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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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