How Nigerian Creatives Can Access NEXIM Bank Entertainment Funding 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 August 2026

Nigeria’s creative industry is one of the country’s major sources of talent, but access to finance remains a challenge for many filmmakers, musicians, fashion entrepreneurs and media businesses. One opportunity worth knowing about is the Nigerian Creative and Entertainment Industry Loan Scheme

Dufil Supports 200 Nigerians Living with Sickle Cell Disorder with Free Medication 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 August 2026

Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, has continued its support for Nigerians living with sickle cell disorder (SCD) through its partnership with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN).  The reported intervention provided free essential medication to 200 beneficiaries, helping reduce the financial burden of managing a lifelong condition. 

SMEDAN BRYNE Programme: How 100,000 Young Nigerians Can Access Business Training, Funding and Mentorship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2026

SMEDAN is targeting more than 100,000 young Nigerians every year through a new entrepreneurship programme designed to help young people turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Known as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Project (BRYNE), the initiative combines entrepreneurship training, incubation, mentorship, finance, market access and business

Standard Chartered Digital Bootcamp: How 600+ Nigerians Can Gain Digital Skills and Improve Their Career Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2026

More than 600 young Nigerians are set to benefit from a new digital skills training programme launched through a partnership between Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited and Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN).  The 10-day Digital Bootcamp Programme is designed to help young Nigerians develop practical skills that can improve their chances of securing jobs, starting

41 Nigerian Universities to Get Innovation Hubs: How Nigerians Can Benefit

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2026

Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Nigeria is taking another major step toward a knowledge-based economy, with the Federal Government planning to establish 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to turn university research into businesses, jobs, investment and practical solutions.  What Are UniPods? 

End Age Discrimination in Recruitment: How Nigerians Can Build Skills and Access Better Career Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2026

Age should not automatically determine whether a qualified Nigerian gets a job opportunity. Career expert Gbenga Rufai, President and Founder of Liberty Career Academy, has called for measures to reduce age discrimination in recruitment, arguing that qualified candidates deserve a fair opportunity to compete.  Speaking at the 10th Career and Stewardship Bootcamp in

NELFUND Loan for Nigerians Studying Abroad: What NANS Is Asking the Senate to Change

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 August 2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Turkish Zone, has called on the Senate to consider extending the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to eligible Nigerians studying in accredited institutions outside Nigeria.  The proposal could become significant for Nigerian students facing rising tuition, accommodation and living expenses, as well as the

FG to Train 300 NYSC Corps Members as CNG Technicians: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 August 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to train and certify 300 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technicians, creating a pathway for young Nigerians to gain practical technical skills and improve their employment prospects.  The programme is being implemented across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and is designed to

Global Stocks Rise After Weak US Jobs Data: What It Means for Investors and Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2026

Global stock markets started the week on a positive note after surprisingly weak US jobs data reduced expectations of another Federal Reserve interest-rate increase.  Why Are Stocks Rising?  The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, while employment figures for May and June were also revised lower. Economists had expected job growth,

NANSInnovate 2026: How Nigerian Students Can Apply for the Business Grant

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 August 2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is reportedly inviting Nigerian student entrepreneurs to participate in NANSInnovate 2026, an entrepreneurship initiative designed to identify promising student businesses and ideas and connect them with funding, mentorship and business opportunities.  NANS