My 25 years of experience studying poverty reduction programs in Nigeria started in 2000 as an expert on the gender and poverty reduction team of the EU funding and DRN implemented, Nigeria Programming Study (NPS) in 2000. The NPS was…
As the world marks World NGO Day on 27th February, rebasing of the Nigerian economy to include NGOs is a progressive move. For the first time, in 2025, the contribution of local NGOs to the Nigerian economy was captured in…
The Kano State Ministry of Education on has officially flagged off the 2025/2026 Annual School Census (ASC), with the state’s leadership issuing a strong call to action after Kano lost its position as the country’s top-performing state in last year’s…
Deadline: Rolling Basis
Applications are open for the UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme for CreativeTech Startups 2026. African startups with innovative technology solutions for the creative economy can access incubation, mentorship, investor readiness support, and a pan-African network to help scale their businesses
Deadline: 31 July 2026
The UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026 is inviting young African leaders aged 18 to 34 to apply for a two-year advisory role that will shape youth-centred policies and programmes across the continent while providing leadership development, regional networking, and engagement with UNDP and key development partners
Deadline: 3 August 2026
The AWLN 8th Intergenerational Retreat 2026 is inviting young African women leaders aged 18 to 45 to apply for a fully funded leadership programme in Gabon, offering mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities alongside influential women leaders from across Africa and the Diaspora.
Deadline: 14 July 2026
The Regional Community Organizing Institute 2026 is inviting young democracy and development practitioners from West Africa to apply for its fully funded leadership programme focused on community organizing, policy advocacy, civic engagement, and democratic leadership.
The AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Program – Financial Specialist 2026 is inviting experienced finance professionals from Africa and the African Diaspora to support public health institutions across the continent through technical volunteer assignments focused on financial management, governance, and capacity strengthening.
Deadline: 21 June 2026
The UN OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group 2026 is seeking young human rights advocates aged 18–28 to help shape global human rights initiatives, strengthen youth engagement, and contribute to international advocacy efforts.
