Lagos Trains 100 Youths in Event Planning: How Young Nigerians Can Turn the Skill into a Career

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 August 2026

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,

Chevening 2027: Nigerians Can Apply for a Fully Funded UK Master’s Scholarship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 August 2026

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 […]

641 Nigerian Teens Gain Digital and Vocational Skills: How Young People Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 August 2026

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

YouthDesk.ai: New AI Platform Helps Nigerians Find Jobs, Grants and Scholarships 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 August 2026

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 Grants Empowerment Support to Women Entrepreneurs in Enugu

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 August 2026

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

BOA Expands Support for Women Farmers: How Nigerian Women Can Benefit from Agricultural Finance 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 August 2026

Women farmers in Bwari area council, FCT. Credit: BOA The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is strengthening support for women farmers by improving access to agricultural finance, farm inputs, technology, mechanisation and markets. The move is important because women remain major contributors to Nigeria’s food system but continue to face significant barriers to finance and

SMEDAN BRYNE Programme: How 100,000 Young Nigerians Can Access Business Training, Funding and Mentorship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2026

SMEDAN is targeting more than 100,000 young Nigerians every year through a new entrepreneurship programme designed to help young people turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Known as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Project (BRYNE), the initiative combines entrepreneurship training, incubation, mentorship, finance, market access and business

Standard Chartered Digital Bootcamp: How 600+ Nigerians Can Gain Digital Skills and Improve Their Career Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2026

More than 600 young Nigerians are set to benefit from a new digital skills training programme launched through a partnership between Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited and Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN).  The 10-day Digital Bootcamp Programme is designed to help young Nigerians develop practical skills that can improve their chances of securing jobs, starting

41 Nigerian Universities to Get Innovation Hubs: How Nigerians Can Benefit

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2026

Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Nigeria is taking another major step toward a knowledge-based economy, with the Federal Government planning to establish 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to turn university research into businesses, jobs, investment and practical solutions.  What Are UniPods? 

End Age Discrimination in Recruitment: How Nigerians Can Build Skills and Access Better Career Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2026

Age should not automatically determine whether a qualified Nigerian gets a job opportunity. Career expert Gbenga Rufai, President and Founder of Liberty Career Academy, has called for measures to reduce age discrimination in recruitment, arguing that qualified candidates deserve a fair opportunity to compete.  Speaking at the 10th Career and Stewardship Bootcamp in