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Call For Applications: UNEP Environment Young Champions of the Earth Program 2025 (Seed Funding & Funded Trip to High-Level UN Meeting)
The Champions of the Earth award is the UN’s highest environmental honour and celebrates individuals and organizations whose actions have...
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Call For Applications: Inclusive Action Awards 2025 for Women-Led SMEs ($50,000 Cash Prize, Certificate of Recognition, Global Media Exposure)
This program aims at recognizing SMEs in emerging markets that create economic opportunities for women, whether as entrepreneurs or employees,...
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Call For Applications: Economics of AI Fellowship Program (Up to $10K Grant)
The Stripe Economics of AI Fellowship aims to help fill that gap by supporting foundational academic research in the area....
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Umba Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand Loan Book in Kenya
Umba, a credit-led digital bank, has raised a $5 million debt facility from Star Strong Capital to accelerate its loan...
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Nigerians Decry Soaring Transport Fares Despite Fuel Price Drop and CNG Introduction
Nigerians continue to endure a steep rise in transportation costs, despite recent government interventions aimed at reducing pressure on commuters....
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Verdant Capital Expands Investment in LOLC Africa to $13.5 Million, Boosting MSME Financing Across the Continent
Verdant Capital has announced a fresh injection of $4.5 million into LOLC Africa Singapore Limited through its Verdant Capital Hybrid...
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PayTic Secures $4 Million to Boost Payment Automation and Expand Across Africa
Moroccan fintech startup PayTic has raised $4 million in fresh funding to enhance its payment automation technology and fuel its...
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NLNG, BOI Unveil N1 Billion MSME Scheme to Boost Local Businesses and Drive Sustainable Growth
The Nigeria LNG Limited you (NLNG) has launched an expanded Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Scheme to support local...
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Air Peace Introduces New Boarding System to Boost Comfort and Order
Air Peace has rolled out a new boarding procedure aimed at improving orderliness and reducing congestion during passenger boarding. The...
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300 Women Get ICT Scholarships in Lagos
To mark International Women’s Day, 300 young women in Lagos have received ICT scholarships through a partnership between Hon. Kafilat...
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