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IFAD Food Systems Transformation for Agripreneurs: $2 Million Grant for Central Sahel
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is inviting proposals for its regional initiative, "Support for Food Systems Transformation in the Central Sahel." The $2 million grant will support innovative, scalable interventions across the livestock, cassava, and rice value chains in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 23:59 GMT.
SUSTAIN Developing Agribusiness Talent Training Programme: Free Skills Training and Job Placement for Nigerians
SUSTAIN is a Sydani-led ATVET project in Nigeria, co-funded by the EU and BMZ, offering agribusiness training across three stages, from foundational skills to a soft grant for your own venture. Registration is open, no deadline stated.
ITU Gender Champions Programme 2027: Spotlight at AI for Good Global Summit for...
ECOWAS Volunteers Programme 2026: $412.50 Monthly Stipend for Young Professional...
FMN Exclusive Engineering Programme 3.0: Graduate Engineering Opportunity in Man...
Nigerian Government Trains 80,000 Nigerians as IDEAS-TVET Cohort 3 Skills Training Begins Across States
The IDEAS-TVET programme has trained 80,000 Nigerians in technical and vocational skills, with Cohort 3 now rolling out across Oyo, Cross River, Benue, Kogi, and other states, covering trades like fashion design, ICT, agriculture, and solar installation.
Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027: Up to $40,000 in Prizes for Young African Entrepreneurs
Applications are open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship, supporting young African entrepreneurs aged 15-22 who have already launched a business or project. The two-year fellowship combines milestone-based cash stipends, financial readiness training, experiential learning, and educational courses, with fellows competing for a share of $40,000 in prizes at the end of year two. Deadline: November 10, 2026.
Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026-2027: $4,000 CAD Stipend for Journalist...
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program 2027: $100,000 Stipend for A...
Naija Feminists Media Editorial Fellowship 2026: Reproductive Health Reporting F...
IFAD Food Systems Transformation for Agripreneurs: $2 Million Grant for Central Sahel
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is inviting proposals for its regional initiative, "Support for Food Systems Transformation in the Central Sahel." The $2 million grant will support innovative, scalable interventions across the livestock, cassava, and rice value chains in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Deadline: October 16, 2026, at 23:59 GMT.
IFC SME Growth Accelerator 2026: Up to $1.5 Million for Established SMEs in Afri...
GEF Entrepreneurs Investment Program 2026: Up to $35,000 Seed Investment in Cair...
D-Prize Interventions Challenge 2026: Up to $20,000 to Distribute Proven Poverty...
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.
Over 50 Businesses. One Big Step. Officially Registered.
We facilitated the registration of over 50 MSMEs with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration. Some of them also joined a three-day business masterclass at the Edfrica Innovation Hub.
Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship 2026: Full Funding for Young Nigerian Women
The Female Scholars Foundation (FSF) has opened applications for its 2026 University Scholarship Programme, supporting young women who've demonstrated academic excellence and gained admission into public universities in Nigeria. The fully funded scholarship covers tuition, books, and living expenses, alongside internships and mentorship. Deadline: December 31, 2026.
Osun Indigenes Scholarship 2026/2027: Financial Support for Osun State Students
Afro-Tech Girls Undergraduate Scholarship 2026: N100,000 for Female STEM Student...
ASU Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2027/2028: Fully...
Africa's Unicorns Have Raised a Quarter of All Startup Funding Since 2019. That Should Worry You.
Africa's 9 unicorns have raised $3.9 billion since 2019, almost a quarter of all startup funding raised on the continent over that same 6-year stretch. Zoom out further, and the top 10 raisers each year now regularly take more than half of all funding.
African Startups Raised $438 Million in August. One Company Took More Than Half.
Dangote Refinery IPO: Rewane Projects Nigeria's Economy to Hit $600bn by 2030
Bank of Agriculture Launches ₦200 Billion Price Guarantee Scheme for Farmers
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%.
