About MINDS The Mandela Institute for Development Studies was founded in 2010. It is an Africa-wide institute and its mission is to formulate policies that will help develop the African Institutions. They work to solve the immediate, midterm as well as long-term developmental goals comprehensively and in an aggregate manner. MINDS Scholarship Programme For […]
Nigeria’s fintech landscape has been a hub of innovation for the past two decades. In 2000, automated teller machines were a rarity, and people endured long queues to withdraw money. Electronic payments were virtually non-existent. However, companies like Interswitch paved the way for improved access to cash and digital payments. Recent players like Paystack and […]
The introduction of the electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) platform by the Lagos state government allows residents to submit, explore, and authenticate land titles online throughout the state prior to any purchase. Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed this information on Friday through his verified X handle. The Governor emphasized that the e-GIS platform has digitized accessibility to […]
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA) have forged a strategic alliance to confront the urgent issue of climate change in Nigeria. The formalization of this collaboration occurred through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the NCCC office in Abuja on the previous day. This partnership seeks to […]
Acess Bank PLC FCMB Fidelity Banking Premier Bank GTBANK Stanbic IBTC Sterling Financial United Bank of Africa (UBA) Wema Financial Zenith Banking The landscape of personal finance has evolved with the integration of mobile banking into the daily routines of numerous consumers. A recent examination by Mastercard, a global leader in payments and technology, reveals […]
Fellowships The Mercatus Center offers fellowships providing training and support for students studying political economy at Mason and universities around the world.Applications are open! Browse our fellowships below. We offer fellowships for: For Students at George Mason University PhD Fellowship The PhD Fellowship is a competitive, full-time fellowship program for students pursuing a doctoral degree […]
Facebook’s largest user group, comprising nearly a third (29.9%), falls within the 25-34 age range. The age distribution includes 4.8% (13-17 years), 21.5% (18-24 years), 19.4% (35-44 years), 11.6% (45-54 years), 7.3% (55-64 years), and 5.6% (65 years and above). Below are the lists of sites own by Facebook. Meta-Owned Platforms: SocialHub Pixify ChatSphere Connect […]
A one-year program for graduate students from any university and discipline who are interested in public policy. Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due March 15, 2024. Apply Details The total award of up to $5,000 includes: Qualifications In order to be accepted into the Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship program, you must be: About the Fellowship The Frédéric Bastiat […]
A one-year program for doctoral students from any university and discipline with training in quantitative methods and interest in political economy. Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due March 15, 2024. Apply Details The total award of up to $7,000 includes: Qualifications In order to be accepted into the Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship program, you must be: About […]
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program envisions a transformative network of young people and institutions driving inclusive and equitable socio-economic change in Africa. Since launching in 2012, the Program has supported nearly 45,000 young people in Africa to pursue secondary or tertiary education.To enable Scholars and young people across Africa to succeed, we know there is a need to […]
