The National Emergency Management Agency has announced the launch of the 2026 NEMA National Essay Competition to engage young Nigerians on the importance of disaster preparedness emergency response and national resilience. The initiative aims to promote awareness and encourage proactive thinking about safety and collective responsibility in the face of emergencies. Additionally, participation in the…
Innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs across Nigeria are invited to apply for the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab, a program designed to support individuals with bold ideas and the drive to build impactful solutions. The initiative targets young people nationwide who are eager to develop their ideas into viable ventures while gaining valuable skills and experience….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its social intervention efforts with the rollout of the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer programme, a nationwide initiative designed to support vulnerable households and reduce the economic strain caused by recent reforms such as fuel subsidy removal. Launched under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the programme aims…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the launch of the application portal for the 2026 National MSME Awards, a major initiative aimed at supporting and scaling small businesses across the country. The program is set to disburse over N1 billion in grants to outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, reinforcing the government’s commitment…
Grey has officially announced the third edition of its UpGreyed Her program, an initiative designed to support and empower women-led businesses with equity-free funding. Backed by Y Combinator, this program continues to address the funding gap faced by female entrepreneurs, particularly in emerging markets where access to capital remains a major challenge. Despite the rapid…
Call for Innovators: Innovating Education in Africa 2026 The African Union is inviting innovators from across the continent to submit proposals for practical, scalable solutions that address Africa’s pressing education and skills development challenges. The initiative aims to identify and support innovations that can be sustained, replicated, and scaled while fostering collaboration among innovators, governments,…
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Oxford Africa Policy Innovation Competition 2026 As part of the Oxford Africa Conference 2026, we’re launching a flagship policy competition in partnership with the The Club of Rome. What if your idea could influence policy across Africa? The Oxford Africa Policy Innovation Competition 2026 is more than a competition — it’s a…
Funding Opportunity: West Africa Democracy Fund 2026 Now Open Location: West Africa The West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 funding cycle. The fund is designed to support organizations that are actively working to strengthen democracy, good governance, transparency, and citizen participation across West Africa. Eligible applicants include civil society…
The GSMA Innovation Fund for Green Transition for Mobile is an initiative designed to support small and growing enterprises that use mobile and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, to tackle barriers to digital inclusion and climate challenges. This opportunity is particularly relevant in regions where a significant portion of the population remains offline despite mobile…