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Commonwealth Startup Fellowships 2026/2027
Applications are officially open for Cohort 3 of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowships, a fully funded 6-month initiative delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Imperial College London. Designed for degree-educated founders residing in eligible Commonwealth countries, the program helps scale high-potential ventures that have been generating revenue for over 12 months. Participants gain access to a 2-week Bootcamp.
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Apply Now: CGIAR Climate, Peace, and Security Spring School 2026
Applications are officially open for the 2026 CGIAR Climate, Peace, and Security Spring School, taking place from September 2 to 4, 2026, at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa. Designed for South Africa-based early-career researchers, graduate students, and young professionals in environmental and social sciences, this fully funded program covers all travel, accommodation, and meals. Participants will gain practical fieldwork skills and expand their professional networks.
Federal Government Opens Applications for EMERGE Grant to Boost Early-Stage Mine...
MTN-WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026 for Youth-Led SMEs ($5,000 Funding & Me...
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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.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowships 2026/2027
Applications are officially open for Cohort 3 of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowships, a fully funded 6-month initiative delivered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and Imperial College London. Designed for degree-educated founders residing in eligible Commonwealth countries, the program helps scale high-potential ventures that have been generating revenue for over 12 months. Participants gain access to a 2-week Bootcamp.
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.
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.
AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 2026/2027 for African Researchers
Application is now open for the AERC-World Bank Visiting Scholars Programme 2026/2027, offering up to two African researchers a 4-to-6-month fellowship at the World Bank. Eligible candidates, AERC network members with an active research project will collaborate on regional flagship studies, refine working papers for publication, and present seminars.
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Fully Funded: 2026/2027 McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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FG Empowers 100 Women and Youths in Jigawa with Livestock Assets to Boost Food Security
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, in collaboration with Meteorite Logistics Ltd., has empowered 100 women and youths in Jigawa State with 100 bullocks, heifers, and production inputs. Under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the project aims to boost food security and expand rural farming enterprises. Ministry officials and local stakeholders, including AWARFAN and MACBAN, urged beneficiaries to use the livestock as long-term investments.
Nigerian Stock Market Opens August Up 0.18% with N289bn Gain
The Nigerian stock market opened August 2026 on a bullish note, adding N289bn to reach a N158.614tn capitalisation. The All-Share Index rose 0.18% to 245,730.53 points, snapping a two-day loss behind gains in Vitafoam, MTNN, and First Holdco. Despite 38 decliners outpacing 24 advancers, bargain hunting boosted sentiment. Total turnover reached 923.01 million units worth N37.85bn across 72,544 deals, led by Access Holdings.
