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Institute for Youth in Policy (IYP) Fall Public Policy Fellowship 2026
The Institute for Youth in Policy (IYP) is accepting applications for its Fall Public Policy Fellowship 2026. This selective, two-month remote program (Sept 12 – Nov 8) is designed for young leaders aged 16–25. Fellows gain hands-on experience through skill workshops, international mentorship, and writing a nonpartisan policy brief, alongside connecting with a global alumni network.
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Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Innovation Challenge 2026
The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF), partnering with I&M Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 Young Innovation Challenge. Aimed at youth-led sustainable development solutions in Kenya, the initiative will award 16 innovators up to KES 5,000,000 in funding alongside technical support.
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.
Institute for Youth in Policy (IYP) Fall Public Policy Fellowship 2026
The Institute for Youth in Policy (IYP) is accepting applications for its Fall Public Policy Fellowship 2026. This selective, two-month remote program (Sept 12 – Nov 8) is designed for young leaders aged 16–25. Fellows gain hands-on experience through skill workshops, international mentorship, and writing a nonpartisan policy brief, alongside connecting with a global alumni network.
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.
NextGen Entrepreneurs Programme Equips 2,000 Lagos NYSC Members with Business and Financial Skills
The NextGen Entrepreneurs Programme has trained over 2,000 Lagos NYSC members in business development and financial literacy. Organized by WordenHCD alongside , the Lagos Forward Network, and the Lagos State Wealth Creation Office, the pilot in Surulere offered practical training and mentorship. The event featured a pitch competition awarding ₦200,000 grants each to Quadri Taiye, Obiekwe Mary, and Oswald Onimhawo.
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Nigeria Tops Africa in Responsible AI Governance, but Real-World Adoption Lags Behind
Nigeria ranks 38th globally and 1st in Africa in the 2026 Global Index on Responsible AI due to strong policy frameworks like its National AI Strategy. However, a significant gap remains between governance and real-world deployment. While startups and private sectors in finance, healthcare, and logistics actively adopt AI, critical infrastructure constraints such as power shortages and limited computing hardware continue to bottleneck national progress and economic growth.
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.
