THOMSON FOUNDATION YOUNG JOURNALIST AWARD 2024 FOR JOURNALISTS WORLDWIDE.

Application Deadline:  9th August 2024 Applications are now open for the 2024 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award. The annual competition is organised in partnership with the UK’s Foreign Press Association (FPA) and is presented at their annual awards event in London.  The competition enables journalists aged 30 and under, from countries with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita […]

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Economic considerations for minimum wage determination

Nigerians are currently experiencing a historic and alarming increase in the prices of goods and services, marking one of the most challenging episodes in recent history. This general price hike began in 2022 due to global supply chain bottlenecks, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, and widespread insecurity in Nigeria. The situation was exacerbated by […]

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FG rates NPA 100% on PEBEC ranking

The Federal Government’s Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has awarded the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) a perfect score of 100% for its performance in enhancing the ease of doing business in Nigeria. This recognition was announced at the recently concluded PEBEC cohort #3 program. The accolade was bestowed upon the NPA for its dedication […]

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COUNCIL OF EUROPE 8TH ARAB-EUROPEAN YOUTH FORUM 2024 FOR YOUTH LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS (FULLY FUNDED TO LUXOR, EGYPT)

Application Deadline: 24 July 2024. Applications are now open for the 8th Arab-European Youth Forum. In cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sport of Egypt, the 2024 Arab-European Youth Forum is organised with a view to reset and re-launch the cooperation between young people and youth movements affiliated to the two organisations. The forum will be a […]

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IF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE 2024 – ROUND 2 FOR YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS ( EUR 100,000 IN PRIZE MONEY.)

Application Deadline: September 13, 2024 Applications are now open for the round 2 of the iF Social Impact Prize 2024. The iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE supports projects that contribute to improving our society. If you work towards achieving one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, your project is eligible. Applying is free of charge. […]

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THE WESTERWELLE YOUNG FOUNDERS PROGRAMME – AUTUMN 2024 FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS (FULLY FUNDED TO BERLIN, GERMANY)

Application Deadline: 11 August, 2024 23:59 CET Applications are now open for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme – Autumn 2024. The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP) is a six-month fellowship for 25 leaders uplifting emerging and developing markets towards a sustainable future. Requirements You are a citizen or resident of a developing or emerging country. You have […]

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ERNST AND YOUNG (EY) TECHNOLOGY RISK GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2025

Application Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the 2025 Ernst and Young (EY) Technology Risk Graduate Programme. Technology Risk is considered a ‘Hybrid’ Service Line, which provides work under assurance and consulting roles.​ Tech Risk supports the external audits of a variety of clients from private businesses to the world’s largest organisations – giving confidence to […]

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GAIN AGRI-BUSINESS INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2024 FOR NIGERIAN AGRI-TECH STARTUPS.

Application Deadline:  26th, July 2024 Applications are now open for the 2024 GAIN AGRI-Business Innovation Challenge. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a Swiss-based foundation launched at the UN in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition in partnership with the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) has co-created the Agribusiness Innovation Challenge to attract eligible agritech startups […]

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