SKILL-UP ARTISANS (EMPOWERING ARTISANS IN NIGERIA WITH SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS)

Notification of Vocational Trainings to the General

Empowering artisans with tech-driven training, official licensing, access to essential toolkits, and promoting industry standards to elevate skills, enhance craftsmanship, and drive professional excellence across sectors 

This is a call by ITF for citizens nationwide wishing to undertake free vocational training in the underlisted trades/vocations:

1. Scaffolding

2. Embroidery

3. House Keeping

4. Masonry

5. Painting and Decoration

6. Designing

7. POP (Plaster of Paris)

8. Animal Husbandry

9. Waiter

10.   Floor Supervisor

11. Sewing and Cutting

12. Roofing

13. Iron Steel and   Reinforcement

14. Post Harvest

15. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting

16. Tilling

17. Electric Installation

18. Welding and Fabrication

19. Carpentry and Joinery

20. Crop Production

21. Poultry Farming

22. Automobile Mechanic

23. Cyber Security

24. Front Desk Officer

Intending trainees wishing to undertake  training of their choice in the above listed trades are to log onto this ITF portal:

Click on the link 👇 to register 

https://supa.itf.gov.ng/register for registration.

The training and registration is FREE.

All intending trainees are to NOTE that those wishing to learn a vocation for the first time are to fill the portion for INTENDED ARTISAN 

while those with some prior knowledge/Skill but wish to upskill are to fill out the portion for ARTISAN. 

You are to please share this notice widely among your families, neighbours, churches and mosques to commence registration from Monday 14th April, 2025, before the portal closes.

God bless Nigeria!

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE FALLING WALLS GLOBAL SUMMIT

FALLING WALLS GLOBAL CALL 2025

Breakthrough research was and is the key to understanding and solving the greatest challenges of our time. 

Falling Walls Global Call: 3 March 2025 – 30 April 2025

Falling Walls fosters discussion on research and innovation and promotes the latest scientific findings among a broad audience from all parts of society. We look forward to honouring the people who are finding solutions to these challenges at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025. 

Whether you are a researcher, innovator, or a team of passionate individuals, this is your chance to showcase your groundbreaking work that addresses global challenges.

 Click on the link below 👇 to apply

https://falling-walls.com/global-call

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OPEN CALL FOR THE CREATIVITY PIONEERS FUND 2025

Apply before April 7th 2025. 

The Creativity Pioneers Fund provides selected organizations with an unrestricted grant of 5,000 euros to help cover general operational costs and any critical costs to successfully developing activities.

The micro-grant represents only a starting point for a more extensive and long-term collaboration towards a platform model that provides the Creativity Pioneers access to more financial opportunities, in-kind and know-how support, mentoring and learning opportunities, peer-to-peer exchange, and networking. 

Who can apply?

Support is exclusively granted to legally registered, non-profit organizations that are actively operating, with no restrictions on geographic origin.  

We are looking for organizations that:

Place creativity at the core of their mission and programming, demonstrating its pivotal role in driving social transformation within their target communities.  

Prioritize disadvantaged and/or marginalized communities, primarily focusing on youth aged 16-27.  

Possess an organizational bank account in the organization's name, as donations cannot be made to individual accounts due to regulatory constraints.   

We will prioritize organizations that:

Ask bold questions and effectively tackle significant social and environmental challenges. 

Operate with a hybrid, highly intersectional approach—recognizing the interconnected nature of social and environmental issues. 

Focus on processes rather than just outputs, emphasizing long-term systemic change.  

Have a glocal perspective—deeply rooted in their local context while maintaining global relevance and connectivity.  

Aim to inspire and equip a new generation of creative thinkers and changemakers by fostering essential skills such as critical thinking, lifelong learning, and a transformative mindset. 

What we are not interested in:

Art for art’s sake: organizations that focus solely on artistic expression or the promotion of creative industries without a clear social impact component.  

NGOs with conventional approaches. 

