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  "id": 557184,
  "title": "How Nigerians can apply for ECOWAS $65,000 startup award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/how-nigerians-can-apply-for-ecowas-65-000-startup-award-557184",
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  "published": "2026-08-11T10:31:06.000Z",
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  "summary": "Nigerians can apply for the ECOWAS Startup Award, offering $65,000 in prizes. Discover eligibility, application steps, and benefits for innovative startups Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-apply-for-ecowas-65000-startup-award/",
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