Are you a Nigerian student looking for financial support for university education? The Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship is an education initiative designed to reward academic excellence and help young Nigerians pursue their university dreams. Stanbic IBTC says the programme has supported
Ecobank InnovateX 2026: How Young Nigerians Can Apply for the ₦20 Million Youth Innovation Challenge
Young Nigerians with innovative ideas now have an opportunity to compete for ₦20 million in prizes while gaining mentorship, business support and valuable industry exposure. Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Verve, has launched InnovateX 2026, a youth innovation challenge designed to help young Nigerians turn ideas into practical solutions and sustainable
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. The Federal Government has opened applications for Cohort 2 of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), also known as the Next Moonshot Initiative, giving Nigerian student entrepreneurs an opportunity to access up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding. The programme is designed to help students transform promising STEMM
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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu What Are the New Programmes? The Federal Government has launched three major World Bank-supported programmes worth $3.05 billion to improve the lives of millions of Nigerians. The initiatives are designed to reduce poverty, improve healthcare and education, support small businesses, strengthen farming,
In today’s competitive job market, skill acquisition is essential for career growth and entrepreneurship. Many Nigerians struggle to find affordable training programs, but the good news is that there are several free skill acquisition programs in Nigeria that can help you learn new skills, boost your employability, and start your own business. 1.













