FinTribe, a women-focused wealth and financial inclusion platform, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 with a targeted knowledge-sharing session aimed at accelerating women’s participation in Nigeria’s capital markets.

The free training, which was held virtually on Tuesday, was themed ‘Bridging the gender wealth gap: How women can build a profitable investment portfolio with mutual funds’.

The training attracted over 5,000 female participants across different levels of financial experience.

The participants were introduced to core investment principles, portfolio structuring, and risk management strategies, with a strong emphasis on building sustainable, long-term wealth rather than short-term gains.

The company stated that the training was necessary, especially as conversations around women and money continue to gain momentum, creating a significant gap between earning, saving, and actual investing.

The company also stated that despite the growing awareness, less than 2.9 per cent of women actively participate in structured investment opportunities, leaving a large portion of potential wealth untapped.

Led by the company’s founder, Jennifer Awirigwe, the session simplified mutual funds as a practical and accessible pathway into the capital market, particularly for beginners.

It also provided step-by-step guidance on how women can transition from informal saving habits to structured, goal-oriented investing.

Joy Daniels, the head of operations at FinTribe, noted that the initiative aligns with the IWD 2026 theme, ‘Give to Gain,’ reinforcing the idea that equipping women with financial knowledge creates a measurable economic impact.

“When over 2,000 women are equipped with the right investment knowledge at once, the ripple effect goes beyond individual growth; it strengthens families, communities, and the broader economy,” Daniels said.

FinTribe’s founder, Jennifer Awirigwe, noted that they will continue to expand their role in women-focused financial education through initiatives like its Wealth Builders Academy, which has supported thousands of women in moving from passive saving to active investing.

The company stated that through the IWD initiative, it has reinforced its commitment to making wealth-building knowledge accessible, practical, and scalable across Nigeria.