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• 08 Mar, 2026

Technext Nigeria, a leading online media and tech news platform, is set to host the inaugural edition of BuildHers Circle, a gathering designed to bring together women leading, building and entering Nigeria's technology ecosystem. The event is part of the 2026 International Women's Day celebration. It will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Zone Tech Park, Gbagada, Lagos. With the theme "Give to Gain: Experiencing Genuine Growth Beyond Metrics," BuildHers Circle aims to create a space for attendees to connect, exchange experiences, and explore practical pathways for growth. It will feature curated conversations with women who have built brands and have enjoyed career growth in tech. A light fireside chat and an engaging panel discussion will enable speakers to share insights on navigating professional growth, making strategic career decisions A key highlight of the event will be a fireside conversation titled "Growing Beyond Your Job Title: Skills, Strategy and Support Systems That Matter." This session will be moderated by Rebecca Edun, an On-Air Personality at NaijaFM. Speakers include Ngozi Nwabueze, Founder and CEO of PocketLawyers, and Adedoyin Jaiyesimi, Co-founder of The Comms Avenue. Both women will share insights drawn from their journeys as leaders building influence across entrepreneurship, communications and technology-driven communities. The panellists will share experiential tips on growing beyond a designation and building influence that extends beyond a job description. The event will also feature a panel conversation titled "The Cost of Building a Sustainable Career as a Woman in Tech." The panel will bring together Success Taiwo, Programs Lead at CyberSafe Foundation; Adaeze Aguwah, Talent Manager at Tech4Dev; and Emmanuella Edeh, Product Delivery and Implementation Manager at TeamApt (Moniepoint). It will be moderated by Ifeoluwa Adebayo, a tech journalist and the lead of the Women in Tech segment at Technext Nigeria. The speakers will examine the structural, strategic and personal foundations required to build and sustain long-term careers in the technology ecosystem. Moving beyond entry-level conversations, the session will explore the competencies, decisions and support systems that shape enduring careers. It will also explore the realities of navigating workplace dynamics, leadership pathways and independent career routes. Attendance is free, but registration is compulsory. To attend, register here. Across the world, conversations about gender inclusion in technology continue to gain urgency. Despite progress in digital innovation and global talent development, women remain significantly underrepresented in the technology workforce. Read also: Tech Trivia with Deborah Osagie, DevOps Engineer at Stanbic IBTC According to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2024, women account for only about 29% of the global technology workforce, underscoring the persistent gender gap in one of the world's fastest-growing industries. Yet, the same report notes that women's participation in emerging tech roles, particularly in areas such as data and artificial intelligence, has continued to grow steadily in recent years. In Nigeria, similar patterns are visible. A 2025 report by the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem Report and Disrupt Africa indicates that about 12% of startup founders in the country are women, despite the increasing number of female professionals contributing to engineering, product development, policy, and digital entrepreneurship across the ecosystem. From fintech and product management to cybersecurity and communications, women are steadily carving out influence and leadership in spaces historically dominated by men. In 2024, female CEOs in the African tech ecosystem received just 2% of the total funding, amounting to $48 million (excluding exits), as reported by Big Deal. These statistics highlight both the gap and the opportunity: while women remain underrepresented, their contributions are becoming increasingly visible across Africa's expanding digital economy. Through BuildHers Circle, Technext aims to deepen conversations around women's participation in technology while highlighting the contributions of women shaping Nigeria's digital future. Source: https://technext24.com/2026/03/08/technext-to-host-women-in-tech/