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Clooney Foundation Waging Justice for Women Fellowship 2027: Paid Legal Placement for Early-Career Women Lawyers
The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) is accepting applications for its 2027 Waging Justice for Women Fellowship, which funds and places 10 early-career women lawyers in human rights and justice organizations in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and The Gambia. Fellows work on legal research, drafting, client support, and court representation for women and children, particularly on child marriage and violence cases. Deadline: October 20, 2026.
Google Artificial Intelligence Free Courses 2026: Free Certificates for Learners Worldwide
Google is offering free AI learning opportunities to anyone worldwide through its official Google Skills platform (formerly Cloud Skills Boost), covering generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, and responsible AI. Courses are self-paced, free to enroll in at the beginner level, and open with no application process, just a Google account and internet access.
Leading for Humanity 2027 Cohort: Nominate a Courageous Leader for an 8-Day Sout...
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Ogun Approves New Roads, Hospitals, Power Project, MSME Agency
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh package of infrastructure and economic development projects covering road construction, healthcare, power generation, and support for MSMEs. Key approvals include road reconstruction projects, new general hospitals in Ewekoro and Odogbolu, a power generation partnership with Gateway Power Limited, and the establishment of the Ogun State Enterprise Development Agency.
Clooney Foundation Waging Justice for Women Fellowship 2027: Paid Legal Placement for Early-Career Women Lawyers
The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) is accepting applications for its 2027 Waging Justice for Women Fellowship, which funds and places 10 early-career women lawyers in human rights and justice organizations in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and The Gambia. Fellows work on legal research, drafting, client support, and court representation for women and children, particularly on child marriage and violence cases. Deadline: October 20, 2026.
LeadGreen Fellowship Cohort 4 (2026): Fully Funded Leadership Fellowship for Gre...
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D-Prize Interventions Challenge 2026: Up to $20,000 to Distribute Proven Poverty Solutions
Social entrepreneurs and aspiring founders in developing countries can apply for the D-Prize Interventions Challenge 2026, which offers up to $20,000 to launch a new organization focused on distributing proven, evidence-backed solutions to poverty, rather than inventing new ones. Applicants choose from intervention areas like water filters, maternal health, and agriculture, or propose a custom intervention. Early deadline: October 25, 2026.
What Next After Graduation? 360Clarity Conference to Help Young People Find Their Next Path
What comes after graduation? The 360Clarity Conference, themed “What Next, after graduation!”, will help final-year students, corps members and young graduates gain clarity about their future and next steps. Organised by KingsWord International Church, Abeokuta, in partnership with Edfrica, the free conference features panel, practical/brainstorm and breakout sessions covering career, education, entrepreneurship and Japa. The event holds August 22, 2026, in Abeokuta. Registration is mandatory.
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EDFRICA Media has officially moved to edfricamedia.com, a dedicated digital platform for grants, scholarships, fellowships, business opportunities, news, articles, PR, events, insights, and useful resources. The new platform brings EDFRICA’s media and opportunity-focused content together in one accessible space, while edfrica.org continues as part of EDFRICA’s broader digital presence. Explore EDFRICA Media and stay connected to opportunities, stories, and resources.
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ASU Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2027/2028: Fully Funded Master's for African Professionals.
The ASU Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2027/2028 offers 30 fully funded, on-campus master's opportunities in technology and engineering fields for young African professionals aged 18-33. Covers tuition, accommodation, airfare, and a two-month internship. Deadline: September 27, 2026.
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African Startups Raised $438 Million in August. One Company Took More Than Half.
African startups raised about $438 million in August 2026, one of the strongest months of the year. But Moove's $250 million Series C alone accounted for roughly 57% of that total, and without the top three deals, the rest of the continent's startups raised less than $100 million combined.
Dangote Refinery IPO: Rewane Projects Nigeria's Economy to Hit $600bn by 2030
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Aptech Awards N701 Million in Scholarships to Over 200 Nigerian Youth
To address Nigeria’s digital skills gap, Aptech Nigeria has awarded over N701 million in scholarships to more than 200 youths during the 18th Aptech Career Quest. Organized with Middlesex University London, the initiative reached 8,000+ students across eight cities and online, focusing on AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and 3D animation. Operating for 26 years across 72 centers, Aptech offers hands-on tech training and UK credit transfer pathways for international degree completion.
The Money Is Flowing Back Into African Tech. Women Are Being Left Behind.
In Q1 2026, African startups with at least one woman founder raised just $49 million out of $597 million in total funding, about 8.2%. That's down from $111 million in Q1 2025, even as overall funding on the continent grew 27%.
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