Kwara Opens Six Youth-Friendly Health Centres for Adolescents 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 September 2026

Kwara State has commissioned six new youth-friendly health centres to improve access to confidential, respectful, and adolescent-responsive healthcare for young people.  The centres are in Offa, Asa and Moro Local Government Areas and are designed to give adolescents a safe and welcoming

Inclusive Economic Empowerment Programme 2026: How Nigerian Youths Can Prepare for Employment and Enterprise Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 September 2026

Young Nigerians looking for employment, practical skills, internships and entrepreneurship opportunities may want to watch the new Inclusive Economic Empowerment (IEE) Pathways Programme 2026.  The programme is being implemented under the British Council’s Youth Connect initiative and is designed to help young people develop practical skills and move towards either

Uber Exits Nigeria Effective September 2, 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2026

Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria, bringing its 12-year presence in the country to an end.  The company launched in Lagos in 2014 and later expanded its app-based transportation service to other parts of Nigeria. On September 2, 2026, Uber confirmed that it was winding down operations in Nigeria following a review […]

OPay Expands ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Programme: How Nigerian Students Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 September 2026

Thousands of Nigerian students could benefit as OPay expands its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship programme to more tertiary institutions across the country.  The programme currently covers 25 partner tertiary institutions following a new partnership with Miva Open University. OPay says it plans to add 16 more institutions before the end of 2026, bringing the total

OPay Debunks Shutdown Rumour: What Nigerian Customers Should Know About Fake Financial News

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 September 2026

OPay has dismissed a viral claim that it would shut down or suspend its services from September 1, 2026, reassuring customers that its operations remain active.  The false notice, which circulated widely on social media, advised customers to urgently withdraw their money, causing concern among some users. However, OPay described the claim as false and […]

iDICE 300,000 Free Training Opportunity for Nigerian Youths in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 September 2026

Young Nigerians looking to build valuable digital and creative skills now have an opportunity to benefit from the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme.  The programme aims to train and connect to 300,000 young Nigerians with industry-relevant skills and opportunities in Nigeria’s growing digital and creative economy.  What Is the iDICE Programme?  iDICE,

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: How Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Gain International Business Experience

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 August 2026

Are you planning to start a business or have recently launched one? The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme offers an opportunity for new entrepreneurs to learn directly from experienced business owners in another participating country.  The exchange can last between one and six months, giving participants practical international business exposure,

Ojodu Residents Can Now Access LSETF Loans, Business Support and Job Opportunities Closer to Home

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 August 2026

Residents and entrepreneurs in Ojodu, Lagos, now have easier access to government-backed business loans, entrepreneurship support and employment opportunities following a new partnership between the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF).  The partnership has led to the opening of an LSETF liaison office at the

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026: Young Founders Can Win Up to $15,000

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 August 2026

Young entrepreneurs and impact founders have a major opportunity to secure grant funding of up to $15,000 through the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026.  The competition supports young people who are already building startups or projects that solve important social or environmental problems. However, interested applicants must act quickly, as the

AU–EU Youth Action Lab Grants 2026: Nigerian Youth Organizations Can Apply for Major Funding 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 August 2026

The AU–EU Youth Action Lab Grants 2026 offer an important opportunity for youth-led organizations in Nigeria to access funding and support for projects that create meaningful change.  Nigeria is among the 12 eligible African countries for the programme. The final application deadline is September 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central African Time (CAT).  The grants […]