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28th November 2024

  In a bid to reaffirm its commitment towards bridging the digital skills gap and driving technological innovation in Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has announced applications for the fourth edition of the Digital Skills Empowerment Program (DiSEP 4.0). Read more about Opportunities Digital Skills Empowerment Program is designed … Continue reading Apply for the Stanbic IBTC Digital Skills Empowerment Program (DiSEP 4.0)

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Opportunities

  The Global Teacher Prize is an annual $1 million award presented to a teacher who has made outstanding contributions to the teaching profession. Read more about Opportunities The Global Teacher Prize was established to “underline the importance of educators and the fact that, throughout the world, their efforts deserve to be recognised and celebrated. … Continue reading Apply for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2024

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Opportunities

27th November 2024

  The #YouthGive Africa Contest invites young Africans aged 14-29 to share their stories of generosity and community impact. It is a program hosted by GivingTuesday Africa that celebrates the giving tradition in Africa and youth-led change on the continent. Read more about Opportunities The most inspiring stories stand a chance of winning up to … Continue reading Apply for the Giving Tuesday #YouthGive Africa Contest 2024

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  Burning Heroes PM Contest is a global case-solving contest for product managers of any domain that are ambitious and competitive. Read more about Opportunities The Burning Heroes PM Contest was designed to “identify and nurture the next generation of product leaders on the continent while fostering meaningful connections between talented product managers and technology … Continue reading Apply for the Burning Heroes PM Contest 2024

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  The Shell Accessed Internship program is a unique platform to understand the operations of Shell from within and immerse oneself in the energy industry. Selected interns will be part of the day-to-day execution of projects at Shell that are selected to match their abilities and interests. Read more about Opportunities Interns will join teams … Continue reading Apply for the Shell Accessed Internship Program 2025 (Paid)

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  The TractionBoost Accelerator is a program designed “specifically for early-stage startups focused on product testing and customer acquisition.” Read more about Grants The TractionBoost Accelerator is a 2-month intensive training program aimed at empowering early-stage startups with the “necessary traction to secure pre-seed funding. Through micro-managed funds, expert mentorship, and a structured accelerator program, … Continue reading Apply for the TractionBoost Accelerator (Up to USD 5,000 Per Startup)

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Opportunities

26th November 2024

  PremiumTrust Bank is accepting applications from young Nigerians who want to join the PremiumTrust Graduate Trainee Program. If you would like to begin a career in the banking industry, this is an opportunity for you to gain experience and build the competencies you need to commence that journey. Read more about Opportunities Through this program, … Continue reading Apply for the PremiumTrust Graduate Trainee Program 2025

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Health TECH

  The contemporary technology revolution is disrupting entire industries and changing the way organizations in those domains operate. It’s also birthing new ventures, leveraging digital applications to simplify processes. HealthTech companies in Nigeria are towing this path, with revolutionary solutions that cater to the everyday Nigerian. Read more about Business HealthTech lies at the intersection of … Continue reading Top 10 HealthTech Companies in Nigeria

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Scholarships

  The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship is now accepting applications from Nigerian students. Starting in 1998, the scholarship program, fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia, has provided full financial support to exceptional Nigerian youth pursuing higher education. Each year, 100 new applicants receive the scholarship, and those who are already beneficiaries can renew their support … Continue reading Apply for the 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship for Students

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BUSINESS TECH

25th November 2024

  Businesses in today’s world face a unique set of challenges: rapid technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, and a globalized, competitive marketplace. If they are going to sustain long-term growth, they must adopt strategies that respond to today’s demands and also anticipate and adapt to future shifts. Future-proofing your business—ensuring it remains adaptable and resilient … Continue reading The Role of Technology in Future-Proofing Your Business

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Opportunities

  IHS Towers, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, is inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for a place in the IHS Skills Acquisition Program. This initiative is designed to train graduates of tertiary institutions and help them acquire skills that they will find useful in their chosen … Continue reading Apply for the IHS Skills Acquisition Program for Nigerian Graduates

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CAREER

  Landing a job in your early to mid-twenties is a challenge, especially in countries like Nigeria. It’s even more of an uphill task to switch industries in your thirties. But starting over at that stage of life is not impossible. With the right kind of planning and attitude, you’ll learn how to change your … Continue reading How to Change Your Career Path at 30: A Detailed Guide

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BUSINESS

  In the past few years, Nigeria has introduced several rules and guidelines for commercial and industrial concerns operating within its borders. While some of them have been in place for a while, many have only recently been enacted. All of this means that we’re going to see significant shifts in the country’s business regulations … Continue reading Navigating Changes in Business Regulations in 2025

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Scholarships

  Nestlé has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Community Scholarship Program. The Nestle Nigeria Community Scholarship, which Nestle says affirms its commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders, is specifically designed for outstanding senior secondary and tertiary students studying Science and Technology. The scholarship aims to support students from communities … Continue reading Apply for the Nestle Nigeria Community Scholarship Program 2025

