FinTribe empowers 5,000 women with capital market masterclass

…moves to close gender gap in financial independence

As part efforts aimed at closing the gender gap in financial and investment matters and accelerating women’s participation in Nigeria’s capital market, FinTribe, a women-focused wealth and financial inclusion platform held a free capital market masterclass for women across different levels of financial experience.

The training tagged, ‘Bridging the gender wealth gap: How women can build a profitable investment portfolio with mutual funds’, was held in commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, themed ‘Give to Gain’, attracted over 5,000 female participants across the country.

FinTribe emphasised that one of the most impactful forms of empowerment for women is economic empowerment stating that by equipping women with investment knowledge and practical financial skills, it aims to help more women build sustainable wealth and achieve long-term financial independence.

Jennifer Awirigwe, the Founder of FinTribe, while leading the masterclass session, simplified mutual funds as a practical and accessible pathway into the capital market, particularly for beginners.

FinTribe’s boss also provided a step-by-step guide on how women can transition from informal saving habits to structured, goal-oriented investing.

The FinTribe’s boss, Awirigwe, stated that the organisation would continue to expand their role in women-focused financial education through initiatives like their Wealth Builders Academy, which had supported thousands of women in moving from passive saving to active investing.

Describing the IWD 2026 masterclass as an impactful, action-driven initiative, FinTribe added that the organisation would reinforce its commitment to making wealth-building knowledge accessible, practical, and scalable across Nigeria.

Sandra Adebayo, Head of Marketing at FinTribe, noted that the initiative aligns with the IWD 2026 theme, ‘Give to Gain,’ highlighting the importance of sharing financial knowledge as a tool for long-term economic empowerment.

“Financial knowledge is one of the most powerful things we can give women. When women understand how to invest and grow their money, they don’t just change their own lives; they create opportunities and stability for generations,” Adebayo said.

She further stated that while conversations around women and money continue to gain momentum, a significant gap still exists between earning, saving, and actual investing.

The company revealed that despite the growing awareness of financial literacy and investment, only 2.9% of women actively participate in structured investment opportunities, leaving a large portion of potential wealth untapped.

Through this masterclass initiative, the company assured that it would continue to drive its broader mission of closing the gender gap in the capital market by empowering more women with the knowledge, confidence, tools, and accountability needed to move from passive savers to active investors.