Alitheia Capital has launched its W.O.M.A.N. 2026 programme, an initiative aimed at addressing funding challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. According to Punch, the programme connects more than 300 women-led businesses with investors and professional expertise in an effort to close persistent capital gaps. The initiative reflects broader efforts to expand access to financing for female founders, who often face greater difficulty securing investment for their enterprises.

Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises in Nigeria's manufacturing, agribusiness and nutrition sectors face persistent barriers to capital, energy, technical skills and market access, according to organisers of an upcoming industry gathering in Lagos. Alitheia Capital, an impact investment and private equity firm, said these constraints are limiting growth and formalisation among women entrepreneurs, highlighting challenges ahead of the event.

AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a digital finance programme aimed at supporting more than 34,000 women-led businesses across five African countries. According to TechTrends KE, the initiative is backed by the bank's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) programme and seeks to address persistent financing and digital inclusion gaps affecting women entrepreneurs on the continent.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the defending champions, will begin their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco on July 15 in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They will train for one week before relocating to Rabat for their Group C matches, as reported by DAILY POST.

Union Bank of Nigeria has been named Most Outstanding Bank in Gender Inclusion at the Women in Marketing and Communications Conference (WIMCA) 2026. The award, according to ThisDay Live, recognises the bank's leadership in promoting gender inclusion. The recognition highlights Union Bank's efforts in advancing gender equality within Nigeria's banking and corporate sector.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is expected to chair the 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) conference, according to ThisDay Live. The event marks the 24th edition of the foundation's annual lecture and symposium, which focuses on education. It will be held at the Agip Recital Hall at the Muson Centre. The gathering continues FEF's tradition of hosting discussions on educational development, with the governor's participation highlighting official support for the foundation's activities in Nigeria.