Archives Tag: West Africa
Apply for the 2024 YALI West Africa Emerging Leaders Program
April 19, 2022
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is inviting applications for its West Africa Emerging Leaders Program as part of efforts to develop the next generation of African leaders. Selected fellows in this 52nd cohort will be opportune to gain advanced learning in modern leadership for 17 weeks. Read more about Opportunities Fellows will undergo … Continue reading Apply for the 2024 YALI West Africa Emerging Leaders Program
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Aspen Global Innovators Group Impact West Africa Fellowship Program 2024
April 19, 2022
The Impact West Africa Fellowship program is designed to empower changemakers from the region with the necessary skills and support to address common challenges impacting nearly half a billion people across 17 countries in the region. Each Impact Fellow will embark on an intensive 12-month journey aimed at advancing their individual advocacy goals. Read … Continue reading Aspen Global Innovators Group Impact West Africa Fellowship Program 2024
The YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program, Cohort 47
April 19, 2022
The YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 47 is now accepting applications. The United States government established the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) to develop the next generation of African leaders who would drive positive change in the domains of public sector management, civil society leadership, and African business and entrepreneurship. … Continue reading The YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program, Cohort 47
2023 West Africa Mechatronics Fair
April 19, 2022
The 2023 WAM – West Africa Mechatronics Fair focused on the mechatronic industry, is the largest international and professional B2B trade exhibition in West Africa. The event is scheduled from 7th to 10th November 2023 at Hall 1-2, Mainbowl, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, Nigeria. Read more about Business It is proudly put in order by United … Continue reading 2023 West Africa Mechatronics Fair
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Applications Open For The Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2023
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the Acumen West Africa Fellows Program. If you are a social entrepreneur, business executive, or leader at your organization, here’s a chance for you to join a community of change makers from across West Africa. Read more about Opportunities Each year, this program brings about 20 leaders under its wings … Continue reading Applications Open For The Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2023
Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) 2021-2022 Youth Program For Young Nigerians
April 19, 2022
ALIWA Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) has announced the call for applications for its 2021/2022 cohorts. This partnership between Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) and the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Abuja, seeks to build leadership capacity, promote active citizenship and mobilize grassroots impact by youths at community and state levels in Nigeria. Read … Continue reading Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) 2021-2022 Youth Program For Young Nigerians
United States Set To Fund Research On Garri Production
April 19, 2022
In a bid to support nutritional improvement in West Africa, the United States Mission in Nigeria on Thursday, May 27th, 2021, via a tweet announced that it is ready to fund ‘’breakthrough research’’ on garri production. Read more about Food Garri, which boasts as the most popular staple food in Nigeria, is the powdery … Continue reading United States Set To Fund Research On Garri Production
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Okoi Arikpo: The First West African To Be Awarded A Doctorate Degree In Philosophy In Anthropology
April 19, 2022
Early Life and Education Dr Okoi Arikpo was a Chemist, Anthropologist, Lawyer, Politician and Diplomat. He was born in Ugep in 1916 and died in 1995. He was born in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State. He was educated at the famous Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar. Dr Arikpo was a distinguished … Continue reading Okoi Arikpo: The First West African To Be Awarded A Doctorate Degree In Philosophy In Anthropology
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$150,000 to Be Won in the World Bank’s WURI West Africa Prize
April 19, 2022
The World Bank is currently accepting entries for its WURI International Prize. The program is seeking innovative ways to provide social safety nets for people who run businesses in West Africa’s informal sector. Cash prizes totalling $150,000 will be awarded to winning teams. They will also get mentorship and support from Google Developer Experts. Read … Continue reading $150,000 to Be Won in the World Bank’s WURI West Africa Prize
Securex West Africa opens Visitor Registration ahead of its 10th anniversary this March.
April 19, 2022
As of Tuesday 14th January, visitor registration for West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for professionals working across the security, fire and safety supply chain is open. Encompassing commercial, cyber, homeland and perimeter security, fire and safety, the two-day event will welcome industry members from across the region to share insights, experience and innovation. Following … Continue reading Securex West Africa opens Visitor Registration ahead of its 10th anniversary this March.
Recap of The 2019 Retail Sourcing Fair – West Africa
April 19, 2022
The 2019 edition of the Retail Sourcing Fair (RSF) West Africa was held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria, from Tuesday, November 12, 2019 to Thursday, November 14, 2019. Organized by the Atlantic Exhibitions and Meridyan Fair with support from top Retail Consulting Firm, Leoht Africa, official partners for the event … Continue reading Recap of The 2019 Retail Sourcing Fair – West Africa
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Firexpo West Africa: Fire Detection, Protection And Prevention.
April 19, 2022
Firexpo is the only fire trade exhibition and conference in West Africa and in 2020 it is breaking out for the first time ever and will be an independent co-located event alongside Securex West Africa. These established industry events combine to become the leading trade show in the region encompassing fire and rescue, commercial, homeland … Continue reading Firexpo West Africa: Fire Detection, Protection And Prevention.
RETAIL SOURCING FAIR WEST AFRICA
April 19, 2022
The Retail Sourcing Fair West Africa in Lagos Nigeria, is your first step to establishing a presence for your brand in key markets on the continent. The RSF is a trade-only fair focusing exclusively on retail and commercial products for the home, office, gift and Textile sectors. WHAT TO SOURCE AT RSF • Art & … Continue reading RETAIL SOURCING FAIR WEST AFRICA
Did You Know? The River Niger Is West Africa’s Longest and Largest River
April 19, 2022
The features of the map of Nigeria are quite remarkable. One of these is the notable presence of two major water bodies, River Niger and River Benue; of which the former-River Niger-serves as the source of the name of the country, Nigeria. The Niger River: The Longest and Largest River in West Africa The Niger … Continue reading Did You Know? The River Niger Is West Africa’s Longest and Largest River
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Did You Know? Nigeria is Home to West Africa’s Biggest Cinema Chains
April 19, 2022
After a couple of decades in the dark, the lights have finally come back on in Nigeria’s cinemas. Actually, it’s more accurate to say that new movie theatres have arisen on the ashes of the old ones. The joys of the descending seat rows, giant screens and surround sound have returned, complete with the popcorn, … Continue reading Did You Know? Nigeria is Home to West Africa’s Biggest Cinema Chains
