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FUNAABSU Releases Student Union and Emergency Contact Directory

The Student Union Government (SUG) has released a directory of official contact persons to help students direct complaints, enquiries and requests to the appropriate executive officers. The directory covers student welfare, publicity and campus information, social activities, official documentation, sports, financial matters, and disciplinary complaints. Students are encouraged to contact the relevant officers directly rather than wait for the President to become available. For urgent situations, students may contact any available SUG Executive member. The University Ambulance Service can be reached on 09162084884 for immediate medical assistance. Key contacts: - Welfare: Dr Young – 08142747537; Deeyah (VP) – 8115727208 - Publicity: Ovipour (PRO) – 08124129402 - Social Activities: DML – 08055263975 - Official Letters: Ahmad (General Secretary) – 07035059101; Iyebiye (Assistant General Secretary) – 09073051641 - Sports: Godzilla – 09059123360 - Financial Matters: Semo – 09036359347; Most Precious – 09039096436 - Complaints and Misconduct: Admin (Chief Judge) – 08038816496 - University Ambulance: 09162084884 Students are advised to use the appropriate channels to ensure their concerns reach the officers responsible.

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West Africa AI Youth Innovation Challenge

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Eligibility: Youth-led startups operating in an ECOWAS member state; lead founder aged 18–35. The startup must already have a working product or pilot that meaningfully uses AI. An idea alone is insufficient. Themes: AI for digital business and services; clean energy and climate resilience; and AI for agriculture and food systems. Location: Online submission; shortlisted founders must pitch in person in Freetown on 15 November. Important: No travel support was confirmed on the challenge page. A team should establish the cost and logistics before entering.

DEADLINE · 10 Nov 2026

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Dalai Lama Fellowship 2027

Dalai Lama Fellows

The Dalai Lama Fellows is seeking 15–20 young changemakers for its 2027 programme. - Eligibility: Applicants aged 20–36 as of 1 April 2027. Undergraduates are explicitly eligible. - Requirement: An existing social-change project or a well-developed plan, substantial knowledge of the community being served, and the ability to commit approximately 12 hours monthly. - Focus areas: Health, education, environment, social justice, youth development and cultural understanding. - Benefits: Leadership curriculum, coaching and access to a continuing global learning community. The official call does not list a stipend.

DEADLINE · 11 Nov 2026

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GISEB 180 Challenge

Global Institute for Science, Engineering, and Business Management

The Global Institute for Science, Engineering, and Business Management is inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students to explain an innovation in three minutes using one static slide. - Eligibility: Undergraduates at any level in accredited Nigerian universities; all disciplines are listed, including agriculture, law, education, business, engineering, health and the humanities. - Entry: Individual submission of a maximum 150-word abstract about the applicant's own work. Projects still in progress may be entered. - Dates: Preliminary rounds on 21 or 28 November; grand final on 19 December. - Benefits: Cash prizes, coaching, mentorship, certificates and inclusion in the GISEB Book of Abstracts. Prize amounts are not specified on the current call. - Cost: The organiser says entry is free. Travel and accommodation for finalists are not covered. Verification caution: The current application form is hosted on a third-party Aventolinks subdomain rather than the organisation's main domain

DEADLINE · 13 Nov 2026

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