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
Airtel Nigeria Recognised for Innovation and Social Impact Airtel Nigeria has received two major honors at the 2026 MARKETING EDGE EDGE Awards, winning the Leadership Award in Corporate Social Responsibility and Most Innovative Telecom Operator of the Year. The 14th edition of the awards was held on September 25, 2026, at Ten Degrees Event Hall […]
Group photos of Beneficiaries and Officials More than 200 young Nigerians are set to benefit from over ₦701 million worth of Aptech scholarships, creating a major opportunity for youths interested in technology, digital skills and creative careers. The scholarships were awarded through the 18th edition of Aptech Career Quest, which attracted more than 8,000 students
Young Nigerians looking to build valuable digital and creative skills now have an opportunity to benefit from the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme. The programme aims to train and connect to 300,000 young Nigerians with industry-relevant skills and opportunities in Nigeria’s growing digital and creative economy. What Is the iDICE Programme? iDICE,
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
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
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has selected 60 young Nigerian innovators from thousands of entries for its FutureMakers Virtual Hackathon and Pitch Sessions. The five-day virtual hackathon runs from August 17–21, 2026, followed by pitch sessions from August 24–26. The programme is designed to help young innovators develop
More than 3,800 children, parents, teachers, and technology enthusiasts recently gathered in Lagos for the sixth edition of STEM Africa Fest, one of Africa’s largest STEM events. The festival gave young Nigerians practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, coding, drone technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship—skills that
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, creating thousands of high-paying job opportunities. If you’ve been looking for a way to start a career in tech without prior coding experience, the Break into Tech AI Developer Scholarship 2026 offers a valuable opportunity. The programme is fully funded, making it
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries worldwide, education experts are urging Nigeria to prepare students early for the future. The Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation (GFF) has called for the introduction of AI education in secondary schools, saying it will equip young Nigerians with the digital skills needed to thrive in

















