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Africa Projects Development Centre A Pan-African Research, Development, and Youth Incubation Hub.

Today, we hosted the opening ceremony of the Fashionistas YouFirst Cohort 4 programme, a partnership between APDC and Fi...
09/09/2026

Today, we hosted the opening ceremony of the Fashionistas YouFirst Cohort 4 programme, a partnership between APDC and First Bank of Nigeria Limited built on one commitment: that women across Africa deserve the opportunity to build thriving businesses and to break free from the barriers that keep them economically dependent.

Across sub-Saharan Africa, only 38.2 per cent of young women are in employment compared to 42.6 per cent of young men. This gap exists not because women lack ambition, but because they lack pathways. This programme creates one.

Over the next 12 weeks, 50 women (selected from thousands of applicants) will master fashion design, makeup artistry, hair braiding, and wigcrafting, combined with digitalisation, financial and business management. They will acquire the skills to build and own scalable ventures in an industry set to exceed $115 billion by 2030.

The journey starts today.

Yesterday, The Centre had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Cecilia Akintomide, OON (Chairperson, UN , former VP A...
08/09/2026

Yesterday, The Centre had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Mrs. Cecilia Akintomide, OON (Chairperson, UN , former VP African Development Bank Group) for a strategic exchange with our management team, led by our MD, Dr. Chiji Ojukwu and the official commissioning of the Michael Akintomide Training Hall, APDC. The Hall is named in honour of her father's remarkable contributions to agriculture and the cocoa industry across the old Western Region and Nigeria, and his enduring legacy at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan.

In commissioning this hall and engaging with our work, Mrs. Akintomide reaffirmed a conviction we hold sacred: that investing in young men and women, equipping them with skills, intention, and purpose is Africa's truest path to prosperity. We are grateful for her partnership as we expand this vision across the country.

United Nations Youth Association-Nigeria

🚨 Want a chance to access the ₦20 Million NISA Youth Impact Grant?Do you want practical insights on agribusiness funding...
31/08/2026

🚨 Want a chance to access the ₦20 Million NISA Youth Impact Grant?

Do you want practical insights on agribusiness funding, enterprise growth and job creation efforts across the continent?

Join APDC’s IYD 2026 Virtual Knowledge Exchange with speakers from IsDB, AfDB and NISA.

📅 31 August 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM WAT
💻 Google Meet

🔗 Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2aFpG0LDrqUvznieU7f7Hgizt6Zo_em93hyGg-uMvLRqRGQ/viewform

Young agripreneurs and entrepreneurs — don’t miss this.

21/08/2026

At APDC Group, youth empowerment is not just a theme. It is our daily commitment. 

From digital innovation and medium and small business growth to creative skill-building, our young trailblazers are transforming communities across Africa.

To every young mind watching: stay bold, push boundaries, and let your energy and vision lead the way forward.

Deadline Extended!Are you a woman with a passion for fashion, beauty, and creativity?The Africa Projects Development Cen...
21/08/2026

Deadline Extended!

Are you a woman with a passion for fashion, beauty, and creativity?

The Africa Projects Development Centre, in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is offering 200 Nigerian women aged 18–35 a FREE, fully sponsored 12-week hands-on training to launch a career in fashion and beauty. Applicants must be able to commit fully to the programme.

What You'll Learn:
▪️ Fashion Design
▪️ Hair Styling
▪️ Make-Up Artistry

🔗 Apply here: shorturl.at/5xzOx

For enquiries: 08142351333 / 09057535014
Email: [email protected]

Today, we honour the creativity, resilience, innovation, and leadership of young people breaking barriers across Africa ...
11/08/2026

Today, we honour the creativity, resilience, innovation, and leadership of young people breaking barriers across Africa and around the world.

While vastly different regional and local contexts shape young people's lives, their core aspirations remain universal: dignity, opportunity, meaningful participation, and a sustainable future.

