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FG Power Force

Call For Applications: FG Power Force Program 2026 (Free Technical Training & Employment Opportunity for 5,000 Nigerian Youths)

Applications are now open for the Federal Government Power Force Programme 2026, a nationwide initiative under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) aimed at training and recruiting 5,000 young Nigerians for careers in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The programme is designed to equip participants with practical skills in meter installation and maintenance through structured technical training delivered by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). As part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address Nigeria’s estimated five million meter deficit, the initiative also creates employment and income opportunities for young people while supporting the country’s energy infrastructure development. Eligibility Criteria The programme is open to: Young Nigerians interested in acquiring technical and vocational skills Individuals seeking employment or income-generating opportunities Applicants passionate about contributing to Nigeria’s energy sector development Specific academic requirements have not been stated. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early, as only 5,000 training slots a

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria The programme is open to: Young Nigerians interested in acquiring technical and vocational skills Individuals seeking employment or income-generating opportunities Applicants passionate about contributing to Nigeria’s energy

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Africa

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Funding varies

Nestlé Internships and Apprenticeships 2026

Call for Applications: Nestlé Internships and Apprenticeships 2026 | Paid Global Opportunities

Applications are now open for the Nestlé Internships and Apprenticeships 2026. As one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, Nestlé offers students and early-career professionals the opportunity to gain practical work experience through internship and apprenticeship programmes across multiple countries. These programmes are designed to help participants develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to real business projects across Nestlé’s global operations. About the Programme Nestlé’s internship and apprenticeship programmes provide participants with practical exposure to real-world business challenges across different areas of the company’s value chain. Internships typically last between one and six months, depending on the project, while apprenticeship programmes run for two to three years, offering technical and vocational training alongside professional and personal development. Advertisement Participants will work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, and develop the technical and soft skills needed to build successful careers. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be full-time studen

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be full-time students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Be eligible to apply regardless of gender Demonstrate active involvement in extracurricular activities Possess strong interpersonal and co

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Africa

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Funding varies

Timbuktoo MineTech Startup Incubation

Call For Applications: Timbuktoo MineTech Startup Incubation Programme 2026 for African Startups

Applications are now open for the Timbuktoo MineTech Startup Incubation Programme 2026 , a pan-African incubation initiative by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) designed to support startups developing innovative technologies for Africa’s mining sector. Hosted through the timbuktoo MineTech Hub in Zambia, the programme aims to identify and accelerate startups building solutions that make mining safer, cleaner, more transparent, and more sustainable across the continent. Selected startups will join the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network , gaining access to world-class incubation, mentors, investors, and AI-powered business support. Programme Benefits Selected startups will receive: Structured incubation delivered by accredited incubators within the timbuktoo network One-on-one mentorship from industry experts and experienced founders Investment readiness support Access to investors and strategic partners across Africa AI-powered startup guidance through the timbuktoo digital platform Learning resources and business development support Opportunities to join a pan-African innovation ecosystem connecting founders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners. Who Can Apply?

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Africa

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Funding varies

WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics

Call For Applications: WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program for Nigerians ( Up to ₦200m Prizes)

Applications are now open for the Wema Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0, the bank’s flagship innovation programme designed to empower startups, developers, designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities. With a prize pool of up to ₦200 million, Hackaholics 7.0 provides participants with access to industry experts, investors, strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and one of Africa’s largest innovation communities. About the Programme Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon that brings together technology enthusiasts, startups, and creative problem-solvers to develop innovative digital solutions that address real-world challenges. The programme follows a hybrid format, combining virtual and physical activities, and culminates in a grand finale where top teams pitch their solutions to industry leaders and investors. Advertisement Focus Areas Participants can build solutions in any of the following sectors: Financial Inclusion Healthcare Digital Transformation Sustainability Education Social Impact Future of Work Benefits Successful participants will receive: Opportunity to win a share of ₦200 million in cash prizes and funding

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Commit to participating throughout the programme Be available for both virtual and physical sessions Be willing to share relevant business data for mentorship purposes Demonstrate readiness to engage with customer

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Africa

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prize pool of up to ₦200 million, Hackaholics 7.0 provides participants with access to industry experts, investors, strategic par

