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Skills Builder Global Impact Fellowship 2026
Applications are officially open for the Skills Builder Global Impact Fellowship 2026, a 3-4 month capacity-building programme for mission-driven organisations, NGOs, and education entities worldwide! Selected groups will nominate a Skills Leader to receive online training, impact measurement tools, and guidance toward Impact Level accreditation while embedding core skills; communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership into their work.
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Apply now: NACCIMA’s $150M Business Fund
The NACCIMA and ODDO BHF SE $150M offshore financing facility offers eligible Nigerian businesses long-term loans starting at $10 million with single-digit interest rates (7.5+ year repayment). Applicants must be CAC-registered, have 3 years of audited financials, comply with ESG standards, and hold active membership in an private sector body (MAN, NASME, NASSI, or NACCIMA). 35%–50% of funds must go to European procurement, and 20% is reserved for digital projects.
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.
Skills Builder Global Impact Fellowship 2026
Applications are officially open for the Skills Builder Global Impact Fellowship 2026, a 3-4 month capacity-building programme for mission-driven organisations, NGOs, and education entities worldwide! Selected groups will nominate a Skills Leader to receive online training, impact measurement tools, and guidance toward Impact Level accreditation while embedding core skills; communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership into their work.
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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Unlock Your Future: Apply for the Fully Funded Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme 2027
Applications are open for the fully funded 2027 Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme for South African citizens by birth aged 25 or younger. The program supports full-time undergraduate studies at accredited public universities.
Yellow Card Raises $40M Series C to Expand Global USD Accounts and Cross-Border Rails
African fintech Yellow Card has raised $40 million in strategic funding, bringing its total capital to over $120 million. Supported by SC Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, Polychain Capital, and Blockchain Capital, the investment will expand its Global USD Accounts to enable seamless multi-currency cross-border payments across 50+ countries. Having processed over $10 billion in transaction volume with 22 regulatory licenses, Yellow Card continues to bridge traditional finance with digital asset i
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.
