The She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Program 2026 for young Nigerian women entrepreneurs

The SLA BoostHer Program supports young Nigerian women to build businesses, advance careers, and gain in-demand skills through flexible, expert-led training and mentorship.

What it offers

• Expert-led training via self-paced courses and live masterclasses
• Mentorship and networking with entrepreneurs and business leaders
• Business and career growth skills including ideation, branding, financial management, leadership, and career development
• Live masterclasses with real-world strategies for success
• Exclusive business and job opportunities including funding, internships, job placements, and business support
• Flexible and accessible learning through SLA’s digital platform with additional in-person sessions at universities and community centers
• Grants and funding support through program grants and business pitch opportunities
• Community of changemakers of ambitious, like-minded women

Who can apply

• Young Nigerian women aged 18–35
• Women with innovative business concepts or potential to learn skills to turn inherent abilities into money-making businesses
• Women at different career stages:
  • Students at the point of admission seeking career readiness skills
  • Current undergraduates building employability and professional experience
  • Recent graduates transitioning into the job market

What you'll do

• Access interactive digital courses on SLA’s learning platform
• Attend engaging live classes via Zoom & Google Meet
• Join community networking through WhatsApp & Facebook
• Participate in special in-person sessions for hands-on learning

How to apply

• Apply online via the SLA platform

Good to know

• Monthly enrollment—join at a time that works best for you
• Training areas include video editing, graphic design, e-book writing, digital marketing and content creation, data analysis, virtual assistance, and interview preparation/career aptitude test training