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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.
Applications are now open for the 3rd Edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge, hosted by Smart Africa and the UN FAO! Themed “From Ideation to Deployment,” this opportunity invites AI startups and tech innovators in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, and Uganda to scale high-impact Climate-Smart Agriculture solutions. Focus areas include precision farming, yield forecasting, and pest surveillance. Apply by August 31, 2026.
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 Chevening Scholarship is officially accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic year starting August 4. Funded by the UK Government, this fully funded award covers 100% tuition, monthly living allowances, return airfare, and visa costs for a one-year Master’s degree at any UK university. Eligible candidates must hold an upper second-class (2:1) degree, at least 2,800 hours of work experience, proven leadership ability, and a commitment to return to Nigeria after their studies.
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.