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Applications are now open for the Governance for Women By Women Fellowship 2026, a 2–3 month virtual program in partnership with Tracka and BudgIT. Designed to empower emerging women leaders in Nigeria across Lagos, Kwara, Delta, Gombe, Katsina, and Enugu, selected participants strengthen governance knowledge, gain project monitoring skills, and drive public accountability.
The Resilient Futures Call 2026 is officially accepting applications for up to $50,000 in grant funding. Co-funded by the Better Politics Fund and partners, this $700k initiative supports non-partisan projects connecting democratic leadership with climate resilience across Pathways, Leadership, and Cross-Sector Governance. Open to individuals and NGOs globally.
The Lagos State Government has announced partial traffic disruptions on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway starting Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The Federal Ministry of Works is replacing the bridge’s expansion joints, narrowing a 1.5-kilometre stretch from four lanes to two. Drivers should expect moderate delays near Fatgbems Turn, though traffic toward Ibadan will move smoothly past that point. Commuters are urged to plan ahead and follow traffic officials on site.
Applications are now open for the Governance for Women By Women Fellowship 2026, a 2–3 month virtual program in partnership with Tracka and BudgIT. Designed to empower emerging women leaders in Nigeria across Lagos, Kwara, Delta, Gombe, Katsina, and Enugu, selected participants strengthen governance knowledge, gain project monitoring skills, and drive public accountability.
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 2026/2027 McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a fully funded master’s degree scholarship for exceptional young African leaders (aged 35 or younger). Located in Canada, the program awards 35 scholarships across 13 disciplines, focusing heavily on fields like public policy, global health, and sustainable agriculture. It covers all expenses, including full tuition, housing, and a monthly stipend, with an application deadline of August 21, 2026.
The Federal Government has partnered with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to power Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) via the Desert to Power initiative. Signed in Abuja, the pact deploys mini-grids to supply clean electricity to agro-hubs, targeting 25,000 households, 13 healthcare centers, and 103,000 residents per zone. It tackles critical power constraints to boost agricultural processing, reduce post-harvest losses, and drive rural development.