Lagos, Nov. 22, 2024 – The evolution of the Nigerian digital economy is to receive a boost with the training of 30 Nigerian startups on new digital skills.
They are to be trained on new digital skills, mentorship, and resources needed to build scalable, sustainable tech ventures
The training is being organised by Beyond Limits, an international organisation driving digital innovation, leadership transformation, and business growth.
The training will be done in partnership with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria, in the Beyond Limits Fellowship for Founders Cohort 3.0.
The application is open to Nigerian citizens or legal residents with startups based in Nigeria until November 29, 2024.
Applicants for the Beyond Limits Fellowship are to visit https://beyondlimits.global/fellowship/.
Dr Juliet Ehimuan, the Founder of Beyond Limits is a global business leader and former director of Google West Africa.
On the training, she said: “Our mission is to empower the next generation of tech leaders in Nigeria.
“Through this fellowship, we aim to provide participants with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s competitive environment.”
Fikun Aluko, Head of Entrepreneurship Programs, Beyond Limits, said: “The Beyond Limits Fellowship is uniquely designed to cultivate leadership competence in founders, equipping them not just to grow their businesses, but to become visionary leaders who can navigate challenges and inspire growth in their industries.
“We’re committed to developing a new wave of founders who are prepared to lead with resilience, innovation, and purpose.”
On the partnership, Julie McKay, the Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Consulate, said: “The U.S. government is a committed supporter of entrepreneurship in Nigeria because it’s a key driver of economic growth and prosperity.
“Through our support for Beyond Limits, we are promoting medium and long-term growth in Africa’s digital economy.” (GBN)