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The Centre of African Studies is offering MSc/MA scholarships to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. [ Applicants must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub‐Saharan Africa. The eligible MSc/MA are only those within the following departments(note that any MSc in each department is applicable):
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Curious about entrepreneurship, but not sure where to start? Learn from MIT’s premier program for aspiring entrepreneurs, MIT Launch.
Becoming an Entrepreneur is an innovation and business course designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to explore an entrepreneurial path and overcome some of the initial challenges in taking those first steps.


www.olatobi.com/2016/11/mit-free-online-course-becoming.html?m=1#more

The Youngstars Foundation is now accepting
applications for the 2017 CANVASSITY Pan African Youth Democracy Fellowship. This is a dynamic innovative youth and governance program designed to improve the capacity of young people to effectively engage elected
representatives and government institutions to become more accountable, efficient and to deliver impactful governance to citizens.


www.olatobi.com/2016/11/canvassity-pan-african-youth-democracy.html?m=1

Are you interested in using technology to make a change? The Youth for Technology Foundation is excited to bring you the PeaceOpoly boot camp. This 3-day intensive software development training boot camp will
provide you with relevant and job-ready programming skills.

The Bootcamp will take place in Owerri, Imo
State from December 8-10, 2016.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/peaceopoly-coding-bootcamp-2016-owerri.html?m=1#more

Deadline: December 6, 2016

Young entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the #AdamStart Entrepreneurship Challenge 2016. The Adam Start Entrepreneurship Challenge is a global competition which supports aspiring entrepreneurs with a start up
idea. The programme was launched by Adam Bradford, a Queen’s Young Leader from London and social entrepreneur in his own right.

Benefits:
Up to £1, 000 to invest in capital expenses
1 year business mentoring
PR and marketing support
Access to networking opportunities


http://www.olatobi.com/2016/11/adamstart-entrepreneurship-challenge.html?m=1

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young West Africans, either fresh graduates or early career professionals, seeking work experience in WACSI’s core
areas of work to apply for its 6 months’ work-based Internship Programme running from January to June 2017.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/west-africa-civil-society-institute.html?m=1

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. CYFI brings together
Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills and experience to design and implement projects that have a positive impact on Nigerian society. Former Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, was a champion of civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the U.S. And Nigeria.

Eligibility
Open to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria currently residing in Lagos.


www.olatobi.com/2016/11/carrington-youth-fellowship-initiative.html?m=1#more

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. CYFI brings together
Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills and experience to design and implement projects that have a positive impact on Nigerian society. Former Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, was a champion of civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the U.S. And Nigeria.

Eligibility
Open to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria currently residing in Lagos.


www.olatobi.com/2016/11/carrington-youth-fellowship-initiative.html?m=1#more

The idea for Gmail began with 1 Googler. Today it has more than 425 million users and counting. At Google Business Internship, one Googler can make a huge impact, our
interns–they are key players in our daily innovation.

Value of Internship:
As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects core to Google’s business, whether it be Sales, Google for Work, Finance, People Operations (HR), Legal, Trust and Safety, or Marketing. Our intern recruitment team will determine where you fit
best based on your CV and the preferences you indicate on the application form.
Our internships expose you to the technology
industry, as well as provide opportunities for
personal and professional development. From being challenged, to collaborating with a team, join our team to make an impact.


www.olatobi.com/2016/11/google-business-internship-for-african.html?m=1

The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society organizations to apply for project funding. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations. In this way, UNDEF plays a distinct role in complementing the UN’s other work – the work with Governments – to strengthen
democratic governance around the world.




www.olatobi.com/2016/11/united-nations-democracy-fund-grant.html?m=1#more

Deadline: December 2, 2016 The African Women Innovators Network (AWIN) Business Innovation Lab is an intensive training and mentorship programme equipping young African women with the tools to develop innovative businesses that help to build a better future for African women & girls. AWIN is an initiative developed and led by the Africa Technology Business Network (ATBN), funded by Comic Relief & DFID under the Common Ground Initiative and delivered in partnership with Women in Tech Africa and iSpace Ghana.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/african-women-innovators-network-awin.html?m=1#more

TechWomen empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities. Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/techwomen-emerging-leaders-program-2017.html?m=1#more

