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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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Mozilla Foundation opens 2027-2028 Fellowship for innovators

Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Mozilla Foundation Fellowship, an international programme offering 10 fellowship opportunities to individuals developing ambitious and innovative technology...

IGAD invites youth innovators to 2026 climate services hackathon

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has opened applications for...

Mozilla Foundation opens 2027-2028 Fellowship for innovators

Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Mozilla Foundation Fellowship, an international programme offering 10 fellowship opportunities to individuals developing ambitious and innovative technology solutions. The Mozilla Foundation is seeking exceptional innovators working on early-stage, unconventional or ambitious technological ideas that may struggle to attract funding through traditional channels. The 2027–2028 fellowship programme will focus on eight thematic areas: neurotechnology, biotechnology and physical artificial intelligence (AI); advanced infrastructure covering computing, energy, quantum technology and extreme environments; raising p(bloom); business models for a post-agentic web; shared security and audit infrastructure for small...

African founders have until October 19 to apply for DGC programme

African entrepreneurs seeking investment can apply for the Q1 2027 cohort of the DiaGlocal Collective (DGC) Investment Readiness Programme, a 12-week online initiative designed...

BOA opens 2026/27 farming scheme to aggregators with strict criteria

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has invited eligible agricultural aggregation companies and produce offtakers to apply for its Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain...

AWIEF opens opportunities for African women entrepreneurs in 2026

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) provides opportunities for women entrepreneurs across Africa to develop their businesses, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills and...

Creative businesses can get up to ₦1.5m in new grant scheme

The Fegho Umunubo Foundation has opened applications for the second edition of its Grassroots Creative Business Support Initiative (GCBSI), offering grants ranging from ₦1...

Youth changemakers invited to apply for 2027 regional programme

Young social entrepreneurs and community leaders have until November 9, 2026, to apply for the 2027 Changemakers for Youth Programme, which supports social and...

Grooming Centre invites Nigerian students to 2026 research grant

The Grooming Centre University Research Grant 2026 has opened applications to eligible Nigerian undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research in financial inclusion, enterprise development,...

WIMBIZ opens 2026 funding opportunity for women-led businesses

Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria can apply for the 2026 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) Impact Investment Opportunity, which offers funding of...

ITF, Enugu agency launch free artisan training for 700 people

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Enugu MSME & Startup Agency have launched a free vocational training programme targeting 700 existing and aspiring...

Agribusiness SMEs invited to apply for product innovation support

Agribusiness small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), food processors and product innovators have been invited to apply for the Agribusiness Product Innovation Support 2026, a...