YouthDesk.ai: New AI Platform Helps Nigerians Find Jobs, Grants and Scholarships 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 August 2026

The Founder of YouthDesk.ai, Alabi Opeyemi A new AI-powered platform, YouthDesk.ai, is seeking to make it easier for young Nigerians to discover jobs, scholarships, grants, internships, fellowships and training opportunities.  Launched by Alabi Opeyemi, the platform was created to address

Nigerian Breweries Grants Empowerment Support to Women Entrepreneurs in Enugu

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 August 2026

Nigerian Breweries Plc, through Amstel Malta, has supported women entrepreneurs in Enugu State with business grants as part of a women’s empowerment initiative aimed at strengthening small and medium-sized businesses.  The support was announced during the annual August Meeting, a major Igbo women’s homecoming that brings women from Nigeria and the diaspora together to

BOA Expands Support for Women Farmers: How Nigerian Women Can Benefit from Agricultural Finance 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 August 2026

Women farmers in Bwari area council, FCT. Credit: BOA The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is strengthening support for women farmers by improving access to agricultural finance, farm inputs, technology, mechanisation and markets. The move is important because women remain major contributors to Nigeria’s food system but continue to face significant barriers to finance and

₦5 Million Innovation Prize: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit from NASENI’s FutureMakers Hackathon 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 August 2026

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has selected 60 young Nigerian innovators from thousands of entries for its FutureMakers Virtual Hackathon and Pitch Sessions. The five-day virtual hackathon runs from August 17–21, 2026, followed by pitch sessions from August 24–26.  The programme is designed to help young innovators develop

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 (NCEILS) administered by NEXIM Bank.  Who Can Benefit?  According to

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