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Ideation Hub Africa Development Dialogue 2017 on Social Innovation and Leadership in Africa

by OFA February 17, 2017

written by OFA

Nigeria’s development sector is beaming brightly as practitioners prepare to meet, engage,share ideas and deepen perspectives on the defining role of the social sector in Africa’s development at the forthcoming Development Dialogue holding 9 a.m. on Thursday, 30th March 2017 in Lagos.

The Dialogue, hosted by Ideation Hub Africa, is Nigeria’s leading thought-leadership Conference for development practitioners, social innovators, social entrepreneurs and NGO
leaders. It provides a rallying point for thinkers, doers and changemakers who envision a
better future for Africa, and are working actively for social good.

Debola Deji-Kurunmi, Executive Director of Ideation Hub Africa (host of the event expressed enthusiasm saying

“We are totally committed to equipping impact-driven entrepreneurs so they can effectively drive social impact, and this Conference is one of the ways we achieve that goal.”
This third edition themed: Equipping Nigeria’s Development Sector for Economic Growth and National Prosperity, will run two impactful sessions – the Morning Conference, and the Exclusive Executive Roundtable in the Afternoon.

The FREE Morning Conference will feature Keynote Speeches, Social Innovation Workshops, the BigWhy Project, Networking Hub, Exhibitions etc. to promote insightful discourse around the State of the Development Sector, and how changemakers can create more purposeful work for Africa’s future!

In the afternoon, delegates will move to an Exclusive Executive Roundtable for forward thinking and entrepreneurial change-makers, to sit with industry leaders, as we focus on the Enterprise Side of Social, covering social enterprise models, how to profit with purpose, alternative fundraising strategies and telling their innovation story.

This session costs N10,000 only.

Speakers at Past Editions of Development Dialogue include

Dr. Ousman Dore (Nigerian Country Director, African Development Bank),
Ndidi Nwuneli,
Mosun Layode,
Gbenga Sesan,
Akin Fatunke,
Chude Jideonwo,
Nike Adeyemi,
Dele Osunmakinde,
Seyi Oyebisi,
Akin Olukiran.At the Dialogue 2017, speakers include
Dr. Oby Ezekwesili (Senior Advisor for Africa Economic Development Policy, Open Society Foundation),
Mr. Peter Bamkole (Director EDC, Pan Atlantic University),
Funbi Falayi (Co-founder, Passion Incubator/ Lagos Center Manager, iDEA Nigeria),
Adepeju Jaiyeoba (Founder, Mothers’ Delivery Kit),
Kunle Adewale (Founder, Tender ARTS Nigeria),
Crystal Chigbu (The Irede Foundation) and
Ronke Aderionye (Executive Director, AgriHub Nigeria).The Exclusive Executive Roundtable will host industry leaders including
Mfon Ekpo (CEO, The Discovery Center),
Sola Amusan (Citizenship Manager, Microsoft), Bukonla
Adebakin (Deputy COO, Future Project Africa) and
Nneka Eze (Associate Partner and Lagos Office Director, Dalberg).Partners to the Development Dialogue include Crans Montana Forum, Geneva; Future Project Africa, HACEY Health Initiative, Institute of Voluntary Sector Management, NNNGO, CSR-in- Action amongst others.

About –

Ideation Hub Africa is a pan-African social enterprise focused on igniting innovation and social prosperity in Africa, by equipping businesses and development actors to create value and solve burning social issues. Development Dialogue is one of its initiatives.

Contact : [email protected], 07012509073.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Development Dialogue 2017.

February 17, 2017 0 comment

2016 World Bank WomenX Scholarship Programme for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

by OFA June 20, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 31, 2016.

The World Bank is awarding Scholarship to Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria to learn at the Enterprise Development Centre.

The Enterprise Development Centre, Pan- Atlantic University in collaboration with The World Bank will

Provide practical Business Education through a blended learning approach (online and in- class training)
Help strengthen Female Entrepreneurs network
Offer Mentoring
Create linkages between financial institutions and Female Entrepreneurs.

Selection criteria will be as follows:

A. Company must be owned / managed by a woman

B. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation)

C. The Enterprise must have high growth potential

D. High local content will be an advantage

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Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this program you need to:

1. Own a business in Nigeria.

2. Operate a business in a high-growth sector.

3. Business must be owned/managed by a woman.

4. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation).

How to Apply:

Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility

Check that you are qualified to apply. See the selection criteria.

Step 2 – Register

Click here to register if you have not already done so

You will receive a confirmation email from “Women X” with all the details you will need to log in.

Step 3 – Complete Application

Once you have successfully registered, log in and click the “Start Application” button on the Start Application Tab on this page. To return to your application, click the “save and continue” button and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us.

Step 4 – Keep Informed

After the closing date you will be notified if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the competition. Constantly check the Women X Programme homepage for regular updates.

Application Process

To apply, please follow step 2 and 3 above

The deadline for application is July 31, 2016. We will evaluate applications as they arrive, and make decisions on a rolling basis. Thus, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Selection process will start in July 2016

For questions, please contact Adeola on 08174583169 or send a mail to [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank WomenX Programme 2016

June 20, 2016 1 comment

Nigeria Scholarships Women

World Bank/EDC WomenX Scholarship Programme 2016 for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

by OFA January 8, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 30th 2016

The World Bank is awarding Scholarship to Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria to learn at the Enterprise Development Centre.

The World Bank in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre is giving Scholarship to Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria through the WomenX Program.

The WomenX program is aimed at providing practical business education through a blended learning approach for 5 months, a 6-month face-to-face and online mentoring, help strengthen their networks and create linkages to access finance. Over a 3 year period, a total number of 500 female entrepreneurs will be awarded this scholarship in Nigeria.

Duration of WomenX program

The program consists of 17 modules, delivered in 28 days (in-class and online) spread over 5 months and includes a mentoring period of about 6 months.

The Enterprise Development Centre, Pan- Atlantic University in collaboration with The World Bank will

Provide practical Business Education through a blended learning approach (online and in- class training)
Help strengthen Female Entrepreneurs network
Offer Mentoring
Create linkages between financial institutions and Female Entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for this program you need to:

1. Own a business in Nigeria.

2. Operate a business in a high-growth sector.

3. Business must be owned/managed by a woman.

4. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation).

Selection criteria will be as follows:

A. Company must be owned / managed by a woman

B. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation)

C. The Enterprise must have high growth potential

D. High local content will be an advantage

Application Process:

Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility

Check that you are qualified to apply. See the selection criteria.

Step 2 – Register

Click here to register if you have not already done so

You will receive a confirmation email from “Women X” with all the details you will need to log in.

Step 3 – Complete Application

Once you have successfully registered, log in and click the “Start Application” button on the Start Application Tab on this page.
To return to your application, click the “save and continue” button and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us.

Step 4 – Keep Informed

After the closing date you will be notified if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the competition. Constantly check the Women X Programme homepage for regular updates.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank/EDC WomenX Scholarship Programme 2016 for Female Entrepreneurs

January 8, 2016 2 comments