The Federal Government has unveiled a ₦25 million Women Economic Empowerment Programme aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners across the country.
The programme, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Women Affairs, is designed to enhance women’s access to economic opportunities, strengthen small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), and promote inclusive growth.
A statement issued on Monday in Abuja said the initiative targets women-owned businesses and start-ups, with a focus on improving financial inclusion, business sustainability and job creation.
According to the ministry, beneficiaries will be selected through a transparent digital process using the Happy Woman App Platform, which serves as the official registration and engagement portal for the programme.
“The Women Economic Empowerment Programme is part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to empower women economically, reduce poverty and stimulate grassroots development,” the statement said.
It added that the initiative would provide eligible women entrepreneurs with financial support, capacity-building opportunities and access to business development resources to help scale their ventures.
Interested applicants are required to register through the Happy Woman App Platform by visiting https://happywoman.ng/get-started, where they will complete the necessary application process.
The ministry urged women entrepreneurs and those with viable business ideas to take advantage of the opportunity, noting that empowering women economically remains a critical pillar of national development.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and ensuring that women play a central role in Nigeria’s economic transformation.
