Category: INTERNSHIP

Applications are now open for the 2025 WEMA Bank Hackaholics 6.0 Hackathon.

Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon, designed to bring together the brightest minds in technology, design, and innovation to build groundbreaking digital solutions that address real-world challenges.

Join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and together, let’s catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology

Requirements

• Everyone is welcome and can apply. No matter if you are a young entrepreneur, a professional, or a student.
• You don’t have to be a programmer and you certainly don’t need to have a degree in Computer Science.

Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s open innovation challenge, designed to empower problem-solvers, startups, and tech enthusiasts. This year, Hackaholics is introducing two exciting tracks:

•  The Hackathon – Where developers and tech teams build innovative solutions in a fast-paced coding competition.

• The Startup Pitch Competition – A platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their groundbreaking ideas to investors and industry experts.

Benefits

• Cash Prizes & Funding: Win exciting cash rewards of up to N200M to scale your solution.
• Mentorship from Industry Experts: Gain insights from top professionals in banking, fintech, and technology.
• Access to Bank APIs & Tech Tools: Leverage cutting-edge technology to build and test your solutions.
• Recognition & Exposure: Showcase your innovation to key industry leaders and decision-makers.
• Internship & Job Opportunities: Stand a chance to join Wema Bank’s innovation team.
• Career & Networking Opportunities: Connect with Wema Bank, investors, and tech enthusiasts.

Programme Structure:

• Stage 1: Application Phase
  The journey begins here! Developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across the country can apply to be part of Hackaholics.
• Stage 2: Regional Preliminaries
  Shortlisted teams will compete in different regions, refining their solutions under mentorship from industry experts.
• Stage 3: Final Day Demo
  The best teams from the regional preliminaries will present their solutions to a panel of judges, including top executives, and tech leaders.
• Stage 4: Grand Finale
  Winners receive cash prizes, funding, and mentorship. Outstanding solutions may be considered for further development with Wema Bank.

Hackaholics Locations

South-West

• Lagos
• Oyo
• Kwara
• Ondo
• Ekiti
• Ogun

South East

• Enugu
• North-West
• Kaduna

North-Central

• Abuja
• South-South
• Akwa-Ibom

Africa

• Nairobi, Kenya
• Accra, Ghana

Application Deadline: Ongoing

 

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Applications are now open for the 2025 Pan-Atlantic University/MTN Media Innovation Programme.

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.

The 4th Cohort of the 6-week programme which is fully sponsored by MTN Nigeria is slated to commence on May 19, through October 24, 2025, with twenty (20) Nigerian journalists from different media outfits who scale through the selection process.

Cohort-4 of the programme will build on the successes of the last three Cohorts to further consolidate its leading position as a foremost impactful training programme ever endowed for Nigerian journalists.

Past Cohorts have shown the capacity of the programme to bring about a positive shift in the careers of the beneficiaries, enabling many of them to skyrocket to new positions and responsibilities after the training.

The MTN MIP-4 will, as usual, stir up the spirit of innovation in the participants to empower the Nigerian media practitioners to be better at their jobs and to drive innovations that will potentially create and enthrone the much-needed sustainability in the industry.

The potential of the programme to expose the participants to learn how ICT powers the media and how the media magnifies ICT in their symbiotic relationship, as well as how the media can be potent weapons for successful diplomatic engagements is rifer now than before.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a media practitioner or content creator
• 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

• Grasp the changing media landscape propelled by ICT, AI and digital media.
• Enhance their writing and reporting skills.
• Have a better understanding of MTN Corporate brand and strategic positioning and alignment.
• Have a firsthand understanding of MTN Nigeria, its operations, and challenges through case studies and visits to its Nigerian offices as well as its global Headquarters in South Africa.
• Have a greater understanding of how the ICT & Telecoms industry in Nigeria work and the role of MTN Nigeria in the mix.
• Be equipped to take advantage of existing legitimate means to monetize their skills in a fast-changing media landscape.
• Go on study visit to the University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Witness how media can be explored for diplomatic progress in Africa.
• Stand a chance to win N1m on proven innovative idea or on outstanding reportage of the telecoms sector during the period of the study.
• At the end of the training, the 20 successful applicants, who will qualify as Fellows, will have been trained on Nigeria’s technology sector, the relationship between media and technology and improved content creation opportunities.
• They will also be equipped with the skills to adapt to the changing realities that guarantee career and financial success in their professional practice.
• Fellows will also have access to professional resources and mentorship from PAU’s erudite faculty.

