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The Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon)
Applications are officially open for the Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon), a flagship initiative by r0g_agency and Civic Watch. Designed for journalists, content creators, researchers, and civic leaders in select regions of Cameroon, this 3-month program equips fellows to counter disinformation, hate speech, and AI manipulation.
Applications Are Now Open: 11th Africa Energy Innovation Competition (AEIC)
The 11th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge (AEIC) is now open to young African innovators aged 18–35. Teams of at least three (with gender balance) can submit 1-page proposals across four tracks covering green jobs, agribusiness, manufacturing, and AI. Applications close on September 10, 2026. Finalists gain access to virtual conference passes, venture incubation, mentorship valued at over $15,000, and a share of up to $10,000 USD in cash grants to scale their energy solutions.
₦200 NANS Dues May Soon Be Required for NYSC Camp Mobilization
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) proposes a direct ₦200 annual dues payment per student, aiming to achieve financial independence from institutional withholdings. Led by President Akinteye Babatunde, NANS seeks to collaborate with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to make a NANS payment receipt mandatory for camp mobilization. However, implementation details remain unfinalized, and the NYSC management has not formally approved or endorsed the requirement.
The Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon)
Applications are officially open for the Africa Fact-Checking Fellowship Cameroon 2026 (#AFFCameroon), a flagship initiative by r0g_agency and Civic Watch. Designed for journalists, content creators, researchers, and civic leaders in select regions of Cameroon, this 3-month program equips fellows to counter disinformation, hate speech, and AI manipulation.
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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Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme (2026)
The 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship supports indigent 100-level Nigerian federal university students in Accounting, Business Admin, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or Finance. Applicants need a 230+ UTME score and 5 WASSCE distinctions (with English & Math). Benefits include a four-year financial grant, internships, mentorship, and career opportunities at KPMG, Leadway, or Andersen.
Why Exporting Raw Materials Costs the Nation Billions
Nigeria is losing billions by exporting raw commodities; like shea nuts, cocoa, and crude oil, instead of processing and branding finished goods locally. Weak value chains, post-harvest losses, and poor infrastructure severely limit domestic manufacturing and keep MSMEs from expanding globally. To unlock economic growth, job creation, and international competitiveness, the nation must shift from raw exports to high-quality local processing, stronger packaging, and robust distribution systems.
NCC Approves 15-Year Deal with Enugu for New Startup and Tech Hub
The NCC has leased its Digital Industrial Park to Enugu State for 15 years to launch a tech and AI hub. Unveiled by NCC CEO Dr. Aminu Maida, the initiative aims to boost startup growth, robotics, and digital skills in line with the national $1tn digital economy target. Commending Governor Peter Mbah’s educational investments, Maida stressed that human talent drives true economic progress.
Nigerian Stocks Drop ₦1.17 Tn Despite Surging Trade Volumes
The domestic equities market closed Tuesday on a bearish note, as price depreciation in MTN Nigeria and 25 other stocks dragged market capitalisation down by ₦1.17tn to ₦159.26tn. The All-Share Index dropped 0.73% to 246,723.57. Despite the decline, market breadth was slightly positive with 27 gainers led by FTN Cocoa (+9.88%) against 26 losers led by Thomas Wyatt (-9.97%). Trading activity surged 270.4% to 3.91B units valued at ₦32.38bn, with Fortis Global Insurance dominating volume.