Amateur or improvised initiatives, that operate only occasionally, rely exclusively on sporadic volunteer efforts, or lack a defined approach to programming and impact.  

How to approach the application:

An Inclusive and Holistic Approach. The application process is designed to be inclusive and accessible, featuring a straightforward form that invites you to present your organization as a whole, rather than submitting a project proposal. 

Beyond Grant Writing: Share Your Story. We encourage you to go beyond conventional grant writing and share what truly drives your organization. Tell us what moves you, your motivations for joining the Creativity Pioneers Fund platform, and what makes your work unique. 

Open to Small and Grassroot Organizations. A strong track record or large organizational size is not a requirement. We welcome applications from small and emerging organizations that demonstrate a compelling vision and potential for impact. 

Context Matters. We recognize that the effectiveness and significance of certain practices vary depending on geographic and social contexts. Your work is evaluated within the realities of your local environment. 

Clarity and Consistency. A clear and coherent narrative is essential. While we acknowledge language barriers, applicants should be able to articulate their mission, work, and impact effectively within the communities they serve. 

Click on the link below 👇 to apply

https://creativitypioneersfund.org/opencall?fbclid=PAY2xjawJeDzlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp9iRtRmac4OsC54fW66weUjWt7uCw7Wb4ZXaAznIYRgA8QCYcUJWxNt0uGxC_aem_LBzeNMSgAYy2iCTCiG0vSQ

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CASCADOR EMPOWERMENT/FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2025

 Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to our new $2M  Catalytic Fund.

Cascador fellows are dedicated to accelerating business growth, improving their leadership skills, and refining their value proposition with the guidance of successful American and Nigerian entrepreneurs. Through our educational program and access to our $2M Catalytic Fund, we provide both knowledge and capital—the two critical resources entrepreneurs need to scale successfully.

Cascador launched in 2019, has elevated six successful cohorts of African entrepreneurs and their companies through a unique blend of education, self-discovery, mentoring, pitch training, and personalized advisory support.

Eligibility

CASCADOR 2025 IS FOR YOU.

If you are ready to challenge your assumptions, pressure test your business model, and expand your thinking…

If you want to connect to a vibrant community of advisors, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.

If you seek not just guidance but also funding to scale your impact…

If you are passionate about your mission, committed to your team, and inspired by the impact your business can make on the world…

Benefits

ANNUAL $2M CATALYTIC FUND

Beginning in May 2025, Cascador will allocate $2 million USD annually to empower its alumni with the capital they need to scale their impact.

Through a partnership with Sterling Bank, Cascador offers a tailored mix of debt, equity, guarantees, and collateral investments designed to meet the unique needs of each business. The fund culminates in our annual Pitch Day, where selected alumni present their businesses to the Investment Committee and a curated audience of investors and lenders.

Deadline: June 1st,2025

Use the link below 👇 to apply

https://cascador.org/

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THE COFP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2025/2026

Applications open for the COFP Fellowship Program 2025/2026

The Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) is thrilled to announce the Call for Applications for the 2025/2026 COFP Fellowship Program. 

 Are you passionate about peacebuilding and sustainable development in Africa? Do you aspire to be part of a dynamic community of changemakers, working to foster dialogue, resolve conflicts, and promote social cohesion? If so, this is your opportunity to join the prestigious COFP Fellowship Program and make a lasting impact in your community.

Since its inception in 2018, the COFP Fellowship Program has empowered over 325 individuals from 16 African countries with the knowledge and skills needed to engage in interfaith dialogue, conflict management, and peacebuilding. The program is uniquely designed by Africans, for Africans, ensuring that its approach remains relevant and responsive to the realities on the African continent.

What Makes the COFP Fellowship Unique?

African Context: The program is tailored to address the specific peace and security challenges facing Africa, developed and led by experts from the region.

Structured Learning Experience: The fellowship is divided into three modules, allowing Fellows to meet quarterly for a week-long, in-person training in Abuja, Nigeria, for one year.

