Seed capital and mentorship by Tony Elumelu Foundation

 

 

Tony Elumelu Foundation with its headquarters in Nigeria is an Entrepreneurship Training programme tailored to train,mentor and fund 10,000 Africans.The aim is to create about 1M jobs and generate about $10bn to the African economy.The Tony Elumelu family has contributed over $100m in funding.

The 2021 edition is the 7th since inception and  application is opened in 1st January to 31st March 2021.

Stages for the programme:

Once you are shortlisted for the programme you would take part in the rigorous business training and mentoring sessions.After completing the training you would answer the quiz and then develop a business plan then the pitching stage and finally the seed capital stage.

Every participant is classified accordingly:

-Preparatory(You would just go through trining on TEC Connect.You would not be eligible for mentorship or seed capital)

-Startup/Beginner(You are a starter and you would through the beginner training modules and you would have access to world class mentors during the programme.

-Innovator/Intermediate

-Disruptor/Advanced

Apply to Tony Elumelu Foundation

Opportunities for young,motivated and talented Africans through "Interns4Africa" by Microsoft

Opportunities abound for young Africans aspiring for future in Sales,Marketing or Technology.Microsoft,a world leading software company offers 6 months of internship for young people in Africa.It is highly competitive and unique.

Motivated,talented and hardworking individuals can apply.

Criteria
1.You are able to commit to completing full time internship for 6 months
2 You are currently in education or have graduated from an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course within the last 12 months
3.You have a Bsc/BA in a business or IT Degree
4.You have right to work in the country in which you are currently located
TO APPLY

Get scholarships to study in world class Universities through UNICAF

UNICAF is an online platform in Sub-Saharan Africa that helps African Professionals and young school leavers have access to quality education from partnering universities.

It was founded in 2012 and it evolved from University of Nicosia and now solely focusing Africa.It offers wide range of scholarships to students worldwide.Since inception more than 8,000 students have taken advantage of UNICAF's scholarships and registered to one of the partnering programmes.It has so far awarded over $35m in scholarships to students in over 80 countries.Currently, UNICAF offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a number of areas such as business, education and psychology.

The partnering Universities:University of Nicosia,University of South Wales,Marymount California University,Intercollege,UNICAF University.
It is in partnership with:Forbes,Google,Vanguard,The Pie News,CDC Investment Works,IT News Africa and a host of others.
To Apply Click HERE

Mastercard Start Path Global 2017- for African Startups

BY GABRIELLA MULLIGAN 

For the first time African startups are invited to apply to Mastercard’s Start Path Global programme, seeking later-stage startups innovating in the banking and payments space.

The six-month digital Start Path programme aims to support innovative startups developing the next generation of commerce solutions, and to help these businesses grow faster than they could alone.

Start Path targets later-stage startups – who have raised either a significant seed round, or Series A funding.

For the first time, Mastercard has opened applications to startups from anywhere in the world, in a bid to expand the organisation’s activity to new geographies and industries.

“Fintech startups around the world are designing a digital future,” said Amy Neale, vice president at Mastercard Start Path.

“They’re bringing a different approach to enhance customer choice and experience across the industry. Our work with these startups helps connect new technology with reliable, secure financial networks and processes to create an even more rewarding and seamless commerce experience.”

The programme features two in-person immersion sessions at which Mastercard and participating startups seek to understand each other’s goals and mutual synergies.

Thereafter the programme connects startups with a global network of Mastercard experts, gives access to Mastercard customers and partners, and the ability to innovate on top of Mastercard solutions.

Mastercard does not take any upfront equity in startups joining the programme, however the company retains an option to invest in graduating startups’ next funding rounds.

Applications are open here, until April 23, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Shortlisted startups will take part in a virtual pitch day on May 23-24.

Oracle Security Summit 2017

With more than 420,000 customers and deployments in more than 145 countries, Oracle offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications, platform services, and engineered systems.

On April 25th at the Oracle Security Summit, top security experts and consultants will discuss:

• The role of technology in averting major security attacks
• Data exp
• losion: implication on personal data
• How cyber insecurity can impact Africa
• Are we exposed to mobile technologies and internet of things?
• How trends, market disruptions are a threat to the way businesses
• Africa use cases/case studies

You should attend this event if you are a C-Suite exec, IT consultant or interested in combating information security threats.

Admission is free.

Register Here

Latest jobs in UAE

Get latest jobs in UAE . www.bayt.com
United Arab Emirates is a hub in the middle east.It has the lowest unemployment Rate in the world.Jobs are numerous in various sectors.Though the pay is relatively good,it depends on your nationality.Those from western countries earn higher than those from Asia and Africa.

The Emiratis constitute about 15% of the population while the rest are expatiates from other nationalities.

There three major cities:Dubai,Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

For Nigerians to work in UAE,you have to apply online for jobs or go to UAE with atleast a one month tourist visa.