By Isaac Atunlute
The federal government has opened applications for the EmpowerHER financial literacy programme 2025, a nationwide initiative targeted to support 100,000 Nigerian women with practical skills in financial management and digital literacy.
The programme is organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in partnership with Kudimata Nigeria Ltd, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s economic participation and entrepreneurship across the country.
Through the training, the participants will acquire skills in personal and business management, learn to use digital financial tools, and access resources that support the creation of sustainable business opportunities.
In addition, successful applicants will receive international certification upon completion of the programme, boosting their competitiveness in regional and global markets.
The initiative targets Nigerian women who are starting or currently running small businesses and who are committed to completing the training.
Selected participants will also gain access to empowerment opportunities, ranging from mentorship to business support networks.
By bridging the knowledge gap in financial literacy and digital adoption, EmpowerHER seeks to unlock the potential of women as key contributors to national economic growth. Applications are now open for interested women nationwide.
Who can apply
Applicant must be:
- Be a Nigerian.
- Be a woman interested in starting or growing a business.
- Be committed to enrolling and completing the programme.
How to apply
Submit your application in the program portal:
The federal government has initiated the EmpowerHER financial literacy programme 2025 to assist 100,000 Nigerian women in acquiring financial management and digital literacy skills. This nationwide initiative, organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in partnership with Kudimata Nigeria Ltd, aims to enhance women's economic involvement and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. The programme provides training in personal and business management, digital financial tools, and resources for sustainable business opportunities, culminating in international certification for participants.
The programme is particularly targeted at Nigerian women who are either starting or managing small businesses and are committed to completing the training. Participants will benefit from mentorship and access to business support networks, thereby increasing their competitiveness in domestic and international markets. By addressing gaps in financial literacy and digital skills, EmpowerHER seeks to harness women's potential as crucial contributors to national economic growth.
Eligibility is restricted to Nigerian women interested in starting or expanding a business and willing to fulfill the programme commitments. Applications can be submitted through the programme portal.
