The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is thrilled to announce the official return of W.TEC Academy for the final term of the 2026 school year. With technology continuing to reshape global opportunities, our mission to bridge the gender digital divide...
We are bursting with pride and joy to share some monumental news! Our visionary Founder and Executive Director, Oreoluwa Lesi, has been officially recognized as the Inspirational Woman of the Year at the 26th National Women’s Conference organized by the Committee of...
At the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), our goal has always been simple yet profound: build a world where girls and women are empowered to create and innovate using technology. Through our signature W.TEC Academy—a technology co-curricular programme for...
As part of activities to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) supported a high-impact Career Guidance Conference organized in partnership with the Female Teens Impact and Empowerment Foundation (FTI)....
On September 8–9, 2026, W.TEC's Partnerships Manager, Blessed Hamed-Musa, and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Monsurat Oshinfisan, represented our organization at the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2026 at the Continental Hotel in Abuja. Convening leaders across...
As the end of the year approaches, the spirit of giving and community shines brighter than ever. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 1st, and at the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), we are gearing up for our annual campaign to transform lives...
: To commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC), the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) Kwara Office successfully hosted an inspiring one-day program aimed at empowering secondary school girls. Held in partnership with Sustainable...
In October, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly participated in the Women Leadership in the Public ICT Sector (WLICT) workshop in Abuja, organized by Expertise France. Represented by our Partnership Manager, Mrs. Blessed Hamed-Musa, W.TEC joined...
We just wrapped up our biggest, most impactful nationwide camp programme in history—and the entire country took notice! From local communities to the national stage, the energy, growth, and unforgettable moments we created together made headlines across all major news...
Recently, the W.TEC team had the absolute pleasure of attending a heartwarming victory lap ceremony and impact presentation hosted by Alaro City in Epe. The special event was held in honor of the brilliant young girls from the Alaro City host community whom the...
The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) recently concluded the 2026 edition of the "She Creates Camp," a premier STEM empowerment program aimed at bridging the gender gap in technology. With extensive programming delivered across the country, the camp...
W.TEC Celebrates Nationwide Success of the 2026 She Creates and STEM Camps, Plans Massive 2027 Expansion LAGOS, NIGERIA — September 2026 — The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is proud to announce the highly successful conclusion of its 2026 camp...
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for the Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC): the successful completion of our first-ever camp in Ondo State! Held at the Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School in Akure, this 5-day, non-residential Summer STEM Camp ran...
Kwara State, Nigeria – August 2026 The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) successfully hosted the 3rd edition of the Kwara She Creates Camp. This 2026 event reflects a continuation of growth for the organization, proudly sustaining the Kwara camp for the...
Lagos, Nigeria – August 2026The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly announces thesuccessful conclusion of the 19th edition of its She Creates Camp, operating this yearunder the theme "AI, Future Skills and Digital Readiness." Held from August 9 to 22...
Monsurat Oshinfisan, our master statistician, returns with another intriguing statistical writeup on "The Persistent Gender Gap in Nigeria's STEM Pipeline". Here are some of the major areas explored in her detailed research findings: Read Report The Global...
Empowering the Facilitators: Lagos Team Touches Down in Ilorin for the W.TEC Academy Data Analysis ToT! The energy was electric as our Lagos team recently hit the road, traveling to the vibrant city of Ilorin to connect with our incredible Kwara team. The mission? To...
Empowering the Next Generation: Voices from the Young Techies Lab The journey through our recent Young Techies Lab online training workshop has been nothing short of inspiring. Our mission has always been to equip youth with the digital skills needed to thrive in...
Read Report Bridging the STEM Divide: 18 Years of Impact, Insights and Stakeholder Action for Gender Equity in Nigeria (2008–2026) presents a comprehensive analysis of the progress, challenges and opportunities shaping gender inclusion in science, technology,...
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Inside the WTEC Digital Skills Programme At the Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. Thanks to our funding partnership with ICCEF, we recently concluded the WTEC Digital...
The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) recently hosted its first-ever Strategic Roundtable, bringing together key stakeholders to contribute to the development of the organisation's five-year strategic plan. The session featured presentations, testimonials,...
Celebrating the Graduates of Our Ikorodu Digital Skills Programme After three transformative months, W.TEC’s Digital Skills Programme in Ikorodu has officially come to an end! We are immensely proud of the incredible female entrepreneurs who dedicated themselves to...
LAGOS, NIGERIA — June 11, 2026 — The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), with proud support from Oracle, successfully hosted a vibrant, day-long celebration to mark the 2026 International Girls in ICT Day. The event, held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at...
Partner With W.TEC SHE CREATES Camp 2026: Helping Girls Across Nigeria Access Life-Changing STEM Opportunities For 18 years, W.TEC has remained committed to empowering girls across Nigeria with the skills, confidence, mentorship, and opportunities needed to thrive in...
W.TEC Academy Resumes for Third Term 2026 with New Data Analysis Curriculum in Kwara W.TEC Academy has officially resumed for the third term of 2026, continuing its mission of equipping girls with practical digital, STEM, and future-ready skills across partner...
W.TEC Young Techies Lab Launches Mid-Term Virtual Bootcamp for Children W.TEC is excited to continue nurturing the next generation of digital creators through the Young Techies Lab — a virtual learning programme and an offshoot of the popular Young Techies Club....
Celebrating National Spotlight on W.TEC’s Impact and Vision We are excited to celebrate recent media recognition from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) — Nigeria’s largest institutional news platform — for spotlighting the impactful work and growing vision of the...
W.TEC Q1 2026 Impact Report: Celebrating 18 Years of Empowering Girls and Women Through Technology The first quarter of 2026 has been a remarkable start to the year for W.TEC as we continue our mission of empowering girls and women with the confidence, skills,...
W.TEC Celebrates Girls in ICT Day 2026 At the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), celebrating girls in technology goes far beyond a single day—it represents 18 years of consistent action and commitment to closing the gender gap in STEM and ICT. The...
W.TEC Academy Concludes Second Term 2026 with Expanded Reach and Impact Across Nigeria The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) Academy has successfully wrapped up its second term for 2026, delivering another impactful season of learning, mentorship, and...