Shocking,as the Federal Government slashes allocation to its Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) by a massive 94 per cent in the proposed 2020 budget. This was made known as the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development led by Sadiya farouq had its budget defense with the Nigeria Senate yesterday. In each of the previous three budget cycles, the programmes were allocated N500 billion. If these have been accurate, what will the N30 billion allocated to them in the 2020 budget proposal do? For over three years, the NSIP has been the largest social protection programme in Nigeria’s history. A massive empowerment programme designed to meet the needs of poor and vulnerable Nigerians and they expect the government to strengthen and expand the roll out of the programmes given the increasing level of poverty in the country. It is therefore surprising that the government is cutting back drastically on allocation to the programmes. Does ...
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Closes : November 15, 2019 Apply TECHTRIBE ACCELERATOR 2019 Become Investment Ready In Just 7 Months TechTribe Accelerator has developed a seven-month online investment readiness accelerator, to get tech and IP driven ventures ready for expansion and funding. Entrepreneurs that are focused on addressing the challenges highlighted by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (poverty, education, healthcare, gender equality, food security, financial inclusion, energy, water, and other climate action, etc), have an important role to play in manifesting more equitable and resilient societies. Applications for the first cohort opened on the 13th of September 2019 . In January 2020, at least 100 ventures will begin the seven-month online accelerator; 30 of these will be awarded virtual mentorships. The TTA’s first cohort will include ventures from seven SADC countries. THE PROGRAM The accelerator will offer entrepreneurs support and equip them with ...
MBTN AFRICA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR 2020 Identifying, Support and Funding the Next Generation of Technology The MBTN Africa Innovation Accelerator program aims to identify, support and fund the next generation of technology-enabled start-ups solving problems in African Markets. Join the program to grow your company and get ready for global scaling. We support entrepreneurs with a strong purpose by connecting them to the brightest business minds in the industry. The program provides access to the African startup ecosystem, industry specialists, corporate partners, talent, capital and coaching. We’re interested in startups that are creating the future of Africa’s development story, using promising new technologies to make a positive impact. For the MBTN Africa Innovation Accelerator program, we are looking for founders with: Domain Expertise We are looking for deep expertise and knowledge in one specific domain. The perfect founder profile has vast experience working in one specifi...
Are you a talented innovator/inventor/entrepreneur with a Tech-Enabled Medical Device that addresses the lack of access to quality and affordable health services & technologies in East Africa? We want you… Villgro Kenya, a business incubator and impact investor in the health sector, is looking for Innovative Medical Device solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable health services & technologies in low-income populations across East Africa. We believe that Africa’s development problems will be sustainably resolved through for-profit, innovative products & business models that are demand-driven and scalable. Such enterprises deliver social impact by creating jobs for Africa’s rural and urban poor or by meeting their needs as the target market. How you will benefit Funding – Startups can apply to join Villgro Kenya’s portfolio and receive funding from $20, 000 to help advance product development Business development expert...
The third edition of the Innovate for Life program by Amref Health Africa will be centred around developing shared value partnerships between Amref country offices in Kenya and Ethiopia and health innovators to support health innovations from around the world scale in SSA and address major health challenges in the region. Africa has one of the world’s youngest populations, and it’s set to double by 2050, meaning the demand for stable wages and employment in Africa will rise dramatically. The IFC estimated that there is a $331 billion funding gap in Africa to support small and medium enterprises grow and help to employ Africa’s youth in the future. With less than 1% of global health expenditure and only 3% of the world’s health workers, Africa accounts for almost half the world’s deaths of children under five, has the highest maternal mortality rate, and bears a heavy toll from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. As the population in Africa increases rapidly, while the exist...
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is proud to announce the 10 finalists of the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES25) startup pitch competition . The competition is organized by the NESG in partnership with Sterling Bank, Venture Garden Group and its startup investment/acceleration arm, GreenHouse Capital . This collaborative effort seeks to empower Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria with funding and mentorship. Six hundred and eighty-nine (689) applications were received for the startup pitching competition and after a rigorous selection process, 10 finalists were selected. The 10 finalists in no particular order are: Agriple – Nigeria Agriple – Our Solution, Agriple, is an online platform developed to directly connect farmers with consumers and off-takers to reduce farm to fork time, increase wealth, and reduce food waste. Since most of the food waste from Nigeria and Africa come from post-harvest ...
