National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Skills Development Programme: Empowering Nigerians Through Vocational Training The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) continues to play a vital role in reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance through its Skills Development Programme. The initiative is designed to equip unemployed Nigerians with practical, vocational, technical, and entrepreneurial skills that enable them to secure employment, start businesses, and contribute to national economic growth. As Nigeria faces increasing demand for skilled workers and entrepreneurs, the NDE Skills Development Programme provides an opportunity for youths, women, persons with disabilities, and other unemployed citizens to acquire marketable skills at little or no cost. What is the NDE Skills Development Programme? The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is a Federal Government agency established to combat unemployment by creating employment opportunities through vocational skills ac...
Common Good Cyber Fund Grant 2026: Applications Now Open (Up to USD $300,000 in Funding) The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) Grant Programme , a global funding initiative designed to strengthen cybersecurity for the public good. The Common Good Cyber Fund supports nonprofit organizations that play a critical role in protecting civil society, maintaining essential cybersecurity infrastructure, and safeguarding vulnerable communities from digital threats. The programme aims to build a more secure, resilient, and trustworthy Internet by investing in organizations that provide cybersecurity services, develop innovative security solutions, and protect high-risk users worldwide. ( Internet Society Foundation ) Grant Value Successful organizations will receive multi-year operating grants ranging from USD $100,000 to USD $300,000 over a two-year period. For the 2026 funding cycle, the Internet Societ...