Call for Applications: Fund for Innovation in Development Offers Grants of
The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) is inviting organisations to apply for grants to develop, test and scale innovative solutions that address poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries
Call For Applications: Africa Jobs Fund × SDRB Somalia Business Plan –
The Africa Jobs Fund (AJF) and the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB) have opened applications for the 2026 Somalia Business Plan Competition, which will award $20,000 to the winning entrepreneur developing an export-oriented business connected to Somalia
$17 billion hedge fund Walleye is beefing up its stock-picking unit despite losing a key executive to Citadel
The $17 billion asset manager has hired a pair of executives this month to support its equity long-short division, after left to return to Ken Griffin’s Citadel in September. Giannini had been the chief operating officer of the unit, a significant addition to the firm, before departing after less than a year in the role
EU, EIB Mobilise €500m to Fund African Entrepreneurs, Support Business – M
The European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have mobilised more than €500 million in funding and additional investments to support entrepreneurs, innovation and business growth across sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria identified as a major market for the initiative
How EU’s €100m fund creates 50,000 jobs, expands business in Nigeria, Africa
THE European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gautier Mignot, yesterday, said the €100 million funding on Boost Africa Investment Programme, has created 50,000 jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria since inception 10 years ago. Speaking at a forum that brought together investment partners and the media, Mignot added that the amount already generated additional €400…
Sh25.9bn climate fund launched to finance farmers, rural businesses
Kenya, Sept. 8 – Farmers and rural businesses in East Africa are set to access a Sh25.9 billion climate finance fund aimed at helping them invest in measures to cope with the effects of climate change
An elite fund manager returning 49% this year unpacks his market-beating strategy
The manager of the True Rock Fund (TRUEX) has crushed the market in 2026 by returning 49%. As of February, his top holding was SanDisk (SNDK) at a 9.2% weighting. Today, Wrona won’t confirm whether or not he still owns the stock at all
Nigeria launches $500 million agriculture fund to transform oil-rich Niger Delta
Nigeria has unveiled a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, marking one of its biggest agriculture-focused investment initiatives as the government looks to diversify the economy beyond oil and strengthen food security
Call for Applications: Founders Fund Africa Creative Economy Accelerator –
Applications are now open for the Founders Fund Africa Creative Economy Accelerator Program 2026, an initiative designed to support high-potential African startups operating across the creative industries with funding, mentorship, and business growth support
Nectar Fund press release feb 2026
WWF Nectar Fund to unlock investment in business in Africa WWF launches Nectar Fund to unlock investments for high-impact businesses in Africa