Mouka, Herconomy, and Others Empower Women Entrepreneurs with Over N1,000,000 Grants Mouka, in collaboration with Herconomy (formerly AGS Tribe), has continued its commitment to empowering women by presenting cash grants to outstanding women who juggle entrepreneurship and motherhood. This initiative, dubbed “Mum in Business,” honors women who overcome numerous challenges to achieve remarkable success in their business ventures. Since 2019, Mouka has partnered with Herconomy, Nigeria’s first fintech company for women. Herconomy focuses on empowering female entrepreneurs and professionals through financial services, capacity building, community support, and opportunities. The initiative aims to recognize and support women who exemplify resilience and…
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Digital Future for Africa: African Development Bank and Intel to Train Millions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and technology giant Intel have formalized their cooperation to transform the African digital ecosystem. The partnership aims to equip 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with AI skills. Sealed at the recent African Development Bank’s Annual Meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, the deal will help create a critical mass of Africans proficient in Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills to accelerate growth and productivity and position Africans as contributors, not just consumers of 4IR. The training will address socio-economic challenges…
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board Announces $30m Interest from $300m Intervention Fund The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reported a $30 million interest yield from its $300 million intervention fund, managed by the Bank of Industry (BoI). This fund has provided loans to 70 investors in the oil and gas sector, demonstrating its impact on local content development and capacity building within the industry. Background and Purpose of the Fund Performance and Impact Controversy and Clarifications Future Enhancements and Strategic Changes– Continuous Improvement: The NCDMB is committed to further enhancing the NCI Fund’s impact and efficiency.–…
Call For Applications: World Food Forum Global Youth Hackathon on Food Waste 2024 The Global Youth Hackathon on Food Waste is designed to engage passionate individuals in developing innovative, community-based solutions to combat food waste. Participants will collaborate, receive mentorship and refine their proposals through several stages, culminating in actionable initiatives that can significantly reduce food waste within their communities. Teams and individuals interested in participating can submit preliminary proposals in English, which will be reviewed by a diverse panel of evaluators from WFF, KidsforSDGs, and technical experts. The top 15 proposals will be selected for inclusion in the hackathon.…
Call For Applications: GRID Alternatives/WRISE Solar Power Fellowship GRID Alternatives and WRISE are partnering again for a Rising Solar fellowship program to give aspiring solar professionals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a career in renewable energy. The program, part of GRID and Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy’s (WRISE) workforce diversity initiatives, is aimed at anyone identifying as a woman or marginalized gender training for careers in installation and design as well as college and graduate students studying renewable energy and related fields. Benefits Rising Solar Fellows receive: *WRISE will cover conference registration, travel, and lodging expenses…
Call For Applications: United Nations Tourism Internship 2024 ( Paid Internship) A sponsored project called the United Nations Tourism Internship allows young people to work at UN Tourism and gain professional experience. International students may be considered for a United Nations Tourism Internship based on their qualifications and the requirements of the Organization’s work program. Through its internship program, UN Tourism aims to promote sustainable and accessible tourism. Read Also: Giving Joy Grants for Women-led Initiatives (Grants ranging from US$250 to US$500) In addition, UN Tourism provides a number of other job openings after a rigorous, competitive hiring procedure that…
Call for Applications: Sony World Photography Awards 2025 for Students & Professional Photographers The Sony World Photography Awards is the leading competition for photographers and artists working in photography. Made up of four competitions (Professional, Open, Student and Youth), all entries are free and the top prize is $25,000. The Awards is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious photography competitions by elevating photographers’ careers – from established to emerging – since it started 16 years ago. Professional competition Open Competition Youth Competition Student Competition Competitions Timeline Deadline: January 10, 2025 Click HERE to Apply
TikTok Launches Global Change Makers Program With Over $1 million Grant TikTok has officially introduced its inaugural global social impact initiative, the TikTok Change Makers Program. This groundbreaking program aims to highlight creators and non-profits making significant differences in their communities through the platform. The initiative is designed to support these individuals and organizations in building engaged communities, reaching wider audiences, and realizing real-world opportunities through dedicated tools, resources, and financial contributions. Program Overview– Duration: Six months– Support: Provides selected creators with resources to build communities, reach new audiences, and unlock real-world opportunities.– Grants: TikTok will donate over $1 million…
Ekiti Business Owners Get FG’s N150,000 Grant Each At the Launch of 3rd Expanded MSME Clinics President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the provision of a N150,000 federal government grant to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ekiti State. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this directive during the launch of the 3rd edition of the Expanded National MSMEs Clinic in Ado Ekiti. Details of the Grant – Amount: N150,000 per MSME– Nature: Outright grant (no repayment required)– Purpose: To support and empower MSMEs in Ekiti State Expanded National MSMEs Clinic The Expanded National MSMEs Clinics aim to ease…
Call for Applications: GIZ Female Talents in Construction Project Cohort 2 Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons to participate in a free three-month skill upgrade training in the Female Talents in Construction Project 2024. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, in collaboration with Invest for Jobs, is excited to announce the launch of the second cohort of the Female Talents in Construction (FTC) Project. This initiative is aimed at empowering women in the construction industry through specialized training and certification. Eligibility Criteria Benefits Deadline: 16th June, 2024 Click HERE to Apply