Call for Applications: Top100 Africa Future Leaders Campus Ambassador Program 2026 The Africa Future Leaders Movement, powered by Top100 Africa Future Leaders, is committed to identifying, celebrating, and empowering Africa’s brightest young minds. This call for Campus Ambassadors invites passionate students to represent the movement and drive impact within their university communities. Are you a passionate Nigerian student searching for leadership opportunities in Africa? This is a great chance to gain leadership experience, expand your network, and access valuable growth opportunities. If you’re driven to shape Africa’s future, this Campus Ambassador role can elevate your profile and open doors to…
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Call for Applications: DSMB Training on Safety Monitoring in Clinical Trials (Africa CDC) 2026 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is an autonomous institution of the African Union that supports Member States in planning, preparing for, and responding to health threats and disease outbreaks across the continent. Africa CDC’s work is guided by the principles of credibility, ownership, delegated authority, timely dissemination of information, transparency, accountability, and value addition. Within Africa CDC, the Science and Innovation Division is responsible for promoting effective safety monitoring in clinical trials to uphold ethical research standards and protect participant well-being.…
Applications Now Open: Women Leading Change – Leadership and Advocacy Training 2026 Women Leading Change: Building Young Women Leaders for GBV Prevention is a transformative leadership and advocacy training programme designed to equip young women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively advocate against gender-based violence (GBV). This programme empowers participants with practical leadership, advocacy, organizing, and storytelling skills, enabling them to become strong champions for GBV prevention within their communities. The training will adopt a blended approach, combining intensive physical and online sessions focused on leadership development, advocacy strategies, storytelling, community engagement, and mobilization. Participants will also be…
Sundry Markets Limited Accounting Trainee Programme 2026 | Apply Now Sundry Markets, the owners of Market Square, is Nigeria’s largest grocery retail chain. The company has been recognized among the Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies in Africa by the Financial Times and named the Most Sustainable Retail Organization by the Lagos Business School Retail Academy. At Sundry Markets, we provide Nigerians with trusted grocery brands at the best prices, delivering a modern and superior shopping experience. Market Square was established out of a strong passion to redefine grocery retail in Nigeria by offering convenience, quality, and value for everyday needs. Our…
Prosperis Holding Company 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme | Link to Apply Prosperis Holdings Company Limited is a leading investment firm focused on identifying and investing in both Greenfield and Brownfield opportunities with strong growth potential. The company adopts innovative and disruptive strategies to optimize returns and deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders. Location: Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt Also Apply: Federal Ministry of Education Launches ₦50m Student-Led Venture Capital Grant Programme (S-VCG) Requirements Applicants must meet the following criteria: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university At least a Second Class Upper Division (2:1) Successful completion of the…
Apply Now: Leventis Foundation Nigeria 2026 One-Year Free Agricultural & Agribusiness Training Programme The Leventis Foundation Nigeria is a charitable organisation committed to empowering youths and farmers through practical training in modern, sustainable agricultural practices and the responsible management of natural resources. Established in 1987, the Foundation has remained a leading force in agricultural capacity development in Nigeria. It operates six agricultural training schools strategically located across various agro-ecological zones in the country. These schools are situated in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun, Kano, and Gombe States, and are co-funded by the Leventis Foundation in partnership with the respective…
Call for Applications: Sani Bello Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 The Sani Bello Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Programme is one of the flagship initiatives of the Sani Bello Foundation, established to support undergraduate students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions who face financial challenges in meeting their tuition obligations. This scholarship reflects the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to education, promoting academic excellence, and empowering young Nigerians to achieve their full potential. Scholarship Overview Type: Undergraduate Scholarship Sponsor: Sani Bello Foundation Eligible Country: Nigeria Benefit: Tuition Fee Support Application Deadline: January 29, 2026 The scholarship is renewable annually until graduation for existing…
Federal Ministry of Education Launches ₦50m Student-Led Venture Capital Grant Programme (S-VCG) Hello SKILLS AREWA HUB Community, The Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched the Student-Led Venture Capital Grant Programme (S-VCG)—a bold national initiative designed to support student innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigerian tertiary institutions. Through this programme, eligible students can access equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to scale innovative, technology-driven business ideas. This funding is a grant, not a loan, meaning beneficiaries do not give up ownership or repay the funds. What the S-VCG Offers Equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million per successful student or…
Federal Government Announces Opening of Federal Technical Colleges Admission Portal The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria, as part of its commitment to providing free, skills-driven technical education for Nigerian youths. The announcement, obtained by Nigeria Startup News on Monday, follows the approval of the initiative by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON. This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s broader strategy to expand access to quality technical and vocational education and equip young Nigerians with practical, employable, and industry-relevant…
Call for Applications: Heirs Insurance Hackathon 2026 | Up to ₦9 Million in Prizes The Heirs Insurance Group has officially announced the Heirs Insurance Hackathon 2026, a nationwide innovation challenge open to students of Nigerian tertiary institutions. This forward-looking hackathon is designed to identify bold, practical, and scalable Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that address real-world challenges within Nigeria’s insurance industry. This initiative underscores Heirs Insurance Group’s strong commitment to youth innovation, digital transformation, and the future of insurance in Africa. About the Hackathon The Heirs Insurance Hackathon 2026 invites students to design AI-powered solutions capable of solving critical issues in…