FCMB partners Alitheia Capital for 2026 W.O.M.A.N. Conference

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with Alitheia Capital for the 2026 W.O.M.A.N. Conference, which will take place in Lagos on September 10 and 11.
Convened by Alitheia Capital, the conference will bring together about 300 women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in manufacturing, agribusiness, nutrition and related sectors.

It will connect the entrepreneurs with financial institutions, investors, policymakers, development organisations and business leaders.
FCMB is supporting the conference as its exclusive banking partner through SheVentures, the Bank’s proposition for women-owned businesses.
The two-day event will feature expert discussions, practical learning sessions, and opportunities for participants to explore financing, investment, and market access.

It will also address governance, financial management, climate resilience, green manufacturing, and energy transition.
Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head of Gender and Impact Sectors at FCMB, will speak at the conference alongside Oluremi Agboola, Head of SME Asset Products at FCMB.

They will provide practical guidance on preparing businesses for finance and selecting funding options suited to different stages of growth.

Jacob-Ogogo said: “Women are building businesses that create jobs, strengthen communities and contribute to Nigeria’s productive economy.

Through this partnership, we want to help more women develop the structures, knowledge and connections they need to move from running viable enterprises to building businesses that can scale.”
Agboola said the conference would help narrow the gap between entrepreneurs seeking finance and financial institutions looking for viable businesses to support.

“Access to finance begins with readiness. Businesses with reliable records, sound…