Dangote Cement Undergraduate Engineering Research

Call for Applications: Dangote Cement Undergraduate Engineering Research Competition 2026 (Up to ₦1.5 Million)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Dangote Cement Industry-Based Engineering Research Competition, an initiative sponsored by Dangote Cement Plc and organized by the Academic & Research Board (ARB) of the University of Lagos Engineering Society (ULES). The competition is designed to encourage undergraduate engineering students to develop innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges in the cement manufacturing industry while bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial practice. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be currently enrolled undergraduate engineering students in Nigeria Apply as a team of 2–4 students Belong to the same university Submit original and unpublished work Select one competition challenge track Multidisciplinary engineering teams are encouraged. Previous experience in the cement industry is not required. Prize Pool Successful teams will compete for a total of ₦1.5 million in cash prizes: 1st Place: ₦700,000 + Certificate 2nd Place: ₦500,000 + Certificate 3rd Place: ₦300,000 + Certificate Participants will also receive: Professional mentorship from industry experts Networking opportunities with engineering professi

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be currently enrolled undergraduate engineering students in Nigeria Apply as a team of 2–4 students Belong to the same university Submit original and unpublished work Select one competition challenge track Multidi

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Africa

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Prize Pool Successful teams will compete for a total of ₦1.5 million in cash prizes: 1st Place: ₦700,000 + Certificate 2nd Place: ₦500,000 +

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UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026

Call for Applications: UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026

Applications are now open for the UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026 , an opportunity for young African leaders to help shape the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP) youth agenda across the continent. UNDP is seeking 11 exceptional young leaders from Africa’s five regions and the diaspora to serve on a two-year advisory council that will co-create and influence programmes designed to advance youth development, innovation, and inclusive growth across Africa. Council members will work alongside UNDP teams in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi, and Pretoria while engaging with Country Offices in 46 African countries to help design, implement, monitor, and evaluate youth-focused initiatives. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be an African national aged 18–34 years at the time of selection. Live in Africa or be part of the African diaspora (a maximum of two positions are reserved for diaspora applicants). Demonstrate leadership, innovation, or community engagement experience in areas such as: Systems thinking Communication Governance Political transitions Peacebuilding Climate action Mental health Gender equality Green, blue, or orange economy Poverty reduction Digital inn

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be an African national aged 18–34 years at the time of selection

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Africa

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Funding varies

She Leads Africa BoostHer

Call For Applications: She Leads Africa BoostHer Programme 2026 for Young Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

Applications are open for the She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Programme 2026 , a programme designed to help young Nigerian women develop the skills, confidence and support needed to build businesses and achieve greater economic independence. The programme is delivered by She Leads Africa in collaboration with Jobberman and combines self-paced learning, live masterclasses, mentorship, networking and practical business support. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to Nigerian women aged 18–35 , including women who: Have an innovative business idea Are already running a business Want to develop their entrepreneurial skills Are students or recent graduates Want to turn an existing skill into a source of income. What Does the Programme Offer? Participants can access: Expert-led training Self-paced digital courses Live weekly masterclasses Business mentorship and networking Business ideation and branding training Financial management and leadership skills Career development support Business and job opportunities Potential funding through grants and business pitch opportunities A community of ambitious Nigerian women. Skills You Can Learn Entrepreneurial participants can develop skills in

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Africa

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Funding varies

FAO Young Professionals

Call For Applications: FAO Young Professionals Program 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Young Professionals Programme (YPP), a competitive recruitment initiative designed for talented young professionals seeking to build an international career with FAO. The programme targets qualified young professionals, particularly nationals from non-represented and underrepresented FAO member countries, with priority consideration given to candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and developing countries. Selected Young Professional Officers will work alongside international and national staff and contribute to the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FAO programmes and activities. About the Programme Young Professional Officers may work on assignments with country-specific, regional, sector-based or thematic focuses under the supervision of senior FAO staff. Successful candidates will receive a two-year fixed-term contract , subject to a one-year probationary period. Advertisement Young Professional Officers are generally appointed at the P-1 step 1 level and mo

