Month: November 2023

With the goal of assisting exceptional students who have lost one or both of their parents and who are dedicated to returning to sub-Saharan Africa to further the socioeconomic advancement of the region, the Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI) is an international leadership program. Access to complete financial assistance for studying abroad is made possible by the AAI (equivalent to an undergraduate degree). Qualifications have either lost a parent or both. belong to one of the 49 sub-Saharan nations as citizens. own a stellar academic record from their three years of high school, regularly finishing in the top 10% of their class. lack the resources to attend college without outside funding

The Young Innovative Builders (YIB) program aims to acknowledge students in tertiary institutions across the country who have completed an industrial training program. This program recognizes the significance of industrial training programs in providing practical experience for applying knowledge. Under the YIB program, young Nigerians who have developed innovative projects aligned with the Ministry’s objectives to grow the digital economy will be showcased and rewarded. The top 48 projects in each state and the FCT will receive laptops, while the next best 40 projects will receive tablets. Eligibility To be eligible for the program, you must be a student enrolled in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution pursuing your first degree. Additionally,

The Livingston Awards for young journalists were established in 1981 to recognize and support young journalists under the age of 35. Over the past four decades, these awards have been a platform for identifying exceptional young journalists and nurturing the future leaders of newsrooms. Format The Livingston Awards welcome entries in various formats, including print, online, video, audio, and data visualization. Award Each year, a prize of $10,000 is awarded in three categories: local, national, and international reporting. The winners are chosen by a panel of judges who have a deep commitment to the program and are highly respected in the field of journalism. Winning a Livingston Award not only

The NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 is back and is specifically aimed at helping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This state-level intervention, which is part of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Program, seeks to mitigate the local impacts of the global pandemic by protecting the livelihoods of vulnerable households and supporting the recovery of local economic activities, with a particular focus on MSMEs. The NG-Cares Grant Programme is working in partnership with the World Bank, the Federal Government, and the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support the survival of SMEs across Nigeria’s states. The program is implementing

The UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development was established in 2008 with the aim of supporting the improvement of teaching and learning quality in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4 on education, which is a key priority for UNESCO. This prestigious Prize is awarded every two years and is generously supported by the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance (Hamdan Foundation). The Hamdan Foundation, founded in 1998 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates, focuses on promoting educational excellence and supporting giftedness and innovation. Its goal is to enhance educational performance at

The NITDA Fourth Industrial Revolution Technology Application (4IRTA) serves as NITDA’s platform for showcasing the potential of 4IR technologies (UAVs, IoT, AI, and Blockchain) in various sectors of the Nigerian economy. These demonstration projects will be designed as pilots to demonstrate how these technologies can be successfully implemented in Nigeria. The Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance (Hamdan Foundation) generously supports the Prize, which is awarded every two years. Eligibility The 10 selected projects will focus on the application of UAV, IoT, AI, and Blockchain in different agricultural sub-sectors, such as crop production, fishery, livestock, and forestry. Project proposals must demonstrate the use of 4IR Technologies

The 2024 World Justice Challenge for young changemakers, themed “The Rule of Law Foundation of Democracy,” has been announced by the World Justice Project. This Challenge aims to recognize, promote, and support individuals who are implementing effective strategies to strengthen the rule of law, reverse autocracy, and rebuild trust in democratic governance. There are several categories in which awards will be given: 1. Ensuring that electoral processes and transitions of government power are governed by the law. 2. Building citizen trust in justice institutions and ensuring that justice systems are independent, impartial, accountable, transparent, and ethical. 3. Protecting free media and establishing a robust and reliable information ecosystem in the