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The Tony Elumelu Foundation has selected 3,200 young African entrepreneurs for its 2026 entrepreneurship programme, marking a significant achievement in promoting inclusivity across the continent.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation will announce the 12th cohort of its Entrepreneurship Programme on March 22, 2026, having received over 265,000 applications from across Africa.

Nigeria LNG Limited has inducted 103 new trainees into its Vocational Innovation Business and Empowerment Scheme aimed at skills development and economic empowerment.

The article discusses the importance of gender equality for economic competitiveness and innovation, highlighting insights from the Barcelona Woman Acceleration Week.

The 'Divinópolis Delas' event focuses on women's empowerment and economic development, featuring lectures and tributes to inspiring women in the central region of Brazil.

Melina Travlou emphasizes the importance of gender equality in the workforce during the Women Forward Summit in Athens.

The article discusses the significance of financial inclusion for women in Mexico, highlighting that while a large percentage have access to formal financial products, actual usage remains a concern.

Melina Travlou highlighted the need for enhanced equality and visibility of women's presence in the economy and society at the Women Forward Summit in Athens.

DiDi is boosting female participation in Mexico's digital mobility sector, seeing significant growth in the number of female drivers and delivery personnel.

A report reveals that 31% of Nigerian women experience physical violence, prompting calls for better protections and policies from the government.

Ferraz de Vasconcelos is hosting a job fair for women, providing 130 job opportunities across various sectors.

Nigeria's Trade Minister emphasizes the need to support women-led businesses to enhance the country's role in intra-African trade efforts under the AfCFTA.

The Ecuadorian government has launched the 'Camino Violeta' initiative, introducing a registry aimed at supporting unregistered women entrepreneurs in formalizing their businesses.

The article discusses the importance of equal access to entrepreneurship for economic growth in Greece, highlighting the contributions of women in leadership roles.

The article emphasizes the importance of women taking proactive steps toward health, security, and economic independence on International Women's Day.

The Lagos premiere of the documentary 'Mothers of Chibok' showcased the resilience of mothers from Chibok, highlighting their economic initiatives despite past traumas.

Abiola Salami has launched a stage adaptation of his book 'No More Shrinking' in Lagos, emphasizing the importance of empowering women to reach their full potential.

Egija Martinsone, head of SIA 'Lat Eko Food', is the first recipient of the 'Baiba Award', awarded for her contributions to women's economic empowerment.

The Sea Empowerment and Research Center warns that tensions between the US and Iran pose economic and security risks for African maritime nations.

The Ogun State Government has registered 1,629 Women Affinity Groups to enhance women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion.

Umma Hani Yusuf Khalid, a rickshaw driver in Kano, Nigeria, represents a growing number of women entering traditionally male-dominated trades as they seek financial independence amid economic challenges.

HRH Oba James Obafemi Saliu has launched a significant humanitarian outreach to support the Ogboloko community in Ogun State, Nigeria, by providing essential resources and services.

A job fair in Caçapava, Brazil, aims to boost employment opportunities for women by offering over 100 job vacancies.

The Qualifica Mulher project in Petrolina, Brazil, is offering free courses aimed at enhancing women's entrepreneurship and economic independence, with registrations open until March 5th.

A cultural fair focused on female entrepreneurship is taking place in Campo Grande, organized by the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul to celebrate International Women's Day.

A philanthropic initiative in Nigeria aims to empower 970 vulnerable individuals with vocational skills to promote economic independence.

The article discusses the importance of financial education as a means of personal empowerment amid economic uncertainty and proposes a new book on personal finance.

Sixteen women from the Salvação Residential Complex in Santarém, Brazil, underwent training to create biojewelry from local seeds, promoting female empowerment and local socio-economic development.

A total of 164 women in Katsina, Nigeria, have been trained as ward facilitators to promote economic empowerment and social inclusion at the grassroots level.

The National Information Technology Development Agency has equipped 50 young innovators in Enugu State with digital tools to promote digital inclusion and economic growth.

Women-led businesses often remain smaller in scale and less impactful in economic contributions compared to their male counterparts, with a focus on local markets, as highlighted by data from Latvia and studies by OECD and the World Bank.

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, performing in São Paulo, symbolizes Latin American identity empowerment and highlights the economic disparities in the coffee trade influenced by historical tensions between the US and Latin America.

The Chairman of Koko-Besse Local Government Area in Nigeria provided wheelchairs and cash support to 75 persons living with disabilities to promote inclusion and economic empowerment.

The Municipality of Piraeus has signed a cooperation memorandum with the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Greece to enhance women's entrepreneurship and professional inclusion.

The University of Lagos collaborates with Credit Registry to enhance students' financial literacy and economic awareness through a practical training program.

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, calls for nations to create more economic opportunities for women, emphasizing their importance for development.

The article discusses the ongoing institutional, political, social, economic, and cultural transformations in Brazil driven by the majority Black population, focusing on educational advancements through affirmative action.

President Bola Tinubu has expanded the Nigeria for Women Programme to benefit 25 million women across the country, reaffirming his administration's commitment to women's economic inclusion and national development.