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Presidential CNG Initiative: Youth Empowerment through Clean Energy (Distribution Of 2,000 CNG Powered Tricycles)

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Presidential CNG Initiative

In line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this initiative reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerians, particularly the youth. Through innovative programs like the Presidential CNG Initiative, the Federal Government are laying the foundation for a sustainable, self-reliant future by lowering transportation costs, creating jobs, and promoting clean energy solutions. The distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles is a significant step toward achieving economic growth and environmental responsibility, as envisioned in the Renewed Hope Agenda. (more…)

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African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Award 2024 (Up To USD $5,000 Funding)

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Applications are open for African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Award 2024. The Fellowship will support education, training, and communication programs relevant to improving the use and efficiency of plant nutrients in African agro-ecosystems. The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is a not-for-profit research and education organization founded in 2019 and based in Benguérir, Morocco. Their mission is enhanced plant nutrition for a resilient and food-secure Africa. (more…)

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AFRINYPE/STARS-LIKE-US Young Africa Enterprise Programme (YAEP) 2024 for Young African Entrepreneurs

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The Young Africa Enterprise Programme

The Young Africa Enterprise Programme (YAEP) is a pioneering initiative designed to empower young African entrepreneurs and catalyse economic growth across the continent. Developed by Stars-Like-Us Europe and African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE), YAEP aims to harness the potential of Africa’s young entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to thrive in the global marketplace.  African youth have enormous talents and will be encouraged to look inward and harness their potentials in SMEs as catalyst for personal and regional economic rebirth. (more…)

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KIC Young Farmer Business Academy 2024

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KIC Young Farmer Business Academy

Applications are now open for the 2024 KIC Young Farmer Business Academy. KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) is a 4 –7-month program that identifies young people who are interested in setting up an agribusiness in agricultural production. The program provides them with a system of training, workshops, and hands on experience to set up their own farms. The program uses practical sessions, field demonstrations, coaching and mentorship as a tool to encourage participants to take a fresh look at agri- production and its adjoining sectors to identify areas with potential business opportunities. (more…)

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UN Women/Do’s WEEAP Training Program 2024 for Women-led Businesses

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UN Women/Do’s WEEAP Training Program

Applications are now open for the 2024 UN Women/Do’s WEEAP Training Program. UNwomen and Dotakeaction.org are proud to announce the launch of a transformative Women’s Economic Empowerment through an Affirmative Procurement Training Program to empower women-led businesses to succeed in the competitive procurement landscape. This training program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to excel in procurement and secure valuable contracts. (more…)

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The develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition for Young Entrepreneurs

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develoPPP Ventures

Applications are now open for the 2024 develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition. Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are selected during an open call for applications. This takes place several times a year for six weeks at the end of a quarter. A new call for applications will be announced on the website prior to the start of the application window and is open to all start-ups that meet the conditions for participation. (more…)

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