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.

A former Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire warned against a grants-based economic model and advocated greater inclusion of women while speaking at a gender summit in Abuja, according to ThisDay Live. Kwara State's first lady described gender inequality as an obstacle to development, while the head of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group said policies must benefit the people they are designed for. The report was filed from Abuja by correspondent Emmanuel Addeh.

In an opinion piece for Sowetan, Thandeka Ngoma argues that commitments to gender equity should extend beyond Women's Month speeches. She notes that while women's representation in the automotive industry has grown, particularly in technical roles, they remain under-represented in senior leadership positions. According to Ngoma, lasting progress requires sustained action rather than symbolic gestures, urging the industry to translate rhetoric into meaningful, year-round change for women.

Makerere University has announced the availability of 40 fully-funded scholarship slots for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Fees Waiver Female Scholarship, which allows selected students to study at Uganda's premier university without tuition costs, was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. Applications are now open for eligible candidates.

Women and girls play a crucial role in global food systems but face significant barriers such as unequal access to land, finance, education, and leadership opportunities. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasizes that addressing gender inequality is essential for achieving food security worldwide.

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.