AFN Steps Up Search for Young Nigerian Athletics Talent: How to Get Discovered

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 August 2026

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is continuing to strengthen its focus on developing emerging athletes, with recent competitions at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos, providing an important platform for identifying talent.  The importance of these competitions

Nigerian Students Win Gold at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China: A Big Lesson on Education, Excellence and Global Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 July 2026

Team Nigeria wins Gold at the World Cup Spelling Bee in China…Photo Credit: Nigeria Spelling Bee Nigeria has once again demonstrated that its young people can compete with the best in the world. At the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China, Team Nigeria won the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category, marking a historic

FIFA World Cup 2026: How Nigerian Youth Can Turn Football into Scholarships, Careers and Global Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 July 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is more than the world’s biggest football tournament—it is a reminder that football can change lives. For many young Nigerians, the sport is not just entertainment; it is a pathway to education, employment, international exposure and entrepