90% of women SME owners lack access to funding

90% of women SME owners lack access to funding

It has been observed that while women own 45 per cent of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, only 10 % have access to formal funding. This was why FundQuest Financial Services Limited during the celebration of International Womens Month expressed commitment to change the narrative with the inaugural FundHER by FundQuest Conference. The []

The transformative power of networks: Advancing women entrepreneurs in Africa

In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, women’s networks have become influential social and economic transformation drivers. The Graça Machel Trust (GMT) recognises the strength of women’s collective action. It supports networks across 20 African countries, enabling women entrepreneurs to succeed from grassroots to international levels.       GMT supports diverse networks, each addressing specific areas. New Faces New Voices (NFNV) …