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Call for Applications: British Council Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme Offers £150,000 Grant
The British Council has opened applications for its Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme (GDEEp), a pilot workforce development initiative offering a single £150,000 grant to one UK–South Africa consortium. The programme aims to prepare South African tertiary students for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities at the intersection of the green and digital economies. Applications…
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Applications open for the Mozilla Foundation Fellowship 2027
The Mozilla Foundation has opened applications for its 2027–2028 Fellowship cohort, offering up to 10 highly competitive fellowships to builders, founders, technologists, researchers, and creative advocates working on technology that is too early, too unexpected, or too ambitious for conventional funders. Since 2011, the program has supported more than 200 mission-driven Fellows across 37 countries.…
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ChatGPT Launches Ads in Nigeria and South Africa
People are asking ChatGPT what to wear to a wedding, where to travel next, or which product to buy. Now imagine your business showing up while they’re making that decision. That’s the opportunity ChatGPT Ads is opening up for businesses in Nigeria and South Africa. OpenAI has expanded its advertising service to both countries, allowing…
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Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange Opens Applications for Innovation Clinics Across Six Nigerian Clusters
Implemented by The Nest Innovation Technology Park in partnership with the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme and in collaboration with the Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), the initiative marks a practical next step in NICE’s broader effort to address fragmentation in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Photo Credit: Nairametrics.com
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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027: Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2027 cohort of the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship. Hosted by the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre (DDQIC) at Queen’s University in Canada, this free, fully virtual eight-month program equips African students and recent graduates with the skills, mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities needed to turn entrepreneurial ideas into…
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SMEDAN and EFCC Strengthen Partnership on Skills, Cybersecurity and Responsible Enterprise
The partnership focuses on youth empowerment, cybersecurity awareness, capacity building and responsible entrepreneurship. Photo Credit: Collage Picture – SMEDAN/EFCC Logo
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FG says 19,723 Nigerians out of 72,850 applicants qualify for first Digital Training Academy cohort
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that 19,723 Nigerians have qualified for the first cohort of its Digital Training Academy (DTA), following a strong nationwide response that saw 72,850 applications submitted from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Photo Credit: Minister for Education Tunji Alausa -Vanguard
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3-Days to GITEX Nigeria 2026: What to Expect at Africa’s Biggest AI and Tech Showcasing Programme
GITEX Nigeria 2026 kicks off, positioning itself as West Africa’s largest technology, AI, and Startup showcase widely regarded as the continent’s most significant platforms for digital transformation. Photo Credit: GITEX NIGERIA 2026 OFFICIAL FLYER
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Benue State Launch Startup ACT to Unlock and Boost Youth Enterprise, Innovation
The Startup Act is sponsored by the Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha CFA as a dedicated legal framework aimed at nurturing startups, promoting innovation and unlocking youth-led enterprise and wealth creation across the Benue Economy. Photo Credit: BIPC
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NANS Opens Applications for NANSInnovate 2026: A Major Opportunity for Nigerian Student Entrepreneurs
NANSInnovate 2026 aims to bridge a persistent gap as many brilliant student ideas never move beyond the classroom because of limited access to capital, networks, and practical support.
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Google says Tech Startups part of reasons Nigeria is attracting huge Foreign investment
Google released a statement saying Nigeria’s Tech Startups are part of the reason the country is drawing in huge number of foreign investors. Photo Credit: Getty Images/GOOGLE
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ECOWAS Launches Africa Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Program (EYWEP)
The program will support young entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs through an integrated set of services, including capacity building, mentoring, access to business networks, technical support, and financing mechanisms tailored to the needs of high-potential businesses. Photo Credit: ECOWAS
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How 21 Street Begging Kids became Nigeria’s Newest Tech Entrepreneurs by Learning how to Assemble Drones
The 21 former street begging children and Almajiri students in Nigeria are set to graduate next week as tech technicians capable of assembling drones, repairing electronics, and starting their own businesses.Photo Credit: Facebook Post -Tim Akano
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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