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CALL FOR APPLICATIONSThe Nigeria Circular Economy Week Young Scholars Prize invites early-career researchers (35 years a...
17/01/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Nigeria Circular Economy Week Young Scholars Prize invites early-career researchers (35 years and
under) to submit applied research proposals that address business and policy approaches to scaling
circular business models in Nigeria.

Eligible research themes include:
• Data collection and analysis on material disposal and recycling rates
• Circular design, production efficiency, and recycling in the textiles sector
• Application of fly ash to improve soil fertility
• Waste-to-energy technologies
• Evidence-based policy decision-making

Selected scholars will participate in a research bootcamp in Lagos and compete for a ₦1,000,000 prize.

📅 Application deadline: 27 January, 2026
📍 Bootcamp: 16-19 February 2026 | Lagos

For full details on the themes and how to apply: Link in bio or visit bit.ly/NCEWResearchYSP


NigeriaCEWeek CircularEconomy Sustainability

We are taking the Circular Economy Mainstream in Nigeria!!!Registration is now open for Nigeria Circular Economy Week 20...
15/01/2026

We are taking the Circular Economy Mainstream in Nigeria!!!

Registration is now open for Nigeria Circular Economy Week 2026, happening on the 16 –19 February 2026.

Join policymakers, businesses, researchers, and development partners as we explore how the circular economy can drive economic growth, innovation, and industrial competitiveness in Nigeria.

Get ready for in-depth conversations on key pillars of Nigeria’s circular transition:
Circular Economy Investment Fund
Public Policy
Trade and Knowledge Exchange
Research- Knowledge to Practice
SME Growth

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Secure your spot at here: bit.ly/NCEWREG

CEStrategyWeek20

How can circular economy thinking and problem-solving skills be introduced across all university faculties in Nigeria?Re...
07/01/2026

How can circular economy thinking and problem-solving skills be introduced across all university faculties in Nigeria?
Read this article, which shares AbdulGaniy Adelopo PhD insights on this question

Click here to read
https://lnkd.in/d5t6mwQF

GreenSkills GreenJobs.

Sustainability and circular economy careers are expanding rapidly across Nigeria, but employers are struggling to find t...
29/12/2025

Sustainability and circular economy careers are expanding rapidly across Nigeria, but employers are struggling to find the right skills. Today’s circular economy workforce demands more than general awareness.

A circular economy is not a one-skill approach. It requires a broad, hybrid skill set, including regulatory compliance, ESG reporting, data analysis, social impact & gender inclusion, environmental management, and more.

Swipe through to understand where the biggest talent gaps exist for the circular economy in Nigeria.

GreenSkills GreenJobs

Building talent for the circular economy is now a necessity. During the , our speakers emphasised that developing an ac...
22/12/2025

Building talent for the circular economy is now a necessity.
During the , our speakers emphasised that developing an active, future-ready workforce for a circular economy requires deliberate and practical action.

Based on the insights shared, we identified three foundational principles that provide tangible pathways for embedding circular economy skills, systems thinking, and problem-solving across various sectors. These principles go beyond theory. They highlight the actions needed to nurture talent capable of driving Nigeria’s circular transition.

Swipe through to explore the three foundational principles for building circular economy talent.

FutureOfWork GreenSkills GreenJobs.

In recent times, many reports have indicated that circular economy skills are becoming increasingly relevant in the job...
18/12/2025

In recent times, many reports have indicated that circular economy skills are becoming increasingly relevant in the job market. Last Thursday, the Circular Business Platform held the , a webinar bringing together multi-stakeholders to discuss how Nigeria can develop talents for its emerging circular economy.

In this post, we highlight key perspectives from our speakers in response to a central question:
How can partnerships between business, academia, and policy actors be structured to ensure long-term impact?
The diversity of viewpoints underscores an important truth that each stakeholder within the ecosystem has a distinct and critical role to play in building the talent pipeline needed for Nigeria’s circular economy.

Swipe through to explore the key takeaways and learn how collaborative action can drive sustainable impact.

