PARTNERS
Building partnerships and collaborations
Our Partners
Core to the Brainbox approach is building diverse partnerships and collaborations with a broad array of public, private, non-profit, and civil society organizations with a shared commitment to accelerate progress on closing the gender digital divide.
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Our Partners
Central Bank of Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the central bank and apex monetary authority of Nigeria established by the CBN Act of 1958 and commenced operations on 1 July 1959. The major regulatory objectives of the bank as stated in the CBN Act are to: maintain the external reserves of the country, promote monetary stability and a sound financial environment, and act as a banker of last resort and financial adviser to the federal government.
The London School Of Economics and Politicial Science
This educational institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and online courses in various social science disciplines. They also provide opportunities for research participation and assistance.
National Univerisities Commission
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a government commission for promoting quality higher education in Nigeria. Situated in Abuja, it was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the cabinet office. In 1974, it became a statutory body and its first executive secretary was professor Jibril Aminu. NUC is currently part of the Federal Ministry of Education and is a parastatal (government-owned corporation).
British Council
The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities. It works in over 100 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language and the Welsh language in Argentina; encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom. The organisation has been called a soft power extension of UK foreign policy, as well as a tool for propaganda.
Creative Industry Financing Initiative
The CBN and the Bankers' Committee established the CIFI in 2018 as part of efforts to boost job creation in Nigeria, particularly among the youth. The initiative has four Verticals: Fashion, Information Technology, Movie, Music, and depending on the vertical, applicants can access loans ranging from N3 million to N50 million and N500 million for Movie Distribution business. Training, equipment and rental/service fees also be covered under the facility for fashion and other ICT entrepreneurs.