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Applications are now open for the Young Women Leaders Inclusion and Advocacy Fellowship 2026, a six-week virtual program for women aged 18–35 connected to Northern Nigeria or the FCT. Designed to build leadership capacity and expand networks, it equips emerging female leaders with essential tools in public policy, governance, financial inclusion, and digital advocacy.
Applications are open for the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) Spaces for Youth Grant 2026. Youth-led organizations in eligible African nations can secure €10,000 in Phase 1 seed funding, plus technical coaching and capacity building over 6 to 12 months.
The Lagos State Government, via LASEPA, has launched the Lagos State Greenhouse Gas Registry (LGHGR), making it Nigeria's first sub-national government to track carbon emissions. Unveiled in Alausa, Ikeja, the digital platform collects, monitors, and verifies emissions across transport, energy, and waste management. Developed with TPHG Technologies, it tackles air pollution, supports Paris Agreement goals, and builds data transparency to attract green finance and boost urban resilience.
Applications are now open for the Young Women Leaders Inclusion and Advocacy Fellowship 2026, a six-week virtual program for women aged 18–35 connected to Northern Nigeria or the FCT. Designed to build leadership capacity and expand networks, it equips emerging female leaders with essential tools in public policy, governance, financial inclusion, and digital advocacy.
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.
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.
Edfrica Solutions Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Bliss Attitude Fashion Academy (BAFA) to expand access to entrepreneurship, vocational skills training, and youth empowerment programmes in Nigeria. Through this collaboration, both organizations will combine their expertise to deliver practical learning opportunities, enterprise support, and innovation-driven initiatives that equip young people with the skills needed to build sustainable careers and businesses.
The Chevening Scholarship is officially accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic year starting August 4. Funded by the UK Government, this fully funded award covers 100% tuition, monthly living allowances, return airfare, and visa costs for a one-year Master’s degree at any UK university. Eligible candidates must hold an upper second-class (2:1) degree, at least 2,800 hours of work experience, proven leadership ability, and a commitment to return to Nigeria after their studies.
Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi), representing Ogun West, has empowered 2,557 local farmers with tools, heavy machinery, and N100,000 cash grants at an event in Ilaro, Ogun State. Beneficiaries received 10 tractors, 17 power tillers, 250 tricycles, 1,000 water pumps, 1,000 seed planters, 1,500 sprayers, and 8,000 fertilizer bags. Aimed at supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope food security agenda and year-round farming, the program includes a central team to manage equipment maintenance.