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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.
Now Open: African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026 for Nigerian Fashion Entrepreneurs
The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications from established fashion entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This fully funded business development initiative offers intensive, hands-on training and mentorship in Lagos to help brand owners optimize operations, master financial management, and build sustainable, investment-ready businesses. Eligible applicants must own a registered fashion brand operating for at least three years.
FG Greenlights Historic NYSC Overhaul: Civilian Leadership and 11 Specialized Streams Introduced
The Federal Executive Council has approved a landmark restructuring of the NYSC, its first major overhaul in 53 years. The reform shifts the program into a skills-driven framework, introducing civilian operational leadership and 11 specialized career streams (e.g., Tech, Agric, Enterprise). Additionally, the 6-week orientation camp will be split into modules covering civic values, career mapping, and stream-specific training.
Ireland Fellows Programme Africa 2027/2028: Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships Open for Applications
The 2027/2028 Ireland Fellows Programme Africa is a fully funded scholarship initiative by the Government of Ireland for early to mid-career professionals. It provides eligible African leaders the opportunity to pursue a one-year Master’s degree to accelerate national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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.
ECOWAS-SADC Business Conference 2026: Apply to Connect with African Business Leaders
The ECOWAS-SADC Business Conference is a premier platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, and policymakers from West and Southern Africa. The conference promotes cross-border trade, investment, strategic partnerships, and knowledge sharing while supporting the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Participants will gain practical insights, expand their networks, and explore new business opportunities across Africa.
Edfrica Partners with Bliss Attitude Fashion Academy to Advance Entrepreneurship in Ogun State.
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.
Fully Funded: 2026/2027 McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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.
Nigeria Receives First Automated Cassava Farming Machinery From China
Nigeria has received its first full-cycle automated cassava farming machinery consignment from China at the NRCRI in Umudike. Including a deep plough, rotary tiller, planter, and harvester, the equipment aims to replace intensive manual labor with commercialized mechanization. Part of the 2023 Africa Cassava Yield Doubling Initiative, the partnership also plans to establish a joint laboratory to adapt tech to local soils.
