young Women
The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has officially opened the application portal for the DigiLeap Tech Drive, a core initiative in the Foundation’s digital inclusion agenda. The…
- 28 Sept 2023
Over 1,500 Nigerian Women, Girls Learn IT Skills to Advance Careers
Over 1,500 girls and women graduated from the second cohort of Women In Tech Nigeria's 2023 Makeathon, addressing the gender skill gap. Women in Tech Nigeria 2023 Makeathon was sponsored by the VFD…
- 22 Apr 2025
TD Africa’s TecHERdemy Empowers 400 Women to Lead in Tech
On April 17, 2025, the atmosphere at Yudala Heights was electric with pride, hope, and inspiration as TD Africa, the leading tech distribution company in Sub-Saharan Africa, celebrated the graduation…
- 23 Mar 2020
Mastercard’s Girls4Tech programme addresses tech skills shortage among Nigerian women
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Mastercard has launched the rollout of its first 2020 Girls4Tech programme in Nigeria. A total of 60 girls between the ages of nine and 12, currently…
- 2 Oct 2025
Cybersafe Foundation Launches Global API Security Training for Women Aged 20–40
CyberSafe Foundation, leading purpose-driven organisation working to bridge the digital divide by empowering underserved communities with transformative cybersecurity and AI skills, has announced…
- 19 Sept 2021
Experts Charge Nigerian Women to be Bold and take up ICT Related Roles
Nigerian women have been charged to equip themselves and take up roles and responsibilities in the country’s Information and Communications Technology both in government and private sector. L-R:…
- 14 Aug 2014
HTVW&Y Steps Up For Women ICT Summit 2014
Nigerian Women under the umbrella of High-Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youths (HTCW&Y) are coming together to channel a noble agenda for tackling the nation’s collective security…
- 5 Jun 2024
Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur, Mitchell Elegbe Joins Global Jury for Prestigious EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Monaco
Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch Group has been appointed into the global jury of the Ernst & Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of The Year Awards, which takes…
- 16 Mar 2021
GoDo Hub launches Techamaka Initiative for Girls
To commemorate International Women’s Day and restate its commitment to driving tech adoption among Nigerian youths, especially young girls, GoDo Hub recently launched the Techamaka program which…
- 8 Mar 2022
2022 International Women’s Day: Ekeh, Zinox Group Remain Global Shining Examples
When over 16 years ago, a journalist had ambushed him on the sidelines of an event, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman, Zinox Group, had delivered what seemed back then like a prophetic announcement, but which…
- 17 Jul 2024
Zoho Partners with She Code Africa to Empower and Upskill Women Through Specialised Training on Zoho Creator
Zoho, a global technology company, is partnering with She Code Africa (SCA), a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and upskilling African women in tech. With this partnership,…
- 29 Sept 2014
Women Need Incentives to Go Into ICT -Dr. Hassan
Dr. (Mrs.) Omowunmi Hassan, currently lead consultant and managing director of HOJOB Consults Ltd – ICT training and Policy Analysis consultancy firm in Nigeria, is also the chief executive and…
- 6 Oct 2025
Kaspersky, Partners Launch a Career Orientation Test to Inspire more Girls into Cybersecurity
Kaspersky, together with Smart Africa and Africaines in Tech, has launched an innovative, science-backed career orientation test “Future You in Tech” created to promote professional development for…