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

Adetutu A, The Insights
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
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
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

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

Adetutu A, The Insights
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
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

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

Adetutu A, The Insights
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 […]