From climate adaptation and technology to agribusiness and community development, young people are driving solutions to shared challenges. At APDC, we believe that investing in youth skills, digital empowerment, and sustainable enterprise is essential to building a more resilient and inclusive future.

Empowering youth isn't just an inspirational idea; it is an economic imperative. Different contexts should never determine who gets access to opportunity.

Whether you are a young builder, corporate partner, or advocate for youth development, there is a role for you in building this future with us.

🔗 Learn more at www.apdcgroup.org.

United Nations Youth Association-Nigeria

New Partnership Alert | Africa's agri-food economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030. A target achievable onl...
10/08/2026

New Partnership Alert |

Africa's agri-food economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030. A target achievable only with reliable energy, resilient infrastructure and thriving rural enterprises.

Driven by this shared vision, Africa Projects Development Centre (APDC) and Gigawatt Burundi S.A. have signed a strategic partnership to launch PURE Power Nigeria as part of the broader PURE Power Africa initiative.

Formalized in Bujumbura on the final day of the 11th African Agribusiness Incubation Conference & Expo, the partnership will deploy an agro-energy model that brings together clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, agro-processing, cold-chain infrastructure, digital innovation and enterprise development to strengthen rural economies.

Day 3 | With Africa needing 9 million new jobs every year, how do we create sustainable employment pathways for young p...
07/08/2026

Day 3 |

With Africa needing 9 million new jobs every year, how do we create sustainable employment pathways for young people?

Our Economic Research and Resource Mobilisation Manager, Mary Ijeoma, addressed this challenge as a panellist, sharing APDC's proven approach to closing the gap.

She emphasised the importance of equipping young people with the skills to thrive across high-growth sectors, including agriculture, nutrition, the creative industries, and the circular economy by embedding digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and business development into foundational skills.

"To compete globally, we must constantly innovate, promote healthy communities, and drive climate resilience from the ground up."

How is your organisation preparing young people for the future of work? We'd love to hear your perspective in the comments. 👇

Day 2 | Africa has no shortage of policies to transform its agri-food systems. The challenge is turning them into measu...
06/08/2026

Day 2 |

Africa has no shortage of policies to transform its agri-food systems. The challenge is turning them into measurable results.

Across 2 panel sessions at the ongoing 11th African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) Conference and Expo (AAICE 2026) in Bujumbura, Burundi, our Director of Programmes, Maaruf Yakub, contributed to discussions on input-market harmonisation and green jobs for youth in Africa.

He noted that intra-African trade remains at just 16%, compared with 70% in the European Union and 59% in Asia. Unlocking Africa's agri-food potential requires harmonised input markets, stronger product traceability, and greater investment in green employment.

As he remarked:
"The frameworks exist; delivery is next."

Today, APDC welcomed a delegation from the Republic of The Gambia led by Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Educ...
05/08/2026

Today, APDC welcomed a delegation from the Republic of The Gambia led by Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. The delegation included Mr Aliyu Hassan, General Manager of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Centre of Excellence, and Engineer Bashir Datti, Head of the National Skills Qualification Framework of Nigeria.

The visit formed part of a learning mission to examine APDC's integrated approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training, entrepreneurship and agribusiness incubation as The Gambia works towards establishing Centres of Excellence in agribusiness, horticulture and fisheries to expand economic opportunities for youth and women.

Following a presentation on APDC's eight years of impact, the delegation toured The Centre's urban demonstration farm and training facilities, gaining first-hand insight into the integrated model that combines practical skills development with market access, enterprise support and peer networks that enable young people to build sustainable livelihoods.

Professor Gomez observed that APDC offers a practical and replicable model for The Gambia. While many young people across West Africa receive vocational training, they often lack entrepreneurial pathways. APDC's evidence-based responses address this systemic gap. The visit concluded with a shared commitment to knowledge exchange and exploring joint programming that will strengthen employment pathways for young people across the region.

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