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International Women’s Day: The Future Project Celebrates Women’s Contributions, Releases 100 Most Influential Women in Africa List

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women and their contributions to society. The Future Project, an organization committed to empowering young people to create positive change in their communities, is joining in on the celebration by highlighting the achievements of women breaking barriers and achieving greatness. Women worldwide are redefining what professionalism and... Read More

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The Future Project launches Local Government Performance Report – an initiative to deepen accountability in governance

In furtherance of its vision towards inspiring a generation of equipped leaders committed to social and economic development in Africa, The Future Project is launching the Local Government Performance Report – a tool to empower Nigerians with the necessary information to engage local government administrators and assess their performance in the delivery of public goods... Read More

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Freedom of Information Project

December 1, 2020

The Future Project is set to launch the Freedom of Information (FOI) Project to encourage transparency in governance

As part of their goal to solve the continent’s largest issues, The Future Project is set to launch the Freedom of Information (FOI) project – a campaign aimed at encouraging accountability and transparency in government. The novel project sheds light on the Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act) 2011. This legislation gives Nigerians the right... Read More

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August 13, 2020

BeatingCorona from RED launches COVID-19 web map with the top 1,000 data points on Nigeria’s efforts

BeatingCorona from RED today launched its COVID-19 web map to help key stakeholders maintain focus and double-down on efforts to halt the spread of the virus in Nigeria. Leveraging the power of data analytics, the interactive platform spotlights flash-points in the concerted fight against COVID-19 while highlighting possible intervention areas for individuals, government, and donor... Read More

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‘The more dysfunctional a system is, the more the need for intentional journalism’ | Hot takes from #ThursdayTalks

“The job of a journalist is to hold people in power responsible; to hold a mirror to society,” Kadaria Ahmed’s words warmed the audience into a truly riveting, educational and entertaining July edition of Thursday Talks. This edition was tagged Journalists and Social Change, moderated by Fisayo Soyombo, featuring two other distinguished journalists and editors;... Read More

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Juliet Ibrahim, Etim Effiong, Ruth Kadiri, Segalink, Ruggedman join BeatingCorona Campaign

Nigeria’s foremost intervention database, BeatingCorona has rolled out a new awareness campaign to inspire radical responsibility and spotlight how people across various industries, demography and location are fighting the coronavirus. This campaign which is tagged “How I am Beating Corona to #Savethefuture” has enlisted an impressive cachet of celebrities and influential figures who have greatly... Read More

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COVID-19: The Future Project, Y! Africa launches new website ‘Beating Corona’ to provide real-time information

The Future Project, Y! Africa launches new website ‘Beating Corona’ to provide real-time information on pandemic interventions across Nigeria. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Future Project in partnership with Y! Africa has announced the launch of its website – Beating Corona aimed at providing up-to-date information on all interventions of the coronavirus pandemic,... Read More

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January 11, 2020

“We know what the streets are saying” | RED launches new direction with consulting and cultural intelligence focus

RED | For Africa, the company with the largest number of youth-focused media brands on the continent, has unveiled its new strategic consulting direction themed, ‘We know what the streets are saying’. With over 15 years of experience inspiring large audiences of Africa’s youth to think, act, and grow – in verifiable, track-able ways, RED... Read More

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December 10, 2019

‘Nigeria is not just your heritage, it is your legacy.’| Top talking points from @DebolaLagos’ #ThursdayTalksLagos chat

It is believed that ‘1 in every 3 Nigerians want to leave the country for foreign shores.’ To examine creative ways of stemming the disturbing trend, therefore, in lieu of the need for citizens to harness the power of their office, organisers of #ThursdayTalksLagos focused its November edition on Greener Pastures: “The Role of Citizens and... Read More

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November 26, 2019

Burna Boy wins The Future Awards Africa 2019 ‘Young Person of the Year’

Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu emerged the ‘Young Person of the Year’ at The Future Awards Africa 2019, having captivated the local and global audience with his signature sound and undeniable charisma. The category, which was endowed by premium malt drink, Amstel Malta, recognises a young person who has become a force for change, capturing the... Read More

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November 19, 2019

Wema Bank partners YNaija and The Future Project to present YTECH 100 2019

Wema Bank and The Future Project in collaboration with YNaija will be hosting and celebrating the brightest and the best in Tech. Theme: “FREEDOM, FINANCIAL AND THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY”. Time: 2:30pm The Future Awards Africa(TFAA) is a grand platform that celebrates young achievers in Africa excelling in their respective fields. YTech will be attended by... Read More

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October 16, 2019

We intend to be Africa’s gateway to engage the youth – RED CEO, Adebola Williams

Adebola Williams, the Group CEO of RED, has emphasized the company’s vision to galvanise Africans in taking action, explaining that its major goal is to be the gateway to access young Africans, creating a sustainable platform to impact the continent, and advising countries on how to engage the youth. Speaking in an exclusive interview with... Read More

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September 27, 2019

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Khafi Kareem and media personality, Temisan Emmanuel announced as season hosts for The Future Awards Africa

The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has unveiled former Big Brother Naija 2019 contestant, Khafi Kareem and media personality, Temisan Emmanuel as season hosts for the 14th edition of the event which is scheduled to hold in Lagos. Maintaining the theme, Nigeria’s New Tribe, the Awards which recently received a groundbreaking endorsement from the United Nations, seeks... Read More

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September 24, 2019

RED Co-Founders, Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams to receive YouWIN! Connect Award of Excellence

The Co-Founders of RED | For Africa, Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams, are set to receive the YouWIN! Connect Award of Excellence at the first edition of the YouWIN! Connect Enterprise Education Book and Awards, which will hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Thursday, 26 September, 2019. The young entrepreneurs are being celebrated... Read More

