Nigeria, March 24 -- Entrepreneurs and industry leaders have urged governments and investors to strengthen policies, boost investment and provide focused support to drive women's economic empowerment across West Africa.

They made the call at the Zoho Women in Business Summit West Africa 2026, which convened corporate executives and development partners to explore practical ways of scaling women-led businesses in the region.

Speaking at the event, Praise Olusegun of Zoho Middle East and Africa (MEA) described women-led businesses as a significant economic force in Nigeria.

She noted that the country ranks among the highest globally in female entrepreneurship.

According to her, the studies indicate that over 80 per cent of Nigerian wome...