The spirit of leadership, innovation, and community continues to thrive within the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) alumni network. On 15 March 2026, W.TEC alumnae gathered virtually for a special reunion that brought together young women from across...
Join Our Team: W.TEC is Hiring a Communications Officer and Communications Intern in Lagos The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is expanding its team to strengthen its communications capacity and amplify the impact of its programmes empowering women and...
Full Circle Impact: W.TEC Alumni Unite to Shape the Future of STEM and Support the Next Generation The spirit of leadership, innovation, and community continues to thrive among alumni of the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) W.TEC Alumni, as they prepare...
Strengthening Strategic Alliances: W.TEC Engages Lagos Ministry to Advance Digital Inclusion The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) in Alausa, Lagos,...
In 2026, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), with the generous support of the Ishk Tolaram Foundation, is set to empower 30 low-income young female entrepreneurs in Ikorodu, Lagos, with essential digital skills to transform their businesses and economic...
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) has reaffirmed its position as a key implementation and strategy partner in the Kwara Coding and Digital Literacy Programme, following a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on Thursday, 29th January 2026. The meeting...
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in proud partnership with IHS Nigeria, is gearing up to host the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebration at Lagos City College, Sabo-Yaba, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This collaboration...
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...