British Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, Mrs Gill Lever OBE Abuja, 16 February 2026 – The UK Visas & Immigration is continuing its transition to a fully digital border. From 25 February 2026, all Nigerian nationals applying for a UK Visit visa will receive an eVisa, rather than a vignette (sticker) in their passport. This means travellers will access their visa electronically through their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account, marking a significant step in modernising the UK’s visa process. For Nigerian applicants, the visa application requirements remain unchanged. Travellers will still apply as usual, attend a Visa Application Centre to…
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Nigeria’s Otasowie Obayuwana – CEO & Co-Founder, TFS Cycles NEW YORK (June 13, 2025) – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) have announced the regional ventures for the 2025 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Eight social ventures from throughout Africa will pitch their innovative, affordable, and sustainable hardware technology solutions that address agricultural, energy, healthcare, and transportation challenges. They will also participate in an extensive design and engineering review with industry experts online beginning Tuesday, June 10. These eight ventures will vie for three spots in the 2025 ISHOW cohort, offering a share…
APPLY HERE TO BE A DELEGATE AT THE WBG YOUTH SUMMIT! APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025. The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries. The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group’s largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on May 19-20, 2025, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank…
Kenya’s annual tech gathering, Africa Tech Summit (Nairobi) is off to a great start, packed with insightful talks, panels and mixers.One of the interesting companies meet would be HoaQ – they focus on identifying and partnering with exceptional founders who are developing innovative solutions to address unique challenges and opportunities within Africa and its global communities. HoaQ provides strategic guidance, industry connections, and ongoing support to fuel the growth and success of these ventures. Represented by Folakemi Osho (General Manager) and Yewande Odumosu, HoaQ will be hosting a roundtable on Thursday, February 13, 2025 [Register to join: https://lu.ma/ulybbqho] – For…
COVER 1 COVER 2 Proceeds from the Foodpreneurs Africa 50 (Atlanta edition) will go towards Bank & Entrepreneur Africa’s MoJo4TheMasses project, which trains and equips females from disadvantaged communities to become Mobile Journalists (MoJos), therefore ensuring a solid professional future, decent earnings, and the dignity of supporting their families.
📸GLF Africa With vast natural resources to support its food systems, livelihoods, markets and growing young population, Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to restore its degraded landscapes, cater to the needs of its people and pave a sustainable way forward for all of humanity. GLF Africa 2024 Photography are thrilled to announce the launch of their Awards, which invites both professional and amateur photographers to submit their photos showcasing the continent’s vast landscapes in all its grandeur. GLF Africa says: We want to show the world stunning images of Africa’s diverse peoples and their way of life across its various landscapes.…