Join 15,000+ entrepreneurs receiving curated African business insights.
Gain exclusive access to Africa's largest database of 500+ institutional investors and grants.
The 2027/2028 Irish Aid Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights is open for applications from young Nigerian professionals. Apply by July 26, 2026, to access a fully funded master’s degree in Ireland across fields like Law, Human Rights, and Governance. Successful applicants gain world-class academic training, leadership development, and full financial coverage including fees, flights, and accommodation to help advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has opened applications for its Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme. Hosted at the new MineTech Hub in Zambia, the initiative supports African startups developing innovative tech to make mining safer, cleaner, and more transparent. Selected founders will receive structured incubation, mentorship, and investment-readiness support through the timbuktoo network starting in July 2026.
The Federal Executive Council has approved a landmark restructuring of the NYSC, its first major overhaul in 53 years. The reform shifts the program into a skills-driven framework, introducing civilian operational leadership and 11 specialized career streams (e.g., Tech, Agric, Enterprise). Additionally, the 6-week orientation camp will be split into modules covering civic values, career mapping, and stream-specific training.
The 2027/2028 Irish Aid Roger Casement Fellowship in Human Rights is open for applications from young Nigerian professionals. Apply by July 26, 2026, to access a fully funded master’s degree in Ireland across fields like Law, Human Rights, and Governance. Successful applicants gain world-class academic training, leadership development, and full financial coverage including fees, flights, and accommodation to help advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), in collaboration with King's College London, has launched the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) 2026/2027. This fully funded initiative shifts away from traditional academic theory, choosing instead to empower mid-career frontline professionals to implement immediate, real-world climate adaptation projects directly within their local communities.
The ECOWAS-SADC Business Conference is a premier platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers from West and Southern Africa. The conference promotes cross-border trade, investment, strategic partnerships, and knowledge sharing while supporting the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Participants will gain practical insights, expand their networks, and explore new business opportunities across Africa.
EDFRICA has held a strategic engagement meeting with the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) to explore collaboration opportunities aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening MSME development.
Applications are now open for the 2027 CECIL Renaud Overseas Scholarships, offering outstanding young South Africans funding for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.