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Africa

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Kuda SIWES

Call For Applications: Kuda SIWES Program for Nigerian Undergraduates 2026

Applications are now open for the Kuda SIWES Internship Program 2026 , offering eligible Nigerian undergraduates the opportunity to gain practical industry experience through the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) . The programme is designed to help students apply classroom knowledge in a professional work environment while developing technical and workplace skills in one of Africa’s leading digital banking companies. Programme Benefits Selected interns will receive: Hands-on industry experience Practical exposure within assigned departments Opportunities to work on real projects Professional mentorship and learning Career development and workplace experience Exposure to a collaborative and innovative work environment. Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Be currently enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution Be eligible for the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Be studying a course relevant to the assigned department Possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email Demonstrate willingness to learn and take initiative Have good communication and interpersonal skills Show professionalism, punctuality, and reliability. Preferred Sk

Eligibility: eligible Nigerian undergraduates the opportunity to gain practical industry experience through the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)

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Africa

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CAPSHA South-South Collaboration Innovation Pitch

Call For Applications: CAPSHA South-South Collaboration Innovation Pitch Challenge 2026 (Up to US$15,000 in Grants)

Applications are now open for the CAPSHA South-South Collaboration Innovation Pitch Challenge 2026 , an initiative designed to support innovative partnerships that strengthen agricultural capacity sharing and promote sustainable food systems across the Global South. The challenge seeks collaborative projects that address agricultural challenges through knowledge exchange, innovation, and South-South cooperation, with successful partnerships eligible for grants of up to US$15,000 . Grant Benefits Selected partnerships will receive: Up to US$15,000 in grant funding Support to implement innovative agricultural capacity-sharing projects Opportunities to strengthen South-South collaboration Increased visibility within the agricultural innovation ecosystem Networking opportunities with agricultural institutions and development partners. Who Can Apply? The challenge is open to: Agricultural organizations Research institutions Universities Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Farmer organizations and cooperatives Agribusinesses Multi-stakeholder partnerships working on agricultural innovation and capacity sharing. Applicants should review the official guidelines for the full eligibility r

Eligibility: eligible for grants of up to US$15,000

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Africa

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grants of up to US$15,000

Africa Youths in Digital Health

Call For Applications: Africa Youths in Digital Health Network (YiDHN)

Applications are now open to join the Africa Youths in Digital Health Network (YiDHN) , a continental initiative under the Africa CDC Youth Programme that brings together young professionals, students, innovators, and researchers passionate about transforming healthcare through digital technologies. The network provides members with opportunities to build skills, collaborate with peers across Africa, and participate in training, mentorship, research, and innovation initiatives in digital health. Membership Benefits Members of the network can access: Digital health training and capacity-building programmes Mentorship from experts in public health and digital health Networking with young professionals across Africa Research and innovation opportunities Leadership and advocacy initiatives Exclusive access to workshops, webinars, and professional development programmes Opportunities to collaborate on projects that improve health outcomes across the continent. Who Can Apply? The network is open to young Africans who are interested in: Digital Health Public Health Health Innovation Health Technology Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Research Health Policy Digital Transformation It is

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Africa

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NYSC to Tech Job ₦250 Million

Call For Applications: NYSC to Tech Job ₦250 Million Scholarship Fund for Nigerian Graduates and Corps Members

Applications are open for the NYSC to Tech Job Scholarship Fund , a ₦250 million initiative designed to help eligible Nigerian graduates and NYSC participants gain practical technology skills and improve their chances of accessing jobs and internships in the digital economy. The fund is being shared among 1,562 eligible learners , with each successful applicant receiving approximately ₦160,000 in part-scholarship support towards an eligible AltSchool Africa technology diploma. Scholarship Benefits Successful applicants can receive: ₦160,000 in scholarship support ₦10,000 towards the application fee ₦150,000 towards tuition fees Access to an eligible technology diploma programme Practical, industry-aligned technical training Career support and mentorship Opportunities for internships and job placement after completing the programme Potential laptop support for selected learners who do not have a device for learning. Important: This is a partial scholarship , not a fully funded scholarship. Beneficiaries will still be required to pay the remaining school fees after the ₦160,000 support is applied. Who Can Apply? The scholarship is open to: Current NYSC corps members Recent NYSC alumn

Eligibility: eligible Nigerian graduates and NYSC participants gain practical technology skills and improve their chances of accessing jobs and internships in the digital economy

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Africa

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Funding varies