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The African Union (AU) Digital & Innovation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for its 2026/2027 cohort — a fully funded, 12-month immersive fellowship that places young African digital innovators inside AU institutions to work on data-driven, technology-enabled solutions that strengthen governance, public service delivery, and institutional capacity across the continent. About the Fellowship This programme empowers Africa’s brightest digital talents by giving them hands-on institutional […]

The Women for Zero Hunger Program 2026 — a strategic initiative co-led by WIA Philanthropy and Stop Hunger — is now inviting expressions of interest from African-based nonprofit organisations working to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and food security across the continent. This programme supports impactful, local solutions that help women earn income and improve food systems — a proven pathway to ending hunger sustainably. Who Can Apply The Call […]

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s globally recognised tech ecosystem backed by the Government of Abu Dhabi and Mubadala Investment Company, is now accepting applications for Cohort 19. African founders can apply through GFA Technologies (formerly GetFundedAfrica), Hub71’s official African cross-border ecosystem partner. This cohort is designed for ambitious, high-growth startups ready to scale globally by leveraging Abu Dhabi’s capital, market access, and deep investor […]

The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has officially opened entries for the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prizes, reinforcing its commitment to celebrating excellence in science, innovation, literature, and the creative arts. In a statement, NLNG said the 2026 cycle will focus on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for The Nigeria Prize for […]

Applications are now open for the SWIS EmpowHER Programme 2026, an empowering initiative designed for final-year female students studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Nigerian universities. The programme is tailored to support young women in STEM through mentorship, leadership development, and career preparation, equipping participants with the confidence and skills needed to transition […]

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Their goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in […]

The ASR Africa International Professional Development Program is targeted at young people in the country. This highly competitive placement program comprised of internship and volunteer programs to enhance young people’s effective participation in the development sector. The program is structured to include intentional learning objectives, guided supervision by the ASR Africa specialist, continuous observation, evaluation […]