Solved: How writers make money in Nigeria
If writing is great as an art motivated by passion alone, then it would have been greater if money is involved. I mean who wouldn’t love to earn doing what they love?
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What will happen to Nigerian youths if FG doesn’t reverse cancellation of WASSCE
Nigeria’s former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one-time vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted…
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Microsoft Graduate Experience 2020 for Students and Recent Graduates in Middle East & Africa
Are you looking where you want to gain experience while waiting for your dream job? Where you can showcase your…
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One Young World DSM Brighter Living Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to create brighter lives for people today and generations to come. We connect our…
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Bright future now guaranteed for female engineering students
An analytical mind willing to learn new things and paying attention to details remains the hallmark of any successful engineer,…
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How to Apply for Nigerian Prize for Teen Authors 2021 (Worth N600,000)
Nigerian prize for teen authors has commenced its 2021 edition. Sponsored by Alh. Bala Abdullahi Kwatu, the prize is administered…
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Record 1-minute video & stand a chance to win $1000 in the ongoing #TMCChallenge
Over $1750 up for grab in the ItsREDTV #TMCChallenge.. The most creative video wins either $1000, $500 or $250. The…
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Meet Denise, the first black woman to complete residency in urology at Columbia University
Dr Denise A. Asafo-Adjei, a brilliant Ghanaian lady, has made the country and Africa proud after becoming the first Black…
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Published: The Sustaining Cup by Olaleye Gift Emmanuel
“The Sustaining Cup” is a string of poems- each carrying a particular wavelength of thoughts, from my experiences and recounted…
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Graydon House currently accepting submissions from black writers
Graydon House, a paperback imprint that is dedicated to publishing book club-worthy women’s fiction is currently accepting unagented submissions from Black…
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Global Partnership for Education (GPE) COVID-19 response worth US$15 million
In late March 2020, the UNICEF office in Nigeria received a GPE grant of US$140,000 to support the Ministry of…
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Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History (Prize: $15,000)
The PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History has announced the commencement of the 2021 grant conferral. They recognize a literary work…
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How to Submit to Cemetery Gates Anthology (0.37USD per word)
Commentary Gates currently accepting submissions for its 2020 anthology. The submission window remains upon until 1st August 2020. They pay…
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500 African books for free download during the lockdown period
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the face of the world: major cities now empty as countries are on lockdown; businesses…
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Submit now to Quramo Writers’ Prize 2020 (Prize: ₦1,000,000)
As submission closes on 30th July 2020, Quramo Writers’ Prize is still accepting submissions of unpublished work of fiction. This…
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Nigerian artist wins $50,000 Nefertiti prize for African creativity
A Nigerian artist, Vincent Kolo, has won the $50,000 Nefertiti grand prize for creativity during a virtual festival as part…
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Being a writer doesn’t mean you have all the answers: Jide Badmus in conversation with ACEworld
In our series of spotlights at ACEworld Publishers, Amaobi Uche engaged Nigerian poet and author, Jide Badmus who also doubles…
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Commonwealth Correspondents Program 2020 for Young Writers
If you are a young person passionate about writing on local and global issues, the then YourCommonwealth youth network is…
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Submit to Stonecrop Review (Prize: $20)
Stonecrop Review accepts fiction, creative nonfiction, art and photography that explore ways in which animals thrive in cities, for its Fauna issue.…
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Women for Africa Foundation Scholarship for Female Students
Women for Africa Foundation is now accepting applications from African Women (undergraduate and graduate students) for its 2020/2021 scholarship program.…
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Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity worth N1,000,000
Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity is a newly launched prize co-presented by Ynaija, it is dedicated to identifying and…
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Kanayo O. Kanayo passes law school exams, becomes barrister at 58
Popular Nigerian actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, aged 58 has become the latest barrister joining the Nigerian justice system as he…
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How I spent 11 years to get my L. L. B. Degree – Nigerian Lawyer
By Jay Princess Adesanya Dear Stranger, It took me 11 years to get my L. L. B. Degree. Yeah. I…
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Jack Grapes Poetry Prize 2020 is open for entries (Prize: $900)
The Jack Grapes Poetry Prize in its 8th year is hosted by Cultural Weekly. Open to poets from around the…
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WAEC: FG announces new updates, gives dates for commencement of exams
The federal government has announced that the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) would commence on August 4.…
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Stand a chance to win $1,000 in the Biopage Storytelling Writing Contest 2020