Every participant will experience improved knowledge in four broad areas:

1. The Telecoms industry
2. Media Innovation
3. Writing & Reporting
4. Media Diplomacy

Programme Structure

• Over 70: Class sessions
• 19 Days on campus
• 5 Days off campus
• 2 Days in MTN
• 7 Days in South Africa
• 1 Day in an Innovation Hub
• 1 Day in nature
• 1 Day comprehensive capstone

 

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Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank/IFC Investment Analyst Recruitment.

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group is seeking  Investment Analysts eager to work with our specialized investment divisions or country teams to play a key role in deal generation, investment transaction execution, and portfolio management.

Our work with the private sector helps create jobs, build vital infrastructure, and attract much-needed capital to developing countries—improving the lives of millions of people around the world. With offices in 100+ countries and a diverse team from 150 nationalities, IFC offers continuous learning opportunities and exceptional benefits.

The applicants for this recruitment drive will be reviewed on a rolling basis for consideration for immediate openings as well as positions that will become available over the next five months in the above-mentioned location and one of the Industry Groups.

The selection process includes CV screening, online assessment, and interviews.

Successful candidates will join IFC as an Investment Analyst on a three-year term contract extendable to a maximum of five years.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in domains like business, finance, or economics or pertinent industry areas.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, financial consulting, etc.
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Mastery of financial statement analysis and financial models.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one’s own work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Genuine dedication to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC’s mission, strategy, and values.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Executing rigorous analysis including comprehensive due diligence and financial modeling.
• Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities.
• Ensuring the highest standards of portfolio data accuracy and preparing monitoring reports.
• Prepare analytical sections of country and sector strategies and client pitchbook.
• Assisting in the design of sector and country strategies; crafting client presentations.
• Prepare sector mapping to target potential clients and business opportunities.
• Pinpointing business prospects via sector exploration and reaching out to promising clients.
• Engaging with internal teams and clients on data inquiries, document scrutiny, and financial statement evaluations.
• Crafting essential documents for our investment/advisory boards, upholding IFC’s stringent guidelines.

Job Location

• Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
• Cairo, Egypt
• Accra, Ghana
• Nairobi, Kenya
• Rabat, Morocco
• Lagos, Nigeria
• Dakar, Senegal
• Niamey, Niger

Application Deadline: April 4th, 2025

 

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Applications are now open for the 2025 Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Nigeria.
Are you a young graduate

Interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Nigeria?

Program Details

A traineeship of 6 months within the Green and Digital Economy Section of the EU Delegation in Nigeria, starting by end of May the latest.

The Green and Digital Economy Section of the EU Delegation is in charge of managing projects and programmes spanning the sectors of: agriculture, climate, renewable energy and energy efficiency, circular economy, innovation and digitalization, youth employment, MSMEs and investment.

Main tasks: 

• Conduct research and analysis on key sustainable economic development issues in Nigeria
• Review trends, as well as programmes and activities undertaken by other development partners
• Contribute to the programming, identification and appraisal of programmes and projects in close cooperation with the beneficiary institutions
• Draft reports on events and meetings
• Contribute in the follow-up of the implementation of projects
• Media monitoring of developments of relevance in Nigeria, in the public and private sector

Requirements

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, applicants currently residing in Abuja – Nigeria will only be considered
• Citizens of Nigeria
• Young graduates with at least a Bachelor Diploma (or equivalent)
• Maximum one year of professional experience
• No previous experience of more than six weeks in the EU Institutions

Benefits

• Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address Delegation-Nigeria-Recruitment@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europa.eu/europass/en (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – OPS1

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship).

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The NITDA IgniteHer Bootcamp is a transformative program aimed at empowering Nigerian women entrepreneurs in the tech space. The bootcamp offers tailored training, resources, and global opportunities, enabling participants to build and scale thriving businesses. In addition to the empowerment and training, participants will have the chance to win a trip to Japan to showcase their innovative solutions at an international startup event, connect with global leaders, and unlock limitless growth opportunities. This program is a collaborative initiative between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Application Deadline: January 31st, 2025

Eligible Fields

The following fields are eligible:

• Technology Entrepreneurship
• Innovation and Startups
• Digital Economy
• Business Development

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Nigerian citizen.
• Must be female entrepreneurs or those intending to own a business.
• Individuals interested in participating in the training and activities of the bootcamp.

Benefits

• Tailored training and resources to build and scale businesses.
• A chance to win a trip to Japan to showcase solutions at an international startup event.
• Opportunities to connect with global leaders and unlock growth possibilities.
• Empowerment through networks and collaboration with other women entrepreneurs.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants are selected based on their interest in entrepreneurship, business innovation, and the goals they aim to achieve through the bootcamp.
• Women who meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate a commitment to participating in the training and activities will be considered.

Click here to apply