MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026: How Nigerian Youths Can Apply for Up to ₦5 Million 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2026

Deadline: August 28, 2026  Young Nigerians with innovative ideas for tackling environmental problems have a major opportunity through the MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026.  The initiative, organised by MTN and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), supports youth-driven solutions to

Nigerian Sisters Achieve First Class Honours in the UK: 5 Lessons Young Nigerians Can Learn

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2026

Corby sisters Stephanie and Isabel Offor. Photo Credit: Northamptonshire Telegraph Two Nigerian sisters from Corby, United Kingdom, Stephanie and Isabel Offor, have given their family and community a remarkable reason to celebrate after both graduated with First Class Honours in the same academic year.  Their achievement is not only a story of academic excellence but

How New Agricultural Technology Could Help Nigerian Farmers Increase Productivity and Access Finance

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2026

Ambassador Afolabi Oke, African fth Region Global 2/ Mrs Mariam Okondugba CEO A4s 3Prof. Dr. Pradit Withisuphakorn (Advisory board Á4S) Nigeria’s agricultural sector is getting a new boost as A4S, an agricultural technology company, and Natari, an investment and project-development group, partner with Providus Bank to connect farmers with technology, financing, productive

Mastercard Foundation and CcHUB GATEWAY Programme: How Young Nigerians Can Gain Digital Skills and Access Global Jobs

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2026

Young Nigerians looking to build careers online have a major opportunity through the GATEWAY Programme, a five-year initiative by the Mastercard Foundation and Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB).  The programme aims to train 400,000 young Nigerians and help participants access dignified opportunities in the global gig economy. It focuses on practical, AI-ready digital skills

2026 Headies Awards: Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy Lead Star-Studded Nominations

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 August 2026

The 18th Headies Awards has unveiled a highly competitive nomination list, with Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy featuring prominently across major categories.  The 2026 edition, themed “Africa to the World,” will take place in Toronto, Canada, highlighting the growing global influence of African music. The official Headies platform confirms

Empowering the Girl Child: How Young Women Can Build a Stronger Future 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 August 2026

Participants at the event Stakeholders at the graduation of the first cohort of the African Girl Guide 12-week Leadership and Empowerment Programme in Abuja have called for greater investment in girl-child education, leadership and skills development.  The programme graduated 37 young women, with 10 receiving outstanding awards. Speakers stressed that empowering girls

Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’: The Life, Career and Lessons from a Nollywood Icon

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 August 2026

Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. His death marked the end of a career spanning more than four decades in Nigeria’s theatre and film industry.  Born on October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, Ogun […]

LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator: How Young Nigerian Women Can Prepare for Leadership Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 August 2026

LEAP Africa is helping young African women develop the skills, confidence and networks needed to pursue leadership roles and create meaningful change. Its Leadership Accelerator Programme (LAP) combines a free online learning phase, intensive bootcamp, capstone project and mentorship.  The programme has attracted thousands of women across Africa. The latest cohort

Startup Abuja Scholarship 2026: How Nigerian Students Can Get Tuition Support, Stipend and Paid Internship

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 August 2026

Photo Credit: Tech Build Africa Nigerian students in tertiary institutions can apply for the Startup Abuja Scholarship Programme 2026, a nationwide initiative with a reported ₦50 million funding pool. The programme offers selected students full tuition coverage, monthly stipends for six months, paid remote internships and entrepreneurship training.  Students in public

AFN Steps Up Search for Young Nigerian Athletics Talent: How to Get Discovered

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2026

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is continuing to strengthen its focus on developing emerging athletes, with recent competitions at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, providing an important platform for identifying talent.  The importance of these competitions is clear from AFN’s recent national trials. The federation selected athletes for