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BUSINESS

  Would you like to know the latest winning strategies in sales and marketing? What about understanding the peculiarities of the Nigerian market and ways your startup can succeed in it? Are there questions around scaling an SME that you’re seeking answers to? You will find the information you need at the Connect Nigeria Business … Continue reading Expert Insights and Industry Trends: Learning Opportunities at the Connect Nigeria Business Mixer

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BUSINESS

  There’s a huge demand for housing and commercial real estate in Nigeria. According to its government, the country has a housing deficit of 28 million units. More construction is needed to fill that gap. And that requires, among other things, tons of cement. You can make a lot of money addressing this need if … Continue reading Steps to Start a Cement Retail Business in Nigeria

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Opportunities

  If you are developing a project that could improve food production locally or globally, you may consider applying for the IFT Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge. This program identifies food projects and provides them with substantial funding to build out their ideas into tangible solutions. Applications are currently open for the 2024 … Continue reading The IFT Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge 2024

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Scholarships

23rd November 2024

  The Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation Scholarship Fund was established as a financial support platform aimed at benefiting undergraduates in universities across the African continent. Read more about Scholarships It is a scholarship designed to improve the quality of life and reduce the rate of poverty through strategic interventions. Funds from the scholarship will be … Continue reading Apply for the Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation Scholarship 2025

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  The “Green Money Project” was launched as “a comprehensive strategy for the engagement of the youth in agriculture aimed at improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and fostering inclusive economic growth.” Read more about Opportunities With a strong emphasis on food security through increased youth participation, the “Green Money Project” is also designed to … Continue reading Apply for the Green Money Project: Cultivating Youth In Agriculture

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  The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research, implemented by Campus France, is inviting applications for the Make Our Planet Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowship Program 2025. Read more about Opportunities France holds a prominent place as a major leader in the fight … Continue reading Apply for the France Government MOPGA Visiting Fellowship Program 2025

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  KPMG is looking for women-owned high-growth ventures for its 2025 Female Founders in Africa Competition for Female Entrepreneurs. Women-led businesses and ventures in diverse areas such as technology, agriculture, health, and more are a strong focus for the program. Read more about Opportunities Female founders who have great passion for their businesses, demonstrate strong … Continue reading The KPMG 2025 Female Founders in Africa Competition for Female Entrepreneurs

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  The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program is inviting applications for its cohort 3. It is an initiative of the government designed to build “Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power our digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter.” Read more about Opportunities Interested persons in the 3MTT program must submit their … Continue reading Apply for the 3MTT Nigeria Program Cohort 3 Training

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Opportunities

22nd November 2024

  If you are interested in taking your career to the next level but confronted with financial constraints, MyJobMag, the leading talent development and recruitment platform in Nigeria, is inviting you to apply for the MyJobMag Career Kickstart Scholarship 2025. Read more about Scholarships The Career Kickstart Scholarship is a program that offers aspiring job … Continue reading Apply for the MyJobMag CareerKickstart Scholarship 2025

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Opportunities

  Women who just turned mothers with children below 3 years old and are interested in becoming better wives, mothers, partners, and professionals can apply for the 4th cohort of the UMI Mentorship Program and tap from the network, experiences, and knowledge of mothers who have walked this path and succeeded. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading Apply for the Umi Mentorship Program 2025 (4th Cohort)

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Opportunities

  The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a unique platform for companies operating within the network of the UN Global Compact to empower their “young talent within these organizations to collaborate and drive business innovation that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Read more about Opportunities It is an intensive nine-month program … Continue reading The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals

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BUSINESS

Are you ready to discover the key to crafting unbeatable offers your customers simply can’t resist? Whether you’re looking to attract new clients, drive more sales, or solidify your brand’s presence, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Read more about Business Join Connect Nigeria for an exclusive session where we reveal the tried-and-true … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Webinar: Unlock the Secret to Crafting Unbeatable Offers!

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Opportunities

21st November 2024

  The Jim Ovia Undergraduate Scholarship is sponsored by Jim Ovia, a prominent Nigerian banker and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank. It covers the full cost of tuition for selected candidates as well as an annual living stipend of N150,000 until they complete their tertiary education program. Read more about Scholarships Since the inception … Continue reading Apply for the Jim Ovia Undergraduate Scholarship

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Opportunities

  The Dell Technologies Graduation Project is designed to spark the innovative and creative prowess of students towards their graduation projects to play an active role in the transformation of IT and also win prizes. Read more about Opportunities A cash sum of $12,000 will be shared among the top three winners of the Dell … Continue reading Apply for the Dell Technologies Graduation Project Competition ($12,000 Prizes)

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Grants

  The Association of Commonwealth Universities is inviting applications for the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants. This is a program created to empower ACU member universities towards driving climate-resilient initiatives. Read more about Grants Through grants, projects can be led by academic and professional staff towards supporting the strategic priorities of the Commonwealth Climate Resilience … Continue reading Apply for the Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants ($3,500).

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BUSINESS

  As 2024 draws to a close, companies across Nigeria are starting to take stock of their performance throughout the year. If you run a business, now is the time to begin that process for your enterprise. But more than merely looking back over the recent past, you’ll want to plan for the future. This … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Business for Q1 2025

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