Hands-On Peacebuilding: Each Fellow will receive a small seed grant to implement a community-based peace project before graduation.

Professional Certification: Upon completing the program, Fellows will be awarded university certificates in Interreligious Dialogue, Conflict Transformation, and Mediation during the final module.

A Lifelong Network: Graduates automatically become part of the COFP Africa Network of Peacebuilders (CANEP) a growing community of professionals committed to advancing peace across the continent.

Program Costs & Application Process

The COFP Fellowship Program is completely FREE! However, selected Fellows will be responsible for their transportation to Abuja, Nigeria, for the three in-person training sessions.

To apply for the 2025/2026 COFP Fellowship Program, kindly click on the link below 👇 to learn more and apply 

https://cofpfoundation.org/application/

Ensure that you submit all required documents on or before May 16, 2025. Only complete applications submitted within the deadline will be reviewed.

Apply Now & Be the Change!

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 GRASP Fellowship: African Women in Policy

Applications are now open for the 3rd cohort of the GRASP Fellowship!

  A dynamic network for African women policy professionals from Ghana, Rwanda, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Uganda.

 Focus: Transformative gender-responsive agricultural policies across Africa.

Application deadline: April 21, 2025, East Africa Time (GMT+3).

Click on the link below👇 to read/learn more, and apply

https://awardfellowships.org/news/applications-to-the-gender-responsive-agriculture-systems-policy-grasp-fellowship-now-open/

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 MTN Media Innovation Programme 2025 (Pan Atlantic University)

The PAU/MTN Media Innovation Program is an initiative of MTN and Pan-Atlantic University organized with the aim of teaching young Africans how to effectively use technology to create impactful media content.

Selected participants will be fully funded to undergo training in South Africa with all expenses covered, while learning to increase the knowledge and skill base of the participants and help them understand the changing media landscape.

This post contains details, requirements, benefits, and the application procedure for the MTN Media Innovation Programme 2025.

MTN Media Innovation Program Summary

Host Country: South Africa

Study Abroad: Study in Africa

Category: Internships | Training | Fellowships

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Reward: Full Sponsorship | Travel Costs | Certification | Professional Development

No IELTS Required 

Deadline: April 7, 2025

MTN Media Innovation Programme 2025 Details

The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is a 6-week long programme spread across six months for media practitioners in the Nigerian space.

The programme will increase the knowledge and skill base of the participants and help them understand the changing media landscape, and how to effectively use technology to create impactful media content.

Eligibility Requirements for MTN Media Innovation Programme 2025

To be considered for the MTN Media Innovation Program, you must satisfy the following criteria:

- Must be a media professional/practitioner

- Must have a valid International Passport

- Must pass a written test and any subsequent interviews

- Must get a written release from employers to participate in the programme

Benefits of MTN Media Internship Programme 2025

The six-month, fully funded fellowship for Nigerian media practitioners is designed to support the sustainable development of the nation’s changing media scene.

The program is open to media practitioners across the spectrum, including print, electronic, online platforms and social media content creators.

The course is designed to give participants a greater understanding of Nigeria’s technology sector and the nexus between media and technology; it will also leave participants better able to adapt to changing realities.

Fellows will also have access to professional resources and mentorship from the SMC faculty.

Programme Structure for MTN Media Innovation Program

- 70 Days in Class

- All accepted candidates will spend 33 days in class in the course of the training.

- 19 Days on campus

- 5 Days off campus

- 7 Days in South Africa

- An all-expense-paid trip to South Africa for a 7-day training.

-2 days in MTN Nigeria Headquarters

Candidates will be tutored at the MTN Nigeria Headquarters and the MTN Group Headquarters.

1 Industry Visits and Tours

A one-day training at the Innovation Hub.

1 Day in nature

1 Day comprehensive capstone

Click on the link below 👇 to start your application 

https://smc.edu.ng/mtn-mip-2025/

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