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<h2>As the world prepares to celebrate International Women's Day, ALX Nigeria, a leading tech career accelerator, hosted a special engagement to honour and celebrate its female learners and entrepreneurs.</h2>

The event served as a platform for female entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas and vie for the chance to win a business grant provided by telecoms giant, 9mobile.

Additionally, ALX announced the relaunch of its Tech Startup academy, ALX Ventures which includes a Founder’s Academy, an accelerator, and a fund.

The celebration, which was held on March 2nd at the ALX Costain hub, Lagos, brought together a diverse group of aspiring female entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and supporters of women in tech.

Attendees were treated to a series of inspiring pitches from female entrepreneurs, each highlighting their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit.

ALX Management team with students of Wave Crest College of Hospitality at the International Women's Day celebration organized by ALX Nigeria in partnership with 9mobile, recently in Lagos.

One of the highlights of the event was the announcement of the business grant winners. Chisom Ukachukwu, ALX Salesforce Learner and winner of the ALX &amp; 9mobile Pitch Your Business competition took home the grand prize of five hundred thousand Naira, Adediran Irebamiji, from ALX Founders Academy won three hundred thousand naira as the 1st runner up, while Winifred Nnamdi, ALX Data Science Learner, won a hundred thousand naira, as 2nd runner-up.

Thanks to the collaboration between ALX and 9mobile, several other deserving female entrepreneurs received funding to further develop and scale their ventures, empowering them to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond.

(L-R) Winifred Nnamdi, ALX Data Science Learner and 2nd runner-up, ALX & 9mobile Pitch Your Business Competition; Chisom Ukachukwu, ALX Salesforce Administration Learner and Winner, 9mobile Pitch Your Business Competition and Adediran Irebamilaye, ALX Founder's Academy and 1st runner-up, ALX & 9mobile Pitch Your Business Competition, at the International Women's Day celebration organized by ALX Nigeria in partnership with 9mobile, recently in Lagos.

(L-R) Winifred Nnamdi, ALX Data Science Learner and 2nd runner-up, ALX & 9mobile Pitch Your Business Competition; Chisom Ukachukwu, ALX Salesforce Administration Learner and Winner, 9mobile Pitch Your Business Competition and Adediran Irebamilaye, ALX ...

In addition to recognising the achievements of female entrepreneurs, the event also marked the relaunch of ALX Ventures, the tech startup academy arm of ALX.

This initiative aims to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, resources, and support to turn their tech-based ideas into successful businesses.

Speaking about the event, Ruby Igwe, Country General Manager of ALX, emphasiSed the importance of supporting women in tech and fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment.

Cross section of ALX Learners at the International Women's Day celebration organized by ALX Nigeria in partnership with 9mobile, recently in Lagos.

"At ALX, we believe in the power of female entrepreneurship to drive innovation and change. Events like these not only celebrate the successes of women in tech but also serve as a reminder of the importance of supporting one another on our journey toward success.

"We are thrilled to see the incredible talent and potential showcased today and look forward to continuing to empower and uplift women in the tech industry," Igwe emphasiSed.

Country General Manager, ALX Nigeria, Ruby Igwe with Director, Partnerships, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, Sherifat Balogun at the International Women's Day celebration organized by ALX Nigeria in partnership with 9mobile, recently in Lagos.

As the world commemorates International Women's Day, ALX remains committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech ecosystem, paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.

To be a part of the inspiring ALX community, visit alxafrica.ng.

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(Seated) L-R: Country Marketing Manager, ALX Nigeria, Seun Babajide-Duroshola; Hub Operations Manager, ALX Nigeria, Helen Eboagwu; Country General Manager, ALX Nigeria, Ruby Igwe and ALX Gold Fellow, Divine Ukonu, with the participants of the Internati...

ALX empowers female entrepreneurs for International Women's Day

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