Author: Emmanuel Igbinovia

The Emmanuel Igbinovia Foundation is inviting interested participants to join a free skill acquisition and livelihood support program designed to help survivors gain practical skills that can support their personal and economic development. The training will provide participants with hands-on learning in areas including catering, gele tying, graphic design, video editing, and social media management. The programme is scheduled to take place from 1st to 3rd September 2026 in Shomolu, Lagos. For individuals looking to learn a practical skill, explore self-employment opportunities, or strengthen their existing abilities, the programme provides an opportunity to gain useful skills at no cost. Programme…

For many professionals across developing countries, advancing their education can mean more than earning another qualification. It can provide access to new knowledge, international networks, specialized expertise, and practical skills that can be taken back home and used to create meaningful change. The ARES International Training Scholarships 2027/2028 offer this kind of opportunity. As part of its new 2027–2032 cooperation programme, the Academy for Research and Higher Education (ARES) is offering scholarships for eligible professionals from its partner countries to undertake selected international training programmes within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Belgium. Depending on the programme, successful applicants can pursue a…

If learning the right skills is the foundation of a remote career, then your portfolio is the bridge between your potential and your first international opportunity. Many students spend months completing online courses and collecting certificates but struggle to secure interviews because they cannot demonstrate what they can actually do. A certificate may tell an employer that you completed a course. A portfolio shows them that you can solve real problems. For international recruiters hiring remotely, that difference is significant. Your portfolio is often your first interview—even before you receive an email from a recruiter. Phase 2: Build Proof, Not…

On a humid Thursday evening in Lagos, Daniel stared at the glowing screen of his aging laptop. His hostel room was quiet except for the hum of a small rechargeable fan struggling against the heat. Around him, classmates were discussing graduate trainee programmes, NYSC postings, and whether they would be fortunate enough to secure employment after university. Daniel had a different question on his mind. “Is it really possible for someone like me to earn in US dollars before graduation?” He wasn’t from a wealthy family. He didn’t attend an Ivy League university. He had never travelled outside Nigeria. What…

For many young people, a smartphone is more than a device for chatting or scrolling through social media—it’s the first step toward building a career in the digital economy. From designing eye-catching graphics to producing engaging videos and leveraging artificial intelligence, today’s creators are using simple tools to build businesses, secure freelance opportunities, and grow personal brands. The Content Kitchen Digital Skills Program, an initiative by Not Too Young Generation, is designed to help aspiring creators develop practical digital skills that are increasingly in demand across industries. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, job seeker, or content creator looking to improve…

Imagine sitting in the same room as policymakers, civil society leaders, academics, and fellow young changemakers from around the world—sharing ideas that could influence the future of democracy. For many young people committed to civic engagement, youth leadership, and democratic participation, opportunities to contribute at an international level are rare. The World Forum for Democracy Youth Delegation 2026 aims to change that. Applications are now open for young leaders aged 18 to 30 to join the international Youth Delegation at the World Forum for Democracy, taking place in Strasbourg, France. Organised by the Council of Europe, the Forum provides a…

Every transformative innovation begins with someone asking a simple question: “How can we solve this problem better?” Across universities in Kenya, thousands of students are developing ideas to tackle challenges such as climate change, waste management, renewable energy, water scarcity, and sustainable agriculture. Yet many of these promising innovations never progress beyond classroom projects because their creators lack access to mentorship, funding, and the networks needed to bring their ideas to life. The KCIC Cleantech Innovation Competition 2026 was created to bridge that gap. Applications are now open for one of Kenya’s leading innovation competitions for university students, providing aspiring…

Application Status: CLOSED This vacancy is no longer accepting applications. The deadline has passed or the employer has stopped receiving applications. Applicants should visit the employer’s official website or recruitment page to check for future vacancies. Opportunities With Igbinovia will update this page if a new recruitment cycle is officially announced. For many talented young musicians in Nigeria, passion is never the problem—opportunity is. Perhaps you’ve spent years singing in your church choir, mastering the piano after school, learning the violin through determination, or perfecting your voice despite limited access to formal music education. Like countless gifted artists, you’ve dreamed…

Every year, thousands of talented African students dream of building careers in technology. Many have the passion to learn software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, or cloud computing—but one obstacle stands in the way: funding. Imagine a university student in Lagos spending late nights watching coding tutorials while worrying about the cost of internet data, electricity, and transportation. Or a recent graduate in Nairobi who has the talent to succeed in tech but cannot afford expensive bootcamps or certification programmes. For many young Africans, fully funded tech fellowships for African students provide more than technical training—they create opportunities to…

Applications are now open for the Bow Seat True Blue Fellowship 2027, an international youth fellowship that empowers young environmental leaders to address climate change, ocean conservation, and waterway protection through the power of creative arts. Organized by Bow Seat: Creative Action for Conservation in partnership with the Future Blue Youth Council (FBYC), the fellowship provides grants of up to $2,500, personalized mentorship, leadership development, and access to a global network of youth changemakers implementing innovative environmental projects. Whether your passion lies in protecting oceans, restoring rivers, raising climate awareness through art, or mobilizing communities for environmental action, this fellowship…