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

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

₦5 Million Innovation Prize: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit from NASENI’s FutureMakers Hackathon 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 August 2026

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

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? 

BOI Opens ₦250 Billion Bond to Boost Business Financing in Nigeria — How Your Business Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 August 2026

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has opened subscriptions for a ₦250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond, aimed at raising long-term capital to support businesses and projects across Nigeria.  The five-year bond opened on August 5, 2026, and closes on August 11, 2026. According to BOI, proceeds will support sectors including agriculture, food

FG Unveils Tinubu Light Initiative: How 1 million Nigerian MSMEs Can Benefit from Affordable Renewable Energy 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2026

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, NBTI, Dr Kazeem Raji. The Federal Government has launched the Tinubu Light Initiative, a nationwide programme aimed at providing affordable renewable energy to one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.  The initiative, unveiled by the National Board for

FirstBank Spark a Gem Challenge: How Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs Can Access Grants, Mentorship and Business Support

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 August 2026

FirstBank has strengthened its commitment to supporting women-owned businesses through the launch of the Spark A Gem Challenge, an initiative that awarded ₦10 million in grants to outstanding female entrepreneurs in Nigeria.  The programme is part of the bank’s Women Preneur Pitch-A-Ton initiative under the FirstGem proposition. Beyond cash

Ecobank’s “Scaling Up!!!” Podcast: A Free Business Learning Platform Every African Entrepreneur Should Join 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 July 2026

Starting and growing a successful business can be challenging, especially for entrepreneurs navigating Africa’s competitive markets. To bridge this knowledge gap, Ecobank Nigeria has launched “Scaling Up!!!”, a free business storytelling podcast designed to educate, inspire, and equip entrepreneurs with practical lessons from some of

Lagos Skills Training Programme 2026: How 1,200 Artisans Can Get Free Training, Working Tools and Grow Their Businesses

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 July 2026

The Lagos State Government has launched the 2026 Lagos Skills Training Programme, an initiative designed to equip 1,200 artisans and tradesmen with modern technical and entrepreneurial skills over an eight-week period.  Organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, the programme will not only provide free practical