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Commonwealth Startup Fellowships 2026/2027
Applications are officially open for Cohort 3 of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowships, a fully funded 6-month initiative delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Imperial College London. Designed for degree-educated founders residing in eligible Commonwealth countries, the program helps scale high-potential ventures that have been generating revenue for over 12 months. Participants gain access to a 2-week Bootcamp.
How to Apply for the Young Women Leaders Inclusion and Advocacy Fellowship 2026
Green Earth Action Foundation (GEAF) Ambassador Programme 2027 (Fully Funded)
Applications are officially open for the Green Earth Action Foundation (GEAF) Ambassador Programme 2027, If you are an emerging environmental leader ready to launch a hands-on climate initiative in your local community, GEAF is providing fully funded support, expert capacity building, and one-to-one mentorship to help you drive real, lasting change.
Apply Now: CGIAR Climate, Peace, and Security Spring School 2026
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MTN-WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026 for Youth-Led SMEs ($5,000 Funding & Me...
Kolomoni Drives Financial Inclusion with Youth-Focused Transfers and New Ambassador Partnership
Kolomoni, launches its Take Control with Kolomoni campaign to boost digital banking and financial inclusion across Nigeria. To drive adoption among younger demographics, the platform introduced zero-fee money transfers for users aged 25 and under. The digital bank also named popular actors Odunlade Adekola, Ayo Ajewole, and Adeyemo Enoch as South-West brand ambassadors to expand regional reach and empower users with accessible financial tools.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowships 2026/2027
Applications are officially open for Cohort 3 of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowships, a fully funded 6-month initiative delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Imperial College London. Designed for degree-educated founders residing in eligible Commonwealth countries, the program helps scale high-potential ventures that have been generating revenue for over 12 months. Participants gain access to a 2-week Bootcamp.
Google Play Indie Games Fund Africa 2026: Apply Now for a Share of $1 Million
The 2026 Indie Games Fund Africa is a fully funded initiative by Google Play for small independent game developers. It provides eligible African studios a share of a $1M equity-free cash pool and expert mentorship to accelerate and scale their mobile games.
Driving Digital Governance: Accra to Host the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026)
The 15th African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026) takes place in Accra, Ghana, and online from November 2–5, 2026. Under the theme "Advancing Africa's Digital Future Through Innovation, Inclusion, and Trust," this free, multi-stakeholder hybrid summit brings together tech leaders, lawmakers, youth, and advocates. Key topics include AI, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital inclusion, alongside dedicated tracks like AfriSIG. Free registration via UN Indico is required.
Ogun State Empowers Community Leaders with Digital Skills, Featuring Edfrica Director Mr. Mathew Oguntayo
The Ogun State Government organized a state-wide digital literacy workshop across all LGAs, featuring Edfrica Director Mathew Oguntayo as guest speaker. The initiative equips local leaders with skills in Google Drive, Sheets, AI meeting tools, Google Meet, and Facebook. Moving from paper to digital systems improves financial tracking, ensures remote access for persons with disabilities, and preserves project records helping communities stay organized and eligible for development grants.
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DSTI-CSIR Inter-Programme Bursary Scheme 2027
Applications are now open for the 2027 DSTI-CSIR Inter-programme Bursary Scheme (IBS). The scheme supports full-time Honours, 4th-year Engineering, Master’s, and PhD students at South African public universities in research areas such as ICT, Mining, and Water. Successful applicants receive R160,000–R180,000 annually, a R10,000 laptop grant, plus funding for lab work and conferences.
AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 2026/2027 for African Researchers
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Fully Funded: 2026/2027 McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Dangote Refinery Targets Record $5 Billion IPO to Drive Pan-African Expansion
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is planning a record $5 billion Initial Public Offering by October 2026 to expand its Lagos facility capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. The primary listing on the Nigerian Exchange will let investors subscribe and earn dividends in Naira or US Dollars. Valued at $40 billion, the project aims to end Africa’s fuel import dependence and grant continental investor access via Global Depositary Receipts rather than dual listings.
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Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Reach 17-Year High Above $52.5bn as CBN Reforms Take Effect
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is stabilizing as Central Bank reforms take effect. External reserves climbed above $52.5bn as of July 17, 2026, hitting a 17-year high and beating annual targets. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso noted that capital inflows and market transparency drove the growth. Headline inflation eased to 15.91% in June, while the official-BDC rate gap narrowed below two percent.
