The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in partnership with Intelligent Innovations, has launched the Happy Woman Platform, a national initiative designed to empower 10 million Nigerian women with financial independence and sustainable economic growth opportunities across various sectors.
The Happy Woman Platform is described as a one-stop digital ecosystem that connects women-owned small businesses, professionals, and creatives to essential resources. These include financing, digital tools, mentorship, training, and community support aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and economic inclusion.
According to the implementing partners, the platform will enable women across Nigeria to access business growth tools, including loans, funding, and capacity-building programs to expand their ventures.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Innovations, Kunle Erinle.
Speaking during the launch, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, described the Happy Woman Platform as a groundbreaking step in advancing gender-inclusive economic development.
“It’s Woman’O’clock in Nigeria! The Happy Woman Platform represents a new dawn for Nigerian women — a future where access to opportunities, funding, and digital empowerment are no longer limited by background or circumstance,” the Minister said.
She explained that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which focuses on inclusive economic empowerment and ensuring that no woman is left behind in Nigeria’s economic transformation.
“Through this platform, we are ensuring that millions of women have the tools and resources they need to thrive, create wealth, and uplift their families and communities,” Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated.
The programme is structured to train and equip women with essential financial management and business growth skills. It will also include capacity development through training, mentorship, and skill-building programs designed to enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
A statement from the organisers noted, “The women will also acquire capacity development: training, mentorship, and skill-building programs to enhance employability and entrepreneurship. They will also have access to health & wellness support: partnerships that give women access to affordable health insurance and wellness programs.”
It further explained, “This is a programme to train and equip women on how to manage and grow money. You will have a basic understanding of how money can be better used as leverage for business growth. This training is a mandatory entry point for anyone looking for financing opportunities.”
The initiative connects female business owners to low-interest financing, equipment loans, and inventory support through partner financial institutions, helping them grow and scale their businesses sustainably.
A nationwide search tagged the Women Innovation Challenge will also be launched to identify and showcase innovative business ideas from women entrepreneurs across Nigeria. The Challenge aims to bridge the access-to-funding gap by connecting participants with grants, loans, and investor opportunities to expand their businesses.
According to the organisers, the goal is to identify and empower 1,000 women business owners who demonstrate innovation and sustainability in their ventures.
In addition, the Happy Woman Platform seeks to empower digital creators through mentorship, training, and access to content creation tools. The program will target 10,000 women who want to start or expand their YouTube and social media-based businesses, helping them monetise their creativity and actively engage in the digital economy.
Speaking on the collaboration, Erinle expressed optimism about the project’s impact and its potential to reshape women’s economic participation in Nigeria.
“Our goal with the Happy Woman Platform is to connect 10 million Nigerian women to financial freedom. By leveraging technology, data, and partnerships, we are breaking barriers and creating a single gateway where women can access everything they need — from funding and training to visibility and community. Together, we are building a future powered by empowered women,” Erinle said.
Co-founder of Happy Woman, Omowunmi Akingbohungbe, also shared her excitement about the project, noting that the initiative had been in development for over three years.
“I am truly delighted to see the Happy Woman vision come to life after a journey of over three years. This platform represents a new era for Nigerian women, an avenue to access timely information, funding, and empowerment opportunities that can transform lives. I encourage every woman to sign up and be part of this movement. Together, we can strengthen our impact as vital contributors to Nigeria’s economic growth,” Akingbohungbe said.
The platform will serve as a national connector linking women to partners across the financial services, FMCG, insurance, and technology sectors. It aims to create millions of jobs, boost entrepreneurship, and drive inclusive GDP growth by empowering women to succeed in all sectors of the economy.
Powered by Intelligent Innovations in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, the Happy Woman Platform envisions a future where every Nigerian woman has access to the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to achieve financial freedom and participate fully in economic development.
