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Kenya and China Signs Partnership to Expand Global Opportunities for Digital Creators
The Kenya–China partnership could accelerate this momentum by providing mentorship, funding opportunities, business incubation programs, and international networking opportunities that help young entrepreneurs scale their creative ventures. Photo Credit: William Kabogo Gitau, Facebook Post
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United Nations & Nigerian Government seek innovative financing to fast-track SDGs before 2030
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, said with only a few years left to attain the SDGs, governments and development partners must move beyond planning to implementation while mobilising private capital to bridge the financing gap. Photo Credit – Punchng
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Microsoft Calls for Increased AI Skills investment in Nigeria’s Public Sector
Microsoft has called for greater investment in the skills and capabilities of Nigeria’s public sector workforce. Photo Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK
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Malawi Wins World Summit Global Award for Digital Innovation in E-Government
Malawi emerge Winners in E-Government Category at the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 for developing popularly known Offline Digital ID for Governance. Photo Credit: World Summit 2026
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Kenya Positions Learners for AI Future with Nationwide Digital Classroom Rollout
The programme, launched by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Kaptarkok Junior Secondary School, is being implemented under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP) with support from the World Bank. Photo Credit: File Photo
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Rwanda Launches Digital Talent Program to Equip 20,000 Youth with In-Demand Digital Skills
Rwandan Digital Training Program is for young Rwandan Cityzens passionate about technology, this is a tremendous opportunity to gain world-class skills at no cost. Photo Courtesy: File Photo
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Airtel Africa to Connect 5,000 Schools to Free Internet by 2027
Airtel Africa Foundation is advancing inclusive development across four strategic pillars, Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Digital Inclusion with the announcement of connecting 5000 African Schools to Free Internet. Photo Credit: Airtel Africa Foundation
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ECOWAS Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (EYEP) 2026 With up to $15,000 in Grants for Young Entrepreneurs across Africa
The ECOWAS Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (EYEP) 2026, part of the broader ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) offering grants of up to USD 15,000 in Funding
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Chinese President Xi calls for advancing Chinese modernization through sci-tech innovation
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for accelerated efforts to achieve high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and leverage sci-tech innovation to underpin and drive Chinese modernization. Photo Credit: Beijing Post
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African Union CIEFFA 2026 Online Capacity Building Training in Digital Skills, STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship
Organized by the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER, this fully funded 2016 online program empowers participants with gender-responsive, cutting-edge training.
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Algeria Launches National Digital Services Center to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty
Algeria has officially inaugurated the Algerian National Center for Digital Services. Photo Credit: Samad Wassam
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IFC SME Growth Accelerator Grant 2026 – Up to $1.5 Million for Emerging Market SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the engines of economic growth, job creation, and innovation in emerging markets. Yet, many high-potential businesses struggle with access to the capital and expertise needed to scale. Enter the International Finance Corporation (IFC) SME Growth Accelerator 2026 — a powerful grant program designed to bridge that gap. What is…
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Egypt and Rwanda Move to Strengthen AI and Digital Transformation Cooperation
The two countries have explored opportunities to implement pilot AI projects in priority sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, local language technologies and digital government services, with the aim of delivering practical and measurable development outcomes across the continent. Photo Credit: AFP
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Smart Africa and Zambia Advance Digital Entrepreneurship Policy Through Stakeholder Workshop
A recent stakeholder workshop jointly organized by Smart Africa and the Government of Zambia. Photo Credit: Sarah Zambeji
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Google and Idris Elba Team up to Provide $1 Million to expand AI access for 100,000 African Creators
Google and award-winning actor and entrepreneur Idris Elba have announced a $1 million initiative aimed at expanding AI access for 100,000 African creators. Photo Credit: Idris Elba/2025 BET Award Red Carpet
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Google Africa Opens Applications for Fully Funded 2026 Google AI Lab
Google Africa Applied AI Lab is an initiative to collaborate with and support African founders, researchers, and entrepreneurs interested in building next-gen AI products. Photo Credit: Program Flyer Photo
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Kenya and Egypt Deepen Digital Cooperation with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity
The discussions focused on knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives aimed at accelerating innovation, expanding digital inclusion, and enhancing the two countries’ digital capabilities. Photo Credit: File Photo
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SMEDAN Secures $12 Million Korean Funding to Boost Startups in Nigeria
The funding, unveiled during the celebration of World MSME Day, will be used to establish a modern Skills Acquisition Centre that will equip aspiring entrepreneurs with vocational, technical, and business management skills. Photo Credit: SMEDAN
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Application Open for UN Youth Leadership Program (Fully Funded)
Program Flyer for the Second cohort of the UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme (YLP), a global initiative led by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
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Nigeria Set to Lead Africa’s Digital, Creative Economy — EU Ambassador
EU Ambassador Mignot in a high level conversation with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in Abuja – Photo Credit: Titus Zam Udende/AFP
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