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
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is battling stage-four cancer, prompting an urgent wave of support from his family, colleagues, fans and well-wishers. The 66-year-old actor’s health condition became public after his daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, appealed for help in finding qualified medical specialists and facilities capable of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Young Nigerians looking to learn a profitable skill can take advantage of a new Federal Government training opportunity in Oyo State. Applications are open for the next cohort of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) Technical and Vocational Upskilling Training Programme, offering training in Graphics/Artificial
A brief exchange between billionaire businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu and a young executive trainee has sparked a major conversation online about respect, workplace culture, confidence, communication and professional etiquette. The video, which went viral on social media, reportedly occurred during an interactive session at a UBA Graduate Management
Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe. 100 Young Lagosian Gain Event Planning Skills The Lagos State Government has trained 100 young people in event planning and management, opening another pathway for youths interested in entrepreneurship, employment and the creative economy. The maiden programme was organised by the
Applications Are Now Open Nigerians seeking to pursue a master’s degree in the United Kingdom can now apply for the 2027–2028 Chevening Scholarship, one of the UK Government’s major international scholarship programmes. Applications opened on 4 August 2026 and close on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Chevening supports exceptional future leaders to study a […]
More than 641 teenagers in Abuja have received practical training in digital, creative and vocational skills, highlighting the growing importance of equipping young Nigerians with skills they can use beyond the classroom. The programme was organised by Olivehill Development Initiative in collaboration with TOM Camp Outreach Ministries at Government Science Secondary
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has released the 2026 recruitment shortlist, giving applicants an opportunity to confirm whether they have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process. Applicants who participated in the recruitment exercise can now check their application status online through the official NAQS recruitment portal:
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 a common challenge: many young Nigerians struggle to find reliable information
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

