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Stakeholders highlight policies and effective implementation at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

The Future Project hosted stakeholders at the fifth edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders on Friday, 12 July, 2019. The event highlighted the importance of relatable government policies and effective implementation as a foundation for national socio-economic transformation and global competitiveness. Themed, ‘Turning the Curve: Aligning government policies to our Realities’,... Read More

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Drama as former Minister, Rotimi Amaechi engage ‘Navy Commodore’ in hot exchange of words

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Friday had an hot exchange of words with Omatseye Nesiama, a retired Navy Commodore. Omatseye who was speaking as a panelist at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders organised by The Future Project and YMonitor, remarked that one of the key reasons people in areas battling with... Read More

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The National Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders is tomorrow; Here’s why you should attend

Young Nigerians are tired. We are tired of exclusionary politics that dangles the prospect of a truly level playing field but never delivers. We are tired of having to leave the country to guarantee a better life for ourselves. We are tired of our voices being suppressed or ignored. We cannot overemphasize the subject of... Read More

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Ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi, Remi Shonaiya, Ismael Ahmed, Banky W, others to speak at The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

The Future Project has announced its roll call of panelists for the 2019 edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders set to take place on Friday, July 12, 2019. Themed ‘Turning the Curve, Aligning Government Policy to our Realities,’ the Symposium is a platform for robust engagement between public office holders and young... Read More

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January 24, 2019

#NigeriaDecides2019: Role of the media in elections to take centre-stage at January edition of #ThursdayTalks

The first edition of #ThursdayTalks for this year will be holding on January 31, 2019. This month edition would be exploring the role of the media in the upcoming election, with special focus on the subject of fake news. The topic is #NigeriaDecides2019, ‘Role of the media in the election: Addressing Fake News.’ The guest... Read More

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December 17, 2018

#NigeriasNewTribe: The Future Awards Africa celebrates 20 outstanding young Nigerians in a night filled with music, style, and inspiration

Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa yesterday celebrated 20 young and driven Nigerians making impact in diverse sectors of human endeavor including advocacy, media, music, technology, art, film, photography and more. The event which held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, had in attendance several leading personalities in government, politics,... Read More

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December 14, 2018

Mr Eazi, Yemi Alade, Timi Dakolo, Kenny Blaq, Teni the Entertainer, Ric Hassani to perform at The Future Awards Africa this Sunday

Popular artistes Mr Eazi, Yemi Alade, Timi Dakolo, Teni the Entertainer, Ric Hassani and comedian Kenny Blaq are set to perform this Sunday, 16 December, 2018 at the 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa taking place at The Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. With 100 nominees selected by the Central Working Committee... Read More

December 10, 2018

It’s official! Bolanle Olukanni and Tobi Bakre will host The Future Awards Africa 2018

Media personality, Bolanle Olukanni and ex-Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Tobi Bakre will host the 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa scheduled to take place on 16 December, 2018 at The Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. Bolanle and Tobi will do the honors as hosts to celebrate 100 nominees and unveil 20 outstanding individuals whose relentless hard... Read More

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December 6, 2018

#WhatStateWillYouRepresent? The Future Awards Africa 2018 invites generate excitement

The 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s biggest youth event continues to generate online and offline excitement and anticipation with its event invite and style guide showcasing the best of Nigeria’s people, culture, resources, and diversity. The invitation card design reflects the unique elements that bind us together as a nation... Read More

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December 4, 2018

Davido, Samson Itodo, Tomi Adeyemi, Nemitari Ajienka and Mahmoud Maina | Meet the honorees for The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of the Year 2018

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the list of honorees for the most coveted youth award on the continent, the Young Person of the Year – David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, Samson Itodo, Tomi Adeyemi, Nemitari Ajienka, and Dr. Mahmoud Maina. This prize is awarded to a young person who has... Read More

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December 2, 2018

#NigeriasNewTribe: Davido, Ahmed Musa, Adesua Etomi, Chinwe Egwin, Samson Itodo, others make The Future Awards Africa 2018 nominees list

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced the nominees for the 13th edition of Africa’s biggest youth awards set to hold on 16 December, 2018 at the Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. With 20 award categories this year, the CWC unveiled one hundred (100) nominees which include artistes,... Read More

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The Future Project holds tweet chat with Samson Itodo, Segun Awosanya in celebration of International Youth Day

To celebrate the International Youth Day 2018, The Future Project joins other organisations to honour International Youth Day tagged ‘Safe spaces for youth’. The International Youth Day is focused on the issues confronting youth in our society and also ensuring that youth have safe spaces to engage while effectively contributing to development, including peace and... Read More

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54 entrepreneurs get funding from Microsoft Nigeria and The Future Project’s ‘Accelerate LABS’ Initiative

Fifty-four winners have emerged from the Accelerate LABS program, an initiative of The Future Project supported by Microsoft Nigeria. The winners were announced during the Grand Demo Day held at the City Mall, Lagos on Saturday, June 30, 2018. The Demo Day provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn, network, and pitch innovative ideas to... Read More

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Microsoft and The Future Project hold final Demo Days; support over 2,000 businesses nationwide

Microsoft Nigeria, in partnership with The Future Project, has announced the final series of Demo Days across Nigeria to support over 2,000 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria through the Accelerate LABS initiative. Launched in August last year, the programme is intended to empower entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 through... Read More

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Nigerian youth demand new narratives, call for political inclusion at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders

Young Nigerians have called for more inclusion in leadership and governance at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which took place Thursday at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Organised by The Future Project, the event featured panel discussions on ‘2019 Elections: Are Nigerian Youth Prepared?’ with Mmanti Umoh, Hamzat... Read More

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