Applications are open for the Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2017. The Initiative’s mission is to contribute to Sub- Saharan Africans expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher education abroad.
They support orphaned students who are committed to returning home and initiating change by providing access. to full financial support to study at university abroad (equivalent to undergraduate degree), including tuition,room, travel cost and other necessary fees.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/apply-to-ashinaga-africa-initiative.html?m=1

Applications are now invited for the Emerging Leaders Programme, a project of the Global Shapers Community (Abuja Hub) in partnership with Selfless for Africa Inc.
The EL Programme seeks to give grants to young people in Nigeria to embark on projects that show exemplary leadership and address a prevalent problem in the community. The aim is to provide young teams with sufficient funds in order to fix a problem with sustainable solutions.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/emerging-leaders-program-award-for.html?m=1#more

Mozilla is inviting entrepreneurs, researchers, designers,
and innovators to help connect all people to the open
Internet so they can realize the full potential of this
globally shared resource.
The Equal Rating Innovation
Challenge is focused on identifying creative new
solutions, ad providing US$250,000 in funding to bring
these solutions to the market.

www.olatobi.com/2016/11/mozilla-equal-rating-innovation.html?m=1#more

Throughout Africa, Johnson & Johnson are looking to drive entrepreneurship and help advance promising consumer healthcare solutions. Chosen applicants will receive a combination of awards including funding up to
US $100,000, potential lab space in Africa and/or business and technical mentoring from some of the brightest minds at Johnson & Johnson to help bring their idea to life and create meaningful change in their community or country.


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The event will focus on the following:
Employment: Employability skills and training, CV
evaluation, interviews.
Entrepreneurship: Growing your business through digital marketing and technology as a catalyst for economic growth and development, pitching competition with Venture capitalists and Angel investors.
Education: To think differently, you need to learn differently. Opportunity to study in Europe, USA, UK and
Canada.

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Are you young at heart, passionate about children and desire to make an impact within Africa. Do you have the drive and passion for social development and community service ? Slum2School Africa, one of Africa’s largest
Volunteer driven developmental organizations, is currently accepting volunteer applications across the world for 2016/2017.


www.olatobi.com/2016/11/apply-slum2school-africa-volunteer.html?m=1#more

20s is probably the most adventurous potential phase of growing and should be put to maximum use.
At age  20 – 24 the average Nigerian youth is ready to face the real world and truly the Hustle of trying to put once life in order is REAL.  



Here's what 10 extremely successful people had to learn from failures and tough situations before age 30:

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MTN MUSICPLUS NEXT RATED COMPETITION. WIN N200,000
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Listen to the La Casera Golden Moment on the following stations today and get a chance to win an all expense
paid trip to choice destinations by simply sharing your golden experience.

Splash FM Ibadan - 6:00 - 7:00PM
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Application Deadline: 6 November 2016
What if we were to challenge “business as usual”? What
if there was a space that existed between business and
education – where learning meets action and practical
solutions meet real world challenges? It was from these
questions that the Solution Space was born through a
partnership with the MTN Group at the University of Cape
Town Graduate School of Business. Started in 2014, the
Solution Space seek to inspire, nurture and equip the next
generation of leaders to build a better future. Through
learning, venturing and exchanging, these leaders will
turn extraordinary ideas into reality – changing the world
around them and challenging others to do the same.


www.olatobi.com/2016/10/mtn-solution-space-mobile-tech-bootcamp.html?m=1

Application Deadline: 6 November 2016
What if we were to challenge “business as usual”? What
if there was a space that existed between business and
education – where learning meets action and practical
solutions meet real world challenges? It was from these
questions that the Solution Space was born through a
partnership with the MTN Group at the University of Cape
Town Graduate School of Business. Started in 2014, the
Solution Space seek to inspire, nurture and equip the next
generation of leaders to build a better future. Through
learning, venturing and exchanging, these leaders will
turn extraordinary ideas into reality – changing the world
around them and challenging others to do the same.


www.olatobi.com/2016/10/mtn-solution-space-mobile-tech-bootcamp.html?m=1

KPMG Audit Graduate Trainee Programme 2016 For Young Nigerians. by oladamdam(m): 6:48am
Job Title Audit Graduate Trainee
Region EMA Country :Nigeria
Location :Lagos
Function :Audit
Service Line Audit
Engagement Type Graduate Hire
Are you looking for a career in a challenging, fast- paced environment?
Are you generally curious about why things happen in the way they do?
Can you offer ideas about how businesses could improve their operations?

www.olatobi.com/2016/10/kpmg-audit-graduate-trainee-programme_19.html?m=1