CcHUB (Co-creation Hub Nigeria)

United for an Open Africa: Reclaiming Rights and Inclusion in Digital Spaces 

Technology is advancing exponentially, therefore we must be a part of how it is governed, shape our daily lives and uphold digital rights. CcHUB joined other members of the Africa Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) at the 2026 convening hosted on the sidelines of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAFRICA26) in Mauritius. It provided an opportunity for members to reconnect physically, reflect on the past year,…

Of the 75 founders in the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) Nigeria, 27 are women. Across Africa, under 10% of all the venture funding raised in 2025 was invested in companies with at least one female founder, according to Briter. The report names limited access to investor networks as one barrier. That’s why we’re spotlighting three of them over the coming weeks.

Aishat Adama Adamu, Rèkool
Aishat is the CEO and co-founder of Rèkool, which installs solar-powered cooling units…

About the Program

The Nigeria GATEWAY Program is a five-year initiative providing young Nigerians with the skills, tools and infrastructure needed to access meaningful and dignified gig work, with particular focus on women, persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups. Participants who complete training and are approved for device finance purchase from approved vendors; the financing partner pays the vendor directly.

The Program seeks credible device vendors, retailers and…

Lagos, Nigeria — September 2026
CcHUB x SAIL Innovation Lab has received an Award of Excellence for its contribution to youth job creation in Nigeria, recognizing its work in equipping young people with digital skills and creating pathways to employment opportunities.

The award was presented on September 23, 2026, at the closeout ceremony of the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) project, held at Sheraton Hotel.

It was received on behalf of CcHUB by Blessing Adeolu-Adediran,…

Duration: 6 weeks
Deadline: 9th October 2026, 5:00 PM WAT

Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) is looking for an experienced consultant to help GATEWAY make better use of its program data.

About GATEWAY
GATEWAY (Gigwork Accelerator for Talent Empowerment and Workforce Advancement for Youth) is a five-year program that seeks helps young people, particularly young women, build digital and creative skills and move into gig work and sustainable income.

The assignment
GATEWAY holds a large amount of…

Photo Caption: CcHUB Management welcomes representatives from the Danish delegation during the Danish Tech Ambassador Tour in Q2 2026

Ninety-eight people joined Dev Junction to learn how to build and deploy AI agents. Joshua Omobola led the session, taking participants through the process live.

By the end, each participant had built a live AI agent and earned a certificate.

That result says more than the attendance number. People came to learn about a technology that is…

The Creative Skills Exchange & Industry Development Program

The Creative Skills Exchange is five days of hands-on training with people who’ve built creative businesses themselves. You’ll learn how to price your work properly, protect it legally, build a funding pitch, and turn what you make into steady income.

The highest-potential businesses to come out of the week continue into an incubation phase, which includes advisory support, mentoring, and access to CcHUB Namibia’s facilities…

Photo Caption: Government leaders, researchers, legal experts, and AI practitioners came together across three convenings to help shape the mandate, governance, and long-term direction of the Nigeria AI Trust. 

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, conversations about its future are becoming increasingly important. One such conversation is the Nigeria AI Trust, a new independent body being established under a presidential directive.

Following the founding convening held in…

Lagos, Nigeria – Thursday, 30 July 2026

Co-creation HUB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has selected 12 startups for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Nigeria.

Cohort 4 introduces twelve founders selected not only for the strength of their solutions, but for the depth of their understanding of the populations they are building for. Focused on solutions for learners with disabilities, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and underserved or rural…

Locke’s goal-setting theory is the idea that people perform better when they are given specific goals rather than vague instructions to “do their best.” It is usually applied in offices. Yet Shulammite Akinloye, an instructional design fellow at CcHUB, wanted to know if Locke’s theory could improve learning outcomes for children.

Caption: Photo of Shulammite Akinloye

She built a game that gives children clues and asks them to identify the correct object, with each task becoming…