Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026: Young Founders Can Win Up to $15,000

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 August 2026

Young entrepreneurs and impact founders have a major opportunity to secure grant funding of up to $15,000 through the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026.  The competition supports young people who are already building startups or projects that solve important social or

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

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 August 2026

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 […]

Afrifounders Graduate Trainee Programme 2026: How Nigerian Graduates Can Apply for the Six-Month Career Opportunity

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 August 2026

The Afrifounders Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian graduates seeking practical experience, business knowledge and a pathway into the workplace. The programme runs for six months and is completely free to apply. Applications close on September 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WAT. (Afrifounders Graduate Trainee Programme)  What

Union Bank Graduate Trainee Programme 2026: How Nigerian Graduates Can Apply Before the Deadline

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 August 2026

Young Nigerian graduates looking to build careers in banking, technology and business have a major opportunity with the 2026 Union Bank Management Trainee Programme and Tech Bootcamp. Applications close August 28, 2026, making today the final deadline for interested candidates.  What Does the Programme Offer?  The programme is designed to equip young talents with

MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026: How Nigerian Youths Can Apply for Up to ₦5 Million 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 August 2026

Deadline: August 28, 2026  Young Nigerians with innovative ideas for tackling environmental problems have a major opportunity through the MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026.  The initiative, organised by MTN and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), supports youth-driven solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges across Africa. In Nigeria, the

How New Agricultural Technology Could Help Nigerian Farmers Increase Productivity and Access Finance

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2026

Ambassador Afolabi Oke, African fth Region Global 2/ Mrs Mariam Okondugba CEO A4s 3Prof. Dr. Pradit Withisuphakorn (Advisory board Á4S) Nigeria’s agricultural sector is getting a new boost as A4S, an agricultural technology company, and Natari, an investment and project-development group, partner with Providus Bank to connect farmers with technology, financing, productive

Mastercard Foundation and CcHUB GATEWAY Programme: How Young Nigerians Can Gain Digital Skills and Access Global Jobs

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 August 2026

Young Nigerians looking to build careers online have a major opportunity through the GATEWAY Programme, a five-year initiative by the Mastercard Foundation and Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB).  The programme aims to train 400,000 young Nigerians and help participants access dignified opportunities in the global gig economy. It focuses on practical, AI-ready digital skills

Empowering the Girl Child: How Young Women Can Build a Stronger Future 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 August 2026

Participants at the event Stakeholders at the graduation of the first cohort of the African Girl Guide 12-week Leadership and Empowerment Programme in Abuja have called for greater investment in girl-child education, leadership and skills development.  The programme graduated 37 young women, with 10 receiving outstanding awards. Speakers stressed that empowering girls

LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator: How Young Nigerian Women Can Prepare for Leadership Opportunities

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 August 2026

LEAP Africa is helping young African women develop the skills, confidence and networks needed to pursue leadership roles and create meaningful change. Its Leadership Accelerator Programme (LAP) combines a free online learning phase, intensive bootcamp, capstone project and mentorship.  The programme has attracted thousands of women across Africa. The latest cohort

FG Free AI, Fashion Design & Makeup Training 2026: How Nigerians Can Apply

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 August 2026

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