Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 (Fully Funded MBA at Oxford)
LATEST STORIES
WIPO Scale Up Your IP Online Program 2026: Empowering Women...
FAO Green Cities Network 2026
The Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCamer...
OPay Launches Nationwide Campaign to Boost Digital Savings a...
MTN Nigeria Doubles Down With ₦1.63tn CAPEX Boost
Stay Ahead
Join 15,000+ entrepreneurs receiving curated African business insights.
Scale Your Vision
Gain exclusive access to Africa's largest database of 500+ institutional investors and grants.
The Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon)
Applications are officially open for the Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon), a flagship initiative by r0g_agency and Civic Watch. Designed for journalists, content creators, researchers, and civic leaders in select regions of Cameroon, this 3-month program equips fellows to counter disinformation, hate speech, and AI manipulation.
WIPO Scale Up Your IP Online Program 2026: Empowering Women Innovators
The WIPO Scale Up Your IP Online Program 2026 is a free initiative supporting female-led university spin-offs, research ventures, and deep-tech startups. Designed to help women entrepreneurs integrate intellectual property into commercial strategies, it offers 6 expert-led modules, actionable templates, investor networking, and a final pitch event. Applicants must be women founders/inventors developing deep-tech products at TRL 4–8.
₦200 NANS Dues May Soon Be Required for NYSC Camp Mobilization
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) proposes a direct ₦200 annual dues payment per student, aiming to achieve financial independence from institutional withholdings. Led by President Akinteye Babatunde, NANS seeks to collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to make a NANS payment receipt mandatory for camp mobilization. However, implementation details remain unfinalized, and the NYSC management has not formally approved or endorsed the requirement.
The Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon)
Applications are officially open for the Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon), a flagship initiative by r0g_agency and Civic Watch. Designed for journalists, content creators, researchers, and civic leaders in select regions of Cameroon, this 3-month program equips fellows to counter disinformation, hate speech, and AI manipulation.
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.
Edfrica Partners with Bliss Attitude Fashion Academy to Advance Entrepreneurship...
EDFRICA, NASSI Ogun Explore Strategic Partnership to Strengthen MSMEs and Entrep...
How to Craft a UVP That Differentiates Your Business From Competitors
Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 (Fully Funded MBA at Oxford)
The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship offers fully funded Oxford MBA study for African citizens living in Africa with no prior Master's. It covers tuition, a £21,805+ grant, and training. Apply for Oxford's MBA by Jan 6, 2027 for automatic consideration.
OPay Launches Nationwide Campaign to Boost Digital Savings and Financial Resilience
OPay has launched the 49-day 7 Savings Festival via its OWealth platform, running from August 10 to September 27, 2026, to foster a stronger savings culture in Nigeria amidst rising living costs. Users can set up Target Savings plans between N77,000 and N777,000 by September 20 to earn a 27% annual interest rate, daily interest, and a share of a N77m extra interest pool, provided they make no early withdrawals.
NCC Approves 15-Year Deal with Enugu for New Startup and Tech Hub
The NCC has leased its Digital Industrial Park to Enugu State for 15 years to launch a tech and AI hub. Unveiled by NCC CEO Dr. Aminu Maida, the initiative aims to boost startup growth, robotics, and digital skills in line with the national $1tn digital economy target. Commending Governor Peter Mbah’s educational investments, Maida stressed that human talent drives true economic progress.
Why Nigeria’s State Debt Stocks Kept Rising in Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, seven Nigerian states and the FCT expanded domestic debt by ₦355.18bn led by FCT, Edo, and Borno despite higher FAAC transfers. Meanwhile, 29 states reduced liabilities by ₦191.93bn, keeping the net national increase at ₦163.25bn. Some debt rises stemmed from existing loan drawdowns rather than new facilities. Delta led debt cuts with a ₦34.98bn reduction, while Lagos remains the most indebted at ₦1.205tn.