Call for Expert Speakers on Waste to Wealth and Sustainable AgricultureDo you have the expertise to serve as a guest spe...
15/12/2025

Call for Expert Speakers on Waste to Wealth and Sustainable Agriculture

Do you have the expertise to serve as a guest speaker on the Sight of Flavors TV show by Spinfluence Network Limited?

Who We Are Looking For
1. Ososo, Benin City (or nearby communities)
We seek an individual who can deliver a session titled:
“Turning Waste to Wealth”, using Ososo’s local context.

2. Obudu, Cross River State (or nearby communities)
We seek an expert who can speak on:
“Agricultural Circularity: How Technology Can Improve Food Flow and Reduce Waste.”

About the Sight of Flavours
Sight of Flavors is a Regenerative Adventure TV Show, which aims to promote eco-tourism, circularity, and regenerative practices.
The Circular Business Platform (CBP) is in strategic partnership with Spinfluence Network Limited (owners of Sight of Flavors) to support this TV show. As part of this collaboration, CBP is providing content support, proposing thematic areas and recommending experts within the circular economy ecosystem to speak on them.

How to Apply

If this describes you, kindly send a direct message with the following details:
Your name and professional designation
Your location
Email address & Telephone number

Benefits
This is a pro bono engagement; benefits will be provided in kind.

Selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is a year without reconnecting with the people who work behind the scenes to make CBP’s mission possible?Last week,...
12/12/2025

What is a year without reconnecting with the people who work behind the scenes to make CBP’s mission possible?

Last week, the Circular Business Platform (CBP) had the privilege of hosting members of its Board, distinguished professionals who have stood with us over the years as we drive circular business growth and investment across Nigeria.

Our Board is a strategic blend of expertise spanning government institutions, legal practice, corporate leadership, academia, and regulatory bodies. This cross-cutting mix is one of our greatest strengths. It gives us the unique ability to engage, collaborate, and speak confidently to different stakeholders within the circular economy ecosystem.

We celebrate their continued guidance, commitment, and belief in CBP’s vision.

Stay updated with our work at www.circularbusinessplatform.org.

Are you a Green Expert or Professional? We would love to hear from you. Which of the above listed options best describes...
04/12/2025

Are you a Green Expert or Professional? We would love to hear from you.
Which of the above listed options best describes how you became a professional with a green skill?

If you are without a green skill and thinking of skilling up, we also have something for you.

The Circular Business Platform is hosting a webinar on ‘The Future of Work: Building a Talent Pipeline for the Circular Economy’ - A multi -stakeholder dialogue on the green skills gap connecting industry, education and policy for talent development.
This webinar will provide you the insights and networks on how to kickstart your skilling in green skill.

Register for this opportunity right now!
bit.ly/CEFutureWork

CBPWebinar

The ability to see how everything is connected so that you create solutions that don’t become problems at the end of the...
03/12/2025

The ability to see how everything is connected so that you create solutions that don’t become problems at the end of the day. Systems thinking is one of the many circular economy skills that Dr. AbdulGaniyu Omobolaji Adelopo believes that every graduate should possess, and we agree.

Do you think in systems?

Registration for “The Future of Work: Building Talents for the Circular Economy” is still open

Secure your spot with this link

http://bit.ly/CEFutureWork

Are you a student clueless on skills to acquire to give you a competitive labour advantage?Come get insights in our upco...
03/12/2025

Are you a student clueless on skills to acquire to give you a competitive labour advantage?

Come get insights in our upcoming webinar titled- The Future of Work : Building Talents for the Circular Economy.

We are excited to have Dr. AbdulGaniyu Omobolaji Adelopo, a renowned lecturer in one of Nigeria’s prestigious universities, join us as a speaker in the webinar. He believes every graduate should have one skill.

Find out about the skill in our next post

Just as an adage that says that there are so many ways to kill a bird, there are for liner businesses to transition into...
02/12/2025

Just as an adage that says that there are so many ways to kill a bird, there are for liner businesses to transition into circular businesses. 

These many ways include Circular Product Design, Resource Recovery, Product Reuse, Sharing economy concept, Product use extension and Product as-a service. 

In this post,  we focus on the Product -as -a Service Model, a circular business service model that  focuses on selling the benefits of a product to the consumer rather than the product itself. 

Swipe through to learn about the Product- as -a Service Model. 

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