At the 2026 FinTribe Finance Fair, women, financial experts, investment professionals and industry stakeholders gathered to explore investment opportunities, promote financial literacy and advance women’s participation in wealth creation.
The event, organised by FinTribe, brought together representatives from financial institutions, the Nigerian Exchange Group, entrepreneurs and professionals to discuss strategies for building sustainable wealth, managing finances and achieving financial independence.
Founder Jennifer Awirigwe said the organisation remained committed to equipping women with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to make informed financial decisions. She revealed that the FinTribe community now spans 47 countries and has collectively invested more than $8 million. Awirigwe also highlighted the group’s expansion into real estate, the launch of the World Women’s Academy and a new mobile application that connects members with learning resources, investment opportunities and community activities.
“This movement brings together women across 47 countries who have collectively invested over $8 million. We have built a vibrant community, launched the World Women’s Academy, travelled the world together and created opportunities for women to learn, connect and grow financially. Recently, we launched our mobile app to bring our community, learning resources, investment opportunities and conversations together in one place.”
Speaking on the fair’s theme, “I CAN,” Awirigwe urged participants to challenge limiting beliefs that prevent women from pursuing financial opportunities, owning property and building generational wealth. She added that the organisation’s impact should be measured by the number of women who take practical steps toward financial independence rather than the size of its events.
“For me, however, the most important measure of our success is not the number of people in the room. It is the woman who has made her first investment, the woman who has started her business, and the woman who has finally gained the financial confidence to take that important step.”
Chief Executive Officer of NGX Regulation Limited, Mr Olufemi Shobajo, praised FinTribe for sustaining conversations around financial inclusion, investor education and the development of Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. He reaffirmed his organisation’s partnership with FinTribe and stressed that financial empowerment requires more than access to bank accounts and products; it demands knowledge to use available opportunities effectively.
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