Nkechi Okenwa, a Nigerian engineer and CEO of Energy Excell Systems, is promoting women's inclusion in the renewable energy sector through solar innovation, STEM training, and community empowerment initiatives. She is also the founder of WEESI, which focuses on enhancing women's leadership in Nigeria's energy landscape.

In Dar es Salaam, many women entrepreneurs face significant challenges in accessing capital, which is crucial for the survival and growth of their small businesses. This issue affects various individuals, including those looking to expand their operations, such as a Mama Ntilie needing a larger cooking stove or a market vendor wanting to increase her stock, according to Daily News.

The article from Nairametrics highlights ten tech brands developed in Nigeria that have successfully expanded their reach beyond the country, impacting markets across Africa and globally. It showcases the growth and influence of these locally built products and services.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria's young population as a significant asset in expanding digital opportunities for businesses and workers. He assured Mastercard of the country's readiness in terms of a tech-savvy workforce and expressed support for enhancing digital skills among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has chosen three Nigerian social enterprises to participate in its fourth cohort of the Social Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme, out of nine selected from Africa. This selection highlights Africa's significant representation in the global initiative, with other participating countries including Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, and Tanzania. The total cohort consists of 42 organizations.

Shell Plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, effective 1 August 2026. She will succeed Marno de Jong, marking her as the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold this combined position in the company's 60-year history.