Empowering Northern Nigerian Women Through Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Leadership.
An annual programme of intensive training, mentorship and networking — culminating in the flagship Northern Women Entrepreneurship Conference.
A movement of women builders, rooted in the North.
Launched in 2022, the Northern Women Entrepreneurship Programme has trained thousands of women across Northern Nigeria — equipping them with skills, mentorship and networks to turn ideas into thriving businesses.
Each cohort runs for several months and culminates in a prestigious annual summit where alumnae meet industry leaders, policymakers and global experts.
Read our storyEverything you need to build with confidence.
Entrepreneurship Training
Months of structured curriculum led by experienced facilitators.
1:1 Mentorship
Personal guidance from successful founders and industry experts.
Business Networking
A lifelong network of women builders across Northern Nigeria.
AI Skills
Practical AI tools that make small businesses faster and smarter.
Financial Literacy
Halal-aligned finance, planning and wealth building.
Digital Marketing
Grow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook with intentional strategy.
Three tracks. Built for the way Northern women do business today.
Islamic Finance
Halal business finance, Islamic investment principles, financial planning and wealth building.
AI for Business Development
AI tools for SMEs, ChatGPT and business automation, customer service and content creation.
Sales & Marketing
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok marketing, personal branding, sales strategy and paid advertising that converts.
The Northern Women Entrepreneurship Conference — 3rd Edition.
Join hundreds of women founders, mentors, policymakers and partners for a full day of keynotes, workshops, exhibitions and meaningful connections.
Real businesses. Real transformation.
"NWEP gave me the confidence and the playbook. My tailoring business doubled within six months of the cohort."
"The mentorship was unmatched. I learned to price properly, market online and serve customers I never imagined reaching."
"From a small WhatsApp shop to a registered brand. The financial literacy module changed everything for me."
Your business deserves the room she's been waiting for.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are open. Tell us about your business — we'll walk the rest of the journey with you.