Federal Govt Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards 2020/2021 for Nigerians to Study Abroad (fully funded)
The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2020/2021 Nomination Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Federal Government Scholarship Awards for: A. BILATERAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT (BEA) i) Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Cuba, Romania, Japan, Macedonia ; and ii) Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, e.t.c. 3.0 FIELDS OF STUDY a. Undergraduate level – Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), etc.; and b. Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and PhD) in all fields. 4.0 CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY A. UNDERGRADUATE SC...
THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NIGERIAN AWARD IS AS FOLLOWS: Applicants for Postgraduate studies should possess a minimum of first degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division. Applicant must be registered Full-Time students of Federal or State Universities. All other applicants (UG, HND & NCE) must be registered full-time students in their second year or above in Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. All undergraduate Scholarship applicants (Physically challenged inclusive) must have at least 4.0 Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) on a five (5) point scale or its equivalents or 5.0 on a 7 point scale. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NA The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session. It shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time studies. Change of course or Institution is not allowed. The Scholarship award is to assist the scholar in the payment o...
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an ARM initiative in partnership with TechnoVision that aims at providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to develop start-up ventures that add meaningful value to the Nation’s economy. The DAAYTA 2020 initiative is in line with ARM’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the aim of building a generation of change leaders, working together to build a better future. The DAAYTA Initiative seeks to support business ideas that intentionally create positive societal impact while generating a financial return. The DAAYTA program was inaugurated by ARM in 2015 in honour of its founding CEO to promote lifelong learning by aiding young Nigerian graduates and undergraduates bring their ideas to life. Applicants to the DAAYTA 2020 program are required to propose practical solutions with a credible business plan for profit-making ventures that have the potential of generating significant, measurable and sustainable social im...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged qualified Nigerians to apply for the vacant position of Director-General of the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco. According to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretariat, applications for the vacant position must be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and should be sent to: Directorate of Cabinet, OIC General Secretariat, PO Box 178, Jeddah-21411, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Fax No. +966126512288, Email: vacancy@oic-oci.org The ministry’s spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwonye, in a statement, said the deadline for the submission of application is Thursday, October 31, 2019. The ministry urged interested applicants to.visit: https://www.oicoci.org/vacancies and click on vacancies at the bottom of the website for details. The ministry also asked qualified Nigerians to apply for the vacant position of Public Relations (PR) and Outreach Adviser at the Islamic Organisation for Food ...
Call for Application for 3 Days Step Down Training on Strategic Advocacy for 35 Young Advocate in Kaduna State.
Deadline: 30TH October at 12 Noon. Association of Positive Youth Living with HIV (APYIN Kaduna State) with support from UNICEF Kaduna State will be conducting a 3 days step down training for 35 young advocates in Kaduna State on Strategic Advocacy. This training is a build on from the earlier training done by UNAIDS West and Central Africa Regional Office in Dakar Senegal for West and Central Africa Youth Advocates. APYIN desire to spread it scope to absorb young advocate who will work with the organization to continuously stair advocacy push geared at policy makers, government stakeholders, donors and implementing partners for health and Socio-economic needs of Adolescents and Young People in Kaduna State. The training seeks to empower this young advocate to better work and engage at the state level. Individuals who meets the following eligibility can apply. -Must be residing in Kaduna State. -Must be residing from either of this local government areas (Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Igab...
The NADDC Automotive Design Challenge is an initiative of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) that is aimed at the discovery and promotion of automotive design capabilities in Nigeria. The annual event would present relevant automotive challenges of the country and give opportunity for innovative Nigerians to express their talents in applicable design solutions. The 2019 focus will be the design of Nigeria applicable Mini Taxi and cost effective Mini Tractor. The 2019 Automotive Design Focus: Participants are required to submit entries of their design concepts of Nigeria applicable designs in the following automobile categories: i. Intra-city Mini Taxi ii. Cost-effective Mini Tractor Winners in the Six (6) geopolitical zones will win amazing prizes, and additionally, national finalists will be attached to the Council’s exciting Research & Development team. Eligibility ● NADDC Automotive Design Challenge is open only to Nigerians, ...
John F kennedy (JFK) Profiles in Courage Scholarship Essay Contest 2020 for U.S.A High School Students ($10,000 in cash prize)
DEADLINE: January 17, 2020 John F kennedy (JFK) Profiles in Courage Scholarship Essay Contest 2020 for U.S.A High School Students In Profiles in Courage , John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage . The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews. ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS Eligibility The contest is open to United States high school ...