Qualified public health and epidemiology professionals can apply for a new World Health Organization (WHO) International Consultant – Field Epidemiology Training Programmes (FETPs) opportunity, with applications closing on 28 October 2026. About the WHO Opportunity The consultant
A new UNFPA job opportunity in Nigeria is available for qualified professionals with experience in health financing, costing and public-sector health systems. The Health Financing and Costing Consultant position is open specifically to Nigerian nationals and offers a short-term consultancy assignment. UNFPA Health Financing Consultant: Key Details The United
The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has extended humanitarian support to 100 families in Lagos through its Macedonia Call initiative, providing food items and Bibles to parents while 150 children received school bags, notebooks and children’s Bibles. The intervention took place at Oke Igbala Ayo Spiritual Church of Christ in Isolo, Lagos, as part of […]
The Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide 2027/28 offers an opportunity for eligible doctoral candidates, postgraduates, postdoctoral researchers and university lecturers from outside Austria to undertake a short-term research stay in Austria. The programme is open to applicants from all countries and disciplines, making it particularly relevant to Nigerian researchers looking
Nigerians pursuing technical and vocational education can apply for the Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation Technical and Vocational Scholarship 2027, which provides financial assistance to eligible students undertaking approved skills-based training. The scholarship is designed to reduce the financial barriers preventing students from acquiring practical skills
Co-founder of IJM, Oluwamayowa Adeogun; Talent and Client Success Manager at InnoPower Africa, Victor Williams Ikenna; Founder of Techeconomy, Peter Oluka; Head of Employability Unit at Lagos Innovates, Mathieu Michel; Head of Startups at Lagos Innovates, Olanike Aladeojebi; and Founder of Presibo, Jerry Nwobodo, at GrowthX by Techeconomy. Photo Credit : Punch Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Photo: LASG The Lagos State Government plans to increase electricity supply to more than 3,000 megawatts (MW) by March 2027, up from less than 1,000MW currently. The initiative aims to reduce blackouts, support businesses, and create a 24-hour economy. reported the announcement on October 11, 2026. How Lagos Plans to
Four prominent Nigerians — Aliko Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu and Burna Boy — have been named among Forbes Africa’s 15 Icons for 2026, highlighting their influence across business, global economic leadership, media and music. The recognition appears in Forbes Africa’s October-November 2026 anniversary edition, marking 15 years of the publication. The
At the Opening of Euphoria 30. Photo Credit : Femi Adebayo Opportunity Alert: Creative Skills Training for Young Nigerians Young Nigerians interested in filmmaking, content creation and entertainment have a new opportunity to watch out for. Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has launched Euphoria360 Hub, a creative production facility in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos,
The Federal Government has expanded its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), targeting about five million Nigerians for poverty reduction over the next four years. As part of the rollout, 700 youths in Oyo State completed a 10-day training programme covering Artificial Intelligence (AI), graphics design, fashion design and make-up artistry. The

















