*LECTURE ON ACCESS TO FINANCE* The Need to Embrace Blockchain Technology as a Means of SME Funding Delivered by: Moses O. Igharo 07/07/2026 Head of Operations: *HAAGEN Global Service Limited* A Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Development Company Protocol The Executive Governor of Edo State, represented here today; the Management and Staff of Edo Shoe Manufacturing Company; distinguished guests; captains of industry; trainers; graduating artisans; ladies and gentlemen. It is both an honour and a privilege to address this gathering on behalf of HAAGEN Global Service Limited, a Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Development Company committed to building innovative digital financial solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and communities. Today's lecture is titled: "Access to Finance: The Need to Embrace Blockchain Technology as a Means of SME Funding." Introduction The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. Just as the Industrial Revolution transformed manufacturin...
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...