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

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

Young Girl Calls Tony Elumelu “Tony”: The Viral Moment and the Powerful Lessons Nigerians Can Learn 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 August 2026

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 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, employment and the creative economy.  The maiden programme was organised by the

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