The Biopage Storytelling Writing Contest 2020 is open to writers around the world. One winner receives $1,000 while the three…
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Fully-funded Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship for Postgraduate Study 2020/2021
Applications are open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship for Postgraduate Study 2020/2021. A Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship is a…
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Meet Chidubem Obi, Nigerian man who graduated with perfect 5.0 CGPA from Russian University
Nigerian man, Chidubem Obi has done the attained a mouthwatering feat as he graduated from Sechenov Medical University, Russia with…
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The Broken River Prize 2020 is receiving entries (Prize: $250)
The Broken River Prize is an annual poetry book contest from Platypus Press. The winner of this prize will receive…
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Lolwe Magazine accepting submissions until July 31st
Lolwe Magazine is accepting submissions for Issue 2 until 31st July 2020. The issue will be guest-edited by Mapule Mohulatsi,…
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Meet the Nigerian family with 10 professors who are deans, deputy VCs and senior lecturers
Some states and areas in Nigeria are reputed for glorifying education. This is the story of the Ijaiya family in…
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How to give your kids sex education – Mother shares experience
Nigerian mother and Lawyer, Jay Princess Adesanya gives details on the importance and the best way to give kids sex…
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Miles Morland Foundation (MMF) Writing Scholarship 2020 for African Writers | £18,000 Grant
Miles Morland Foundation has started receiving entries from African Writers for its 2020 writing scholarship. The scholarship gives fiction and…
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How to submit to ArabLit Story Prize 2020, worth $500
The ArabLit Story Prize is currently open for its 2020 edition. The prize is an award for the best short…
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632 Law students fail bar final exams
According to the Council of Legal Education, 632 out of 2,515 students who participated in the final bar examination of…
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R-Bridge Microbiology Essay Competition 2020
R-Bridge Consult is currently accepting submissions from undergraduate and postgraduate Microbiology students in Nigerian Universities for its 2020 Microbiology Essay…
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MTN Scholarship Scheme 2020 for Students | N200,000 Annually Till Graduation
The MTN Foundation is now accepting applications from students in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria for its Science and Technology…
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My journey to bagging PhD at 26 – Tobi Achudume
Tobi, the daughter of Apostle Lawrence Achudume, General Overseer of Victory Life Bible Church, Abeokuta, Ogun bagged a doctoral degree…
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We’ll support proposed Federal College of Education – Oyetola
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola promised on Saturday to support the proposed Federal College of Education in Iwo and ensure its…
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Origami Poems Project 2020 (Prize: $175 for the top three winners)
The Origami Poems Project 2020 has commenced with the theme: ‘Best of Kindness’. The deadline for submission is July 15th…
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Public Diplomacy Grants for Nigerian youth and youth leaders by US Embassy
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos Public Affairs Section announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in…
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Nigerian man, Olaniyi passes bar exams 3 years after beating cancer
Three years ago, Twitter NG rose to the favour of a man, Kolawole Olaniyi with the hashtag #Saveniyi due to…
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Democracy books disappear from Hong Kong libraries
Books written by prominent Hong Kong democracy activists have started to disappear from the city’s libraries, online records show, days…
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Fed Poly Ilaro reinstates SUG president earlier suspended for cultism
The suspended Students Union Government President, Com. Olatunji Adegboye earlier suspended for suspected involvement in cultism has had his studentship…
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Submit to Ouida Books’ New Imprint on Technology in Africa
Nigerian publishing press, Ouida Books, is accepting submissions under their new imprint, LWM. Located in Lagos, the press unveiled LMW…
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Lagos Govt to reopen schools in August for primary 6, JSS3 and SSS3 students
Lagos State Government says schools will reopen for graduating students in primary six, JSS 3 and SSS 3 on Monday,…
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Submit to The Offing, (Payment: $100 per story)
Months after publishing Adams Adeosun’s “A Natural History of Briefly Gorgeous Vegetables”, The Offing is now open for submissions of…
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Lagos govt seals 10 private schools for holding lessons
Ten private schools have been put under lock by the Lagos State Government for flouting the closure order to prevent…
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List of JAMB 2020 Cut-off Marks Specified by Nigerian Institution
The minimum JAMB 2020 Cut-off Marks suggested by JAMB for admissions into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and innovation enterprise…
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Participate in the 6th Singapore Poetry Contest, Prize worth $170
The 6th Singapore Poetry Contest, organized annually by Singapore Unbound’s SP Blog is currently being held. Winners will be nominated…
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17-year-old girl, Barakat Adeoti wins COVID-19 Essay Competition
A 17-year-old student of Araromi Ilogbo Senior Secondary School, Barakat Adeoti has emerged the winner of a COVID-19 essay competition…
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