Author: Oluwole Omojofodun

Deadline: October 31, 2025 Are you building a startup that makes it easier for Africans to work across borders? The Job Alliance Cross Border Jobs Startup Competition 2025 is here to support innovative entrepreneurs working to improve labour mobility and create opportunities across Africa and beyond. This competition offers funding, mentorship, and global exposure for startups that are solving real challenges in cross-border recruitment, migration services, and job placement. About the Job Alliance Cross Border Jobs Startup Competition 2025 The Job Alliance Cross Border Jobs Startup Competition 2025 is designed to identify, support, and scale promising startups that are enabling…

Deadline: October 26, 2025 Are you passionate about using data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to shape public policy and create real social impact? The Policy Innovation Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship in Data Science and Policy Innovation 2026–2027 at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, offers an exceptional opportunity for emerging researchers to work at the intersection of technology and policy. This fully funded two-year fellowship is designed to equip postdoctoral researchers with the skills, environment, and resources to explore responsible AI applications that can drive meaningful policy change. About the Fellowship The Policy Innovation Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship in Data Science and Policy…

Deadline: December 1, 2025 Are you a startup founder looking for funding to scale your business? The Kuya Grant 2025 is an incredible global opportunity offering non-equity grants of up to $50,000 and investment support for high-potential startups around the world. Whether you are seeking to accelerate your operations or attract international backing, this grant could be the perfect boost your startup needs. In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the Kuya Grant 2025, including funding details, eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and key deadlines. About Kuya Grant 2025 The Kuya Grant 2025 is designed to…

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The promise of education technology (EdTech) in Africa has never been bigger. With slogans like “democratizing education” and “bridging the digital divide,” venture capital firms and development agencies are pouring millions of dollars into startups across the continent. From Nigeria’s booming tech scene to Kenya’s Silicon Savannah, EdTech is hailed as the tool to achieve inclusive education for all. But beneath the glowing headlines and investor hype lies a troubling question: Who really benefits from this digital revolution? The Funding Boom and the Equity Gap Between 2019 and 2023, African EdTech ventures attracted over $200 million in…

Deadline: November 30, 2025 The United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2026 (UN YPP 2026) is now open for applications. This prestigious recruitment initiative is designed to attract talented, highly qualified young professionals from around the world who are passionate about contributing to international development and diplomacy. Successful candidates join the UN Secretariat as international civil servants, starting a meaningful and rewarding career on the global stage. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an early-career professional, the United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2026 offers a unique opportunity to work in an international, multicultural environment while making a tangible impact on global…

Deadline: January 15, 2026 Are you a talented young writer looking to showcase your creativity on a national stage? The Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards 2026 are now open for applications, offering U.S. high school seniors a unique opportunity to win prestigious literary prizes and scholarships worth up to $10,000. Since 1993, Penguin Random House has supported diverse voices and emerging talent through this award, contributing over $2.9 million in scholarships. This is your chance to shine and get recognised for your literary skills! About the Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards 2026 The Penguin Random House Creative Writing…

Deadline: November 30, 2025 Are you a woman leader passionate about transforming global health systems? The Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health 2026-2027 is now open for applications! This prestigious programme aims to empower outstanding women from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to strengthen their leadership skills, mentor others, and contribute meaningfully to the global health landscape. Organised by the Harvard Global Health Institute in collaboration with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this fellowship is an incredible opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting impact.…

Deadline: November 12, 2025 Are you a passionate changemaker eager to make a lasting impact in your community and the world? The Dalai Lama Fellows Program 2026 is now accepting applications from emerging leaders worldwide. This prestigious, fully funded fellowship offers transformative leadership training, coaching, and a global network of like-minded visionaries committed to compassion-driven change. About the Dalai Lama Fellows Program 2026 The Dalai Lama Fellows Program 2026 is a unique one-year fellowship designed for young changemakers who want to cultivate leadership rooted in awareness, compassion, and integrity. Selected Fellows embark on a year-long journey that includes: Throughout the…

Deadline: December 1, 2025 Are you a passionate young leader working to create meaningful social change in your community and beyond? The Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 is now open for applications! This prestigious eight-month leadership and impact programme is designed to amplify the efforts of changemakers tackling today’s most pressing challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through capacity-building, peer learning, funding opportunities, and global exposure, the Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 offers an extraordinary platform for impact-driven individuals to strengthen their leadership, scale their projects, and join a vibrant community of social innovators worldwide. About…

As fossil-fuel companies publish glossy “net-zero” roadmaps and international investors hunt for high-value “nature-based solutions,” Nigeria’s mangroves have entered a new global marketplace. These carbon-rich ecosystems now attract developers, brokers and buyers of voluntary carbon credits, a business that promises to offset emissions, conserve biodiversity, and channel money into coastal communities. The promise is seductive: mangroves store massive amounts of carbon per hectare and can be protected or restored at far lower cost than industrial decarbonization. The risk, however, is that the same financial architecture that created extractive industries in the Niger Delta is now being repurposed to monetize conservation,…