#IWD: The Industries Women Are Quietly Disrupting in 2026
Women-led startups still receive a small share of global venture funding, but across fintech, healthcare, artificial intelligence and mobility, female ...
Women-led startups still receive a small share of global venture funding, but across fintech, healthcare, artificial intelligence and mobility, female ...
That gap is exactly what Onone Peace Ega has set out to close. She is not just another project manager, ...
At GITEX NIGERIA 2025, Alami Capital’s LaunchPad, backed by NITDA and SEC, spotlighted nine women-led startups, giving them global exposure ...
Being in a society dominated by men is one of the biggest challenges faced by women in technology, not only ...
The role of women and their centrality to the growth and evolution of technology has been widely acknowledged. Yet, recent ...
These women are turning challenges into triumph and contributing substantially to the life of many
Standard Chartered Bank (Nigeria) Limited has unveiled the fourth edition of its SC Women in Technology Incubator, aimed at fostering ...
Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, is taking a bold step towards promoting gender equity and ...
Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev) has graduated 847 beneficiaries from 15 African countries from its Women Techsters ...
Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), a leading not-for-profit and non-governmental organization focused on women empowerment and strategic mentoring for professional ...
First courses taking place in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and Cape Town, South Africa, in October, this year.
A recent ‘Women in Tech Mentorship Scheme’ in collaboration with The American Embassy in Nigeria brought together fresh university graduates ...

The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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