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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.
The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), in partnership with the African Union and United Nations, has opened applications for the 8th Intergenerational Retreat (IGR 2026) in Libreville, Gabon. This fully funded initiative will select 40 young African women leaders aged 18 to 45 from the continent and Diaspora for high-level mentorship, networking, and capacity building. Eligible candidates must demonstrate leadership impact within AWLN’s core pillars.
The Foundation for Sustainable Smallholder Solutions and HEINEKEN Africa Foundation trained 28 community seed producers and distributed 1,000+ agro-inputs across 11 Farmers’ Hubs in Bauchi State under the ESTRRA project. Addressing a local gap where 87% of farmers rely on uncertified seeds, the initiative equips female-majority CBOs to produce certified staple crops across 21 hectares, while boosting local hub business management to build climate resilience and long-term seed security.
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 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.
The U.S. has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports following a USTR Section 301 investigation into forced labor regulations across 60 economies. Implemented under President Trump’s Section 122 order, the penalty targets nations lacking enforced import bans on forced-labor goods. Compliant countries, including the UK, Mexico, and India, face a lower 10% rate.