\n\nThe Federal Government has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding digital skills and economic opportunities for 10 million Nigerian women, as part of efforts to support women’s participation in the digital economy.
The programme, known as SheIsIncluded, is designed to improve women’s access to digital learning, skills development and opportunities that can help them participate more actively in Nigeria’s growing technology-driven economy.
The initiative is coming as the government continues to promote digital inclusion as a key component of its broader economic development strategy. By equipping more women with relevant digital skills, authorities hope to increase their ability to access employment, entrepreneurship and other income-generating opportunities.
The Federal Government has increasingly positioned digital skills as an important tool for addressing unemployment and expanding Nigeria’s productive workforce, particularly among young people and women.
The programme also aligns with Nigeria’s ambition to build a larger digital economy and move towards its $1 trillion economy target. Officials believe that increasing women’s participation in technology and digital services could contribute significantly to productivity and economic growth.
Beyond training, the initiative is expected to help address some of the barriers that have traditionally limited women’s access to digital opportunities, including gaps in skills, access to learning resources and participation in the technology ecosystem.
With millions of Nigerian women potentially benefiting from the programme, the government says the initiative could help create a more inclusive digital economy where women have greater opportunities to learn, work, build businesses and contribute to national development.
