SMEDAN / CAC Free Business Registration for MSMEs | Register Now The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), is offering FREE business registration for eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. This initiative is designed to help entrepreneurs formalize their businesses at no cost, improve credibility, and gain access to government and private-sector support opportunities. Requirements Applicants must have: A valid E-signature Passport photograph (soft copy) An active and valid email address Also Apply: Apply For SMEDAN ₦50K Conditional Grant Scheme for Micro Enterprises 2025 Why You Should…
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Call for Applications: NNPC Ltd / TotalEnergies International Master’s Degree Scholarship 2026/2027 TotalEnergies, in partnership with NNPC Limited and its corporate partners, invites applications from qualified young Nigerians for the 2026/2027 International Master’s Degree Scholarship Scheme. This prestigious scholarship supports Nigerian graduates interested in pursuing Master’s degree programmes in the following fields at universities in France: Management Science Engineering Geosciences (Oil & Gas–related disciplines) Admission to a public university will be considered an added advantage. The scholarship is fully funded. Also Apply: Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEF) 2026 | Up to $5,000 Seed Capital Grant Eligibility Criteria…
UNDP Skill Our Future Learning Platform | Free Online Digital, Employability & Soft Skills for Career Growth Skill Our Future is a free, global online learning platform launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with partners such as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Microsoft. The platform is designed to bridge digital skill gaps by equipping young people with essential 21st-century skills in digital technology, employability, and soft skills. By focusing on practical, job-ready learning, Skill Our Future helps learners prepare for success in today’s rapidly evolving global job market. Why Skill Our Future Matters As the…
Call for Applications: Idris Ajiboye Family Foundation Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates 2026 | ₦100,000 Grant The Idris Ajiboye Family Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 2026/2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme, aimed at supporting outstanding Nigerian students in higher education. This scholarship provides financial assistance of ₦100,000 to deserving undergraduate students enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Scholarship Summary Host Country: Nigeria Category: Undergraduate Scholarship Eligible Country: Nigeria Scholarship Value: ₦100,000 Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Also Apply: Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEF) 2026 | Up to $5,000 Seed Capital Grant Scholarship Details…
STAR Academy Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 (Cohort 6) for Clean Energy and Infrastructure Finance Professionals The STAR Academy Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is a flagship talent development initiative of Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit), designed to build a strong pipeline of project finance professionals for Africa’s clean energy and infrastructure sectors. About InfraCredit InfraCredit provides local-currency credit guarantees that enhance the credit quality of debt instruments issued to finance eligible, creditworthy infrastructure projects in Nigeria. The organisation was established to address a major gap in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem: the limited availability of long-term capital required for infrastructure projects to achieve…
Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 | Applications Now Open The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 is now open for early-stage African tech startups ready to build and scale using advanced connectivity and processing technologies. This equity-free mentorship programme offers founders access to expert coaching, engineering guidance, IP support, and visibility across the innovation ecosystem. Africa’s deep-tech ecosystem — including AI, IoT, extended reality (XR), and next-generation compute — is growing rapidly. However, many startups face challenges accessing specialized engineering support, business mentoring, and intellectual property resources needed to move from prototype to market traction.…
Call for Applications: African Gifted Academy x Murtala Muhammed Foundation School Program | Batch 2 The African Gifted Academy (AGA), in partnership with the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), is now accepting applications for Batch 2 of their School Program — a development initiative designed to support academically gifted and promising students with enhanced learning opportunities, mentorship, and academic guidance. This program helps students sharpen skills, build confidence, and unlock their potential through structured enrichment activities and personalised mentorship. Why This Program Matters Many talented students across Africa excel academically but lack access to tailored resources, structured mentorship, and pathways to…
Call for Applications: Freshmango Accelerator 2026 | Remote, Equity-Free Startup Programme for Early-Stage Founders The Freshmango Accelerator is a remote, equity-free pre-seed startup programme designed to help early-stage founders and teams transform ideas into fundable and scalable businesses. Built for founders with concepts or early products ready for validation and growth, the programme combines personalised mentorship, practical execution tools, and investor-readiness support to accelerate progress from idea to market traction. Programme Highlights & Value Hands-On Mentorship: Participants receive 12 bi-weekly one-on-one sessions with a dedicated Lead Mentor, alongside on-demand access to specialist experts. This support helps founders refine strategy, strengthen…
Call For Applications: AWF–WALL Leadership & Management Fellowship 2026 for African Professionals | Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya The AWF–Wall Leadership & Management Fellowship brings together young African professionals from the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the public sector, and community-based organisations who are passionate about project implementation and driving impact in the environmental and conservation space. The Fellowship is designed to equip participants with transformational leadership and management skills, empowering them to lead high-impact initiatives and deliver sustainable solutions for Africa’s environmental challenges. Also Apply: Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEF) 2026 | Up to $5,000 Seed…
Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEF) 2026 | Up to $5,000 Seed Capital Grant The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is designed to empower African entrepreneurs through business training, mentorship, and non-refundable seed capital of up to $5,000. The programme is delivered via TEFConnect, the Foundation’s digital learning and application platform. The 2026 edition targets young Africans with innovative business ideas or existing businesses not older than five years. The programme supports entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, including agriculture, technology, health, education, manufacturing, fashion, and more. Participants benefit from structured business training, one-on-one mentorship, investment-readiness support, and access…