WORLD INSTITUTE OF DISABILITY (WID) GLOBAL HEUMANN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2024 FOR DISABILITY LEADERS AND ADVOCATES

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024, 11:59 PM Pacific Time WID’s Global Heumann Fellowship Program aims to honor and extend Judy Heumann’s legacy by supporting disability leaders and advocates worldwide. Fellows will undertake projects that advance disability rights and disability justice in their regional communities, contributing to an equitable, inclusive, and just world. The fellowship, spanning […]

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FMSH/UNIMED SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS FROM SOUTH MEDITERRANEAN

Application Deadline: March 18, 2024, 17:00 (Paris time). The Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme (FMSH) and the Mediterranean Universities Union  (UNIMED)  offer short-term fellowships of 2 or 3 months in France for young researchers native from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia and Syria and affiliated to one of the 164 Universities member of UNIMED.(Opportunities for Africa)   This research stay is designed to enable researchers to conduct […]

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2024 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN SOUTH KOREA.

In 2024, Korean government aims to invite 2,200 international students for 2024 Global Korea Scholarship program for graduate degrees. Prospective candidates are required to submit applications either through the Korean Embassy in their home country (embassy track) or directly to specified universities (university track). For inquiries related to application details, including deadlines, submission methods, additional document requirements, authentication, […]

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2024 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS BY DAAD/NELGA

In the “Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Policy in Africa” (SLGA) program, the DAAD sponsors a fellowship initiative designed for young academics and professionals from African Union member states specializing in Land Governance and Land Management. The program’s objective is to facilitate the implementation of enhanced land policies in selected African countries. Key areas of […]

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UN-WSA NIGERIA YOUTH AMBASSADORS’ CONFERENCE: ZAMFARA SEEKS INNOVATORS’ PARTNERSHIP ON SECURITY, HEALTHTECH, AND ELEARNING

The Zamfara State Government, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with technology innovators in the areas of security, health, and education. Dr. Habib Abubakar Gajam, the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency (ZITDA), announced this partnership during the United Nations World Summit Award (UN-WSA) Nigeria Youth Ambassadors […]

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INUWA AFFIRMS NITDA’S DEDICATION TO FOSTER GROWTH IN NORTH’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting and catalyzing the emergence and growth of the innovation ecosystem in northern Nigeria. The director-general provided this assurance considering the comparatively low visibility of the innovation ecosystem in Northern Nigeria, despite the region being a […]

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ZIGAMU ADDRESSES TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES IN OWERRI

Zigamu is transforming transportation in Owerri and nearby cities with its innovative approach. One of the main challenges in Owerri’s transportation system is the absence of designated bus stops. This lack of clear pickup and drop-off points causes confusion, delays, and a disorganized commuting experience. Taxi services in Owerri also face issues of disorganization and […]

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RUKKIES DECOR INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE HUB FOR FLORAL ARTISTRY AND DESIGN IN WEST AFRICA

…Creating Opportunities for Empowering Youth with RAFAD Rukkies Decor, a leading player in the field of interior design, has declared the establishment of the first Floral Artistry and Design Centre in West Africa, poised to redefine artistic expression and youth development in the region. Located in the vibrant heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, this inventive […]

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Wilson Center/Sasakawa Peace Foundation Japan Scholar Programme 2023 (Funded)

COMPETITION FOR JAPAN SCHOLARS The Japan Scholar initiative is supported by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote research on issues of mutual concern between Japan and the United States.   The Wilson Center’s Asia Program and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation’s Japan-U.S. Program are soliciting applications for the joint Japan Scholar Program based in Washington DC. […]

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ANAMBRA STATE PARTNER 26 BIG TECH COMPAINES

It was reported a month ago after Anambra State adopted the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), the government is forming a technology collaboration and cooperation alliance with up to 26 US-based companies. These companies include Google, Meta, Amazon Web Services, Dell, VISA, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. The alliance could boost technological exchange and economic growth, benefiting Anambra State’s tech sector and […]

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