Tetra Pak Future Talent Programme 2026 – Opportunities for Recent Graduates

The Tetra Pak Future Talent Programme 2026

  The Tetra Pak Future Talent Programme 2026 is currently accepting applications. Participants will be placed in designated positions within specific departments and receive customised professional development training. The programme offers hands-on experience with current projects, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and opportunities to build new competencies and perspectives. Experienced mentors and team members will provide […]

Caraway Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 Open to Young Nigerian Graduates

Caraway Graduate Trainee Programme

  The Caraway Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is currently accepting applications. As a subsidiary of Olam Group, Caraway specialises in manufacturing and marketing branded packaged foods across Africa. Read more about Opportunities This 12-month initiative targets recent graduates who have finished their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and are eager to launch their professional careers. […]

The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2026 (£10,000 Award)

The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2026

  The 2026 AKO Caine Prize is currently accepting submissions. This award honours the memory of the late Sir Michael Caine, who previously served as Chairman of Booker plc, led the ‘Africa 95’ arts festival across Europe and Africa in 1995, and chaired the Booker Prize management committee for almost 25 years. Following his passing, […]

The 2026 Umholi we Africa (UwA) Fellowship for Emerging African Leaders

2026 Umholi We Africa (UwA) Fellowship

  The 2026 Umholi We Africa (UwA) Fellowship is currently accepting applications. This fully-funded, year-long program offers promising young African leaders an opportunity to build careers centred on making meaningful change and serving their communities. Read more about Opportunities Participants in the 2026 Umholi We Africa (UwA) Fellowship are placed in influential government and policy […]

FSDH GROUP 2026 Graduate Analyst Programme – Open to Nigerian Graduates

The FSDH GROUP has launched its Graduate Analyst Programme for 2026, inviting applications from motivated young Nigerian graduates.

  The FSDH GROUP has launched its Graduate Analyst Programme for 2026, inviting applications from motivated young Nigerian graduates. Read more about Opportunities This 12-month career development opportunity is offered by a prominent financial services organisation and aims to provide recent university graduates with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to launch successful careers in […]

RecycleUp Nigeria Innovation Program 2026: Now Accepting Applications

RecycleUp Nigeria Innovation Program

  The 2026 RecycleUp Innovation Program has launched its application process. This nationwide initiative seeks to equip environmentally passionate students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and support network required to address Nigeria’s waste management challenges. Read more about Opportunities Through training, mentorship, collaborative partnerships, hands-on project implementation, and national-level advocacy for sustainable […]

AU-EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant 2026

AU-EU Youth Action Lab

  African youth organisations and social enterprises seeking to expand their impactful initiatives can now access a significant opportunity via the AU-EU Youth Action Lab’s Entrepreneurship Grants 2026. Read more about Opportunities The AU-EU Youth Action Lab provides youth-led organisations that blend social or environmental objectives with viable business models with financial resources, coaching, and […]

NWTF 2026 Grant Opportunity: Supporting Women-Led Initiatives Across Africa

NWTF 2026 Grant

  The NWTF 2026 Grant presents a valuable opportunity for women-led projects throughout Africa to access funding and expand their reach. This specialised program aims to support women who are driving innovation, social transformation, and entrepreneurship. Read more about Opportunities Running from January through April 2026, it provides both financial resources and skills development to […]

Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Global Social Innovation Challenge 2025: Now Accepting Applications

MoveNow Global Social Innovation

  The Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Global Social Innovation Challenge has opened its application period. This international initiative backs youth-driven concepts and emerging enterprises that build resilience and enhance well-being in marginalised communities. Young changemakers developing solutions in climate resilience, community health, or financial inclusion are invited to submit applications. Read more about Opportunities […]

UN SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship 2026

UN SDSN Youth Local Pathways Fellowship 2026

  The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Youth Initiative has launched recruitment for its 2026 Local Pathways Fellowship cohort. This international program prepares emerging leaders with essential capabilities, expertise, and opportunities to promote Sustainable Development Goal 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities. Read more about Opportunities This Fellowship empowers young professionals in […]

Entrepreneurs Invited to Apply: Business Freedom Grant Offering Up to $1,000

Business Freedom Grant

  The Business Freedom Grant provides funding of up to $1,000 to support individuals launching or growing their businesses. The program aims to eliminate financial obstacles and equip entrepreneurs with the resources, funding, and assurance necessary to create wealth and achieve lasting self-sufficiency. This initiative supports both new ventures and established businesses seeking expansion. Read […]

Afri’Talent Digital Learning Platform Now Open: Free Training & Development Initiative for Africa’s Creative Business Owners

Afri'Talent Digital Learning Platform

  Are you building a creative business across Africa in sectors like music, fashion, visual arts, content production, or design? Applications are now being accepted for the Afri’Talent Digital Learning Platform—a no-cost skills development initiative delivering online instruction to help creative professionals acquire marketing, digital, and business capabilities for expanding their operations. Read more about […]

Nurturing Nigeria’s Young Innovators: A Call to Support Homegrown Genius

I recently came across a video of a young boy on TikTok, @Smartician, Ovwighosuotu Darlyton, who built a functional blender using plastic bottles and a soda fountain from carton paper, among other creations using local objects found in his environment. It wasn’t just impressive; it was a reminder of the kind of ingenuity that exists […]

Arise Home Garden Scheme 2.0: Now Accepting Applications

Arise Home Garden Scheme 2.0: Now Accepting Applications

  Residents of Akwa Ibom State and surrounding areas with an interest in agriculture or home-based farming can apply for the Arise Home Garden Scheme 2.0. This initiative provides grant funding of up to N500,000 to support household gardens and small agricultural ventures—tailored for people and families looking to produce food, cultivate crops, or launch […]

Virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange Program for University Students

Virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange Program

  University students passionate about entrepreneurship, developing business competencies, or addressing practical challenges can participate in the Virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange Program — a completely online certificate program that brings together students from various nations to collaborate in international teams, develop business concepts, and acquire practical entrepreneurial knowledge. Read more about Opportunities The Virtual Entrepreneurship Exchange […]

LOTUS Bank 2026 Graduate Recruitment Programme (ELP 14) for Young Nigerians

  LOTUS Bank has opened applications for its 2026 Entry Level Programme. The bank welcomes applications for the Entry Level Programme 2026 (ELP 14) — its premier graduate development scheme created to recruit, train, and support ambitious young graduates interested in pursuing careers in ethical and non-interest banking. Read more about Opportunities Participants in the […]