More than 200 residents of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency have received business and livelihood support equipment through an empowerment programme facilitated by their representative, Moshood Oshun. Beneficiaries received items including mini-buses, tricycles, sewing machines, deep
Group photos of Beneficiaries and Officials More than 200 young Nigerians are set to benefit from over ₦701 million worth of Aptech scholarships, creating a major opportunity for youths interested in technology, digital skills and creative careers. The scholarships were awarded through the 18th edition of Aptech Career Quest, which attracted more than 8,000 students
Are you a Nigerian student looking for financial support for university education? The Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship is an education initiative designed to reward academic excellence and help young Nigerians pursue their university dreams. Stanbic IBTC says the programme has supported hundreds of students, with the scholarship expanded to 200 beneficiaries. Who
Ecobank InnovateX 2026: How Young Nigerians Can Apply for the ₦20 Million Youth Innovation Challenge
Young Nigerians with innovative ideas now have an opportunity to compete for ₦20 million in prizes while gaining mentorship, business support and valuable industry exposure. Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Verve, has launched InnovateX 2026, a youth innovation challenge designed to help young Nigerians turn ideas into practical solutions and sustainable
Isinwa Chidozie Senator wins Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria….Photo Credit: Facebook / Chidozie Isinwa Isinwa Chidozie Senator, representing Imo State, has been crowned Mr Universe Nigeria 2026 and Mr Cosmo Nigeria, earning the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the international Mister Cosmo competition in Vietnam. His success is more than a pageant
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. The Federal Government has opened applications for Cohort 2 of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), also known as the Next Moonshot Initiative, giving Nigerian student entrepreneurs an opportunity to access up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding. The programme is designed to help students transform promising STEMM
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has supported 733 widows through empowerment and welfare initiatives designed to promote economic independence, protect rights, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities. The intervention was announced during the 2026 International Widows Day commemoration organized by the Lagos State Ministry of
Women entrepreneurs in Abia State have received another boost as Amstel Malta awarded business grants to five women during the 2026 August Meeting in Umuahia. The initiative highlights how partnerships between businesses, government and communities can create opportunities for women to strengthen their enterprises. Five Abia Women Receive Business Support The
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 environment to seek health information and professional support without fear of
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

















