LAGOS, Nigeria – The Noella Foundation, a Nigerian non-profit organization, is set to host its “Be Empowered!” event on April 12, 2025, in Lagos. The initiative, led by co-founder and Executive Director Layal Jade Tinubu, aims to support and uplift young women entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
The “Be Empowered!” 2025 event will feature sessions from speakers Elizabeth Elohor and Ibiyinka Ibru, who will share strategies for starting, sustaining, and scaling businesses. Organizers have emphasized the importance of punctuality, with doors closing shortly after the event’s scheduled start time.
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Founded in 2018 by Layal Tinubu and her husband, Seyi Tinubu, the Noella Foundation focuses on developing and implementing initiatives that address various social challenges in Nigeria. The foundation’s stated mission is to transform the lives of vulnerable and marginalized women, children, young adults, and the elderly.
“Be Empowered!” 2025 is part of a broader effort by the Noella Foundation to provide financial support, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. These initiatives aim to foster a community of women who can support and learn from each other.
The Noella Foundation’s work highlights the growing focus on women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria, where female entrepreneurs face unique challenges in accessing funding, training, and mentorship. Initiatives like “Be Empowered!” aim to address these challenges and contribute to the growth of women-owned businesses in the country.
