DOHA: Nigerian entrepreneur, Biobele Oyibo, has received international recognition after winning the Technology Award at the 2026 Empretec Women in Business Awards held during the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar.
Oyibo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Earlybean, was honoured for her use of technology to promote financial literacy and inclusion among young people.
The award recognises her contribution to leveraging digital innovation to improve financial knowledge and expand access to financial opportunities, particularly among the younger generation.
The 2026 Empretec Women in Business Awards were organised under the theme, “Women-led Businesses and the Art of Scale,” celebrating women entrepreneurs whose businesses are driving innovation, sustainability and economic growth.
The awards featured four categories: Leadership, Sustainability, Innovation and Technology.
Oyibo’s recognition places Nigeria among the countries represented by women entrepreneurs honoured at the international event.
As head of Earlybean, she was recognised for applying technology to address financial literacy and inclusion challenges among young people.
The awards also provided a platform for entrepreneurs to connect with investors, policymakers, business leaders and other industry stakeholders, with opportunities to access funding, markets, expertise and professional networks to expand their businesses.
Organisers highlighted the contribution of women-led enterprises to job creation, technological advancement and efforts to address economic, social and environmental challenges.
Other recipients included Sandra Letio of Uganda, who received the Leadership Award for building an agribusiness that works with more than 5,000 smallholder farmers.
Paula Gianserra of Argentina won the Sustainability Award for advancing forest restoration through the application of artificial intelligence, biotechnology and drone seeding.
The Innovation Award went to Aisha Albinali of Qatar, Co-Founder of Wafir, for transforming traditional savings practices into a financial technology solution.
Also recognised in the Innovation category was Adriana Fernandes of Brazil, Chief Executive Officer of Mátrika Special Foods, for her work in improving access to safe and quality food for people living with allergies and dietary restrictions.
The 2026 awards brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and business leaders to celebrate women whose enterprises are contributing to innovation and economic development.
Beyond recognising individual achievements, the event sought to strengthen opportunities for women-led businesses to scale through access to capital, markets, professional expertise and strategic partnerships.
Oyibo’s achievement highlights the growing presence of Nigerian entrepreneurs in international conversations about technology, financial inclusion and business innovation.
Her award also draws attention to the role of technology-driven enterprises in equipping young people with financial knowledge and expanding participation in the modern economy.
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