On November 28, 2025, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) hosted a heart-warming She Can with ICT Alumnae Reunion via Google Meet, bringing together remarkable women who have been part of the programme over the years. Held from 2:00–3:00pm, the one-hour...
In 2025, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) continued to advance its mission of empowering women and girls through technology, advocacy, and inclusive innovation. Across programmes, partnerships, and national engagements, W.TEC reached thousands of...
As we look ahead to 2026, we are filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement as W.TEC prepares to celebrate 18 years of empowering girls and women through technology. For nearly two decades, our journey has been driven by a simple but powerful belief: when girls are...
As part of our continued commitment to ending gender-based violence (GBV) and empowering young women with knowledge and confidence, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly rolled out our nationwide 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign, reaching girls...
Welcome to our Annual Season of Giving — and thank you to everyone who has supported us through Giving Tuesday and beyond. Because of you, many dreams will come true next year. At the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), we believe that when girls are given...
Every year, W.TEC proudly supports the global 16 Days of Activism campaign through its Staying Safe Online workshop series for girls across Nigeria. In 2024, our reach expanded through meaningful collaborations with corporate allies in Lagos and dedicated sessions...
Last month, our Executive Director, Oreoluwa Lesi, had the distinct honour of speaking on a high-level panel at the official flag-off ceremony of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 in Abuja. Launched in 2021, the NJFP is a Federal Government initiative...
Each year, your generous donations make W.TEC’s world-class SheCreates Camp possible — a transformative programme that equips girls across Nigeria with life-changing digital, creative, and leadership skills. Because of your support last year, we successfully expanded...
In celebration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in proud collaboration with Oracle and Oracle Academy, hosted inspiring events across Lagos, Abuja, Ilorin, and Akure. Each event celebrated girls’...
It was a proud and heartwarming moment for us at the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) as we officially presented our STEM Queen for 2025 – Miss W.TEC 2025, Nafisat Abubakar, to the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Education District IV,...
Every great story of change begins with someone who decides to give — and for us at the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), that someone has been you. Year after year, your generous donations and the incredible way you share our story have gone a long way...
We’re thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi (@msoreoluwa), has been nominated for the Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos Ecosystem Awards in the Women in Tech category! This nomination is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding...
You’ve got the business — now let’s make the world see it! The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is thrilled to announce the Digital Marketing Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs, a hands-on digital skills training designed to help women take charge of...
In line with our mission to enhance access to technology education and inspire digital creativity among students, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly donated a 50-inch Smart TV to Akure High School, one of our long-standing partners in the W.TEC...
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly joined the global movement to amplify girls’ voices and inspire them to become future leaders. As part of our outreach, W.TEC volunteer and alumna of...
Every October 11, the world unites to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child—a day dedicated to recognizing the rights, potential, and voices of girls everywhere. This global movement, established by the United Nations in 2011, sheds light on the challenges...
The Kwara State Coding and Digital Literacy Programme, spearheaded by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Innovation and fully sponsored by the Kwara State Government , is preparing students in public secondary schools across Kwara State...
Are you tired of running ads that don’t convert? Or struggling to grow your sales online despite putting in the effort? You’re not alone—and now, you have the chance to change that. The Digital Marketing Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs is a hands-on, practical...
Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) received the iF Social Impact Prize 2025 for its "MakeHer Space: Engineering Solutions from Waste" project. This award recognizes projects that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)2....
Lagos, Nigeria – [August 23], 2025 The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 18th edition of its She Creates Camp, held from August 10 to August 23, 2025, at Laureates College, Mafoluku, Ikeja Lagos. This...
LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 26, 2025 – The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in strategic collaboration with Emerson Nigeria, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its transformative Mentorship Programme at Bola Ige Millennial Secondary School in...
We are particularly proud that W.TEC (Women's Technology Empowerment Centre) was referenced in the Emerging Industries pillar of the policy document. This reflects our 17-year commitment to equipping girls and women across Nigeria with digital and STEM skills —...
We are glad to announce that we have trained 1,253 girls in our academy centres for the first half of the year. Through intensive hands-on training sessions, these girls have gained valuable skills and knowledge. We are proud of their dedication and achievements, and...
In July 2025, the W.TEC Academy team embarked on a series of strategic visits to our Academy centres in Kwara and Ondo States. These visits were aimed at strengthening relationships with our partners, assessing the ongoing implementation of our programmes, and...
Are you a woman entrepreneur with brilliant ideas, ready to scale your impact, but held back by a lack of funding? This isn't just another workshop – it's a dynamic accelerator designed to transform your vision into funded reality! Join the SHE CAN with ICT...
In May 2025, Ilorin Grammar School hosted a vibrant celebration of International Girls in ICT Day, organized by W.TEC Academy Kwara. The event brought together over 200 girls from our partner schools to celebrate the power of technology and the role of girls in...
Dear parents,How are you keeping your children engaged this summer? If you're searching for a camp that’s more than just fun — one that also builds creativity, problem-solving skills, and tech confidence — W.TEC’s Early Innovators Camp is the perfect fit! Designed...
SheCan With ICT Programme Report (2024/2025 Cycle)The 2024/2025 cycle of SHE CAN with ICT (Sustaining Her Enterprise, Career and Network) officially wrapped up in May 2025, marking yet another successful milestone in W.TEC’s commitment to digitally empowering Nigerian...
To commemorate the 2025 International Girls in ICT Day, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) in partnership with Oracle Academy hosted an engaging and impactful event for 200 secondary schoolgirls from 10 select-participating secondary schools in...
Lagos, Nigeria – May 14, 2025 – The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in partnership with Oracle, is set to host the 9th edition of its International Girls in ICT Day celebration in Lagos. This year’s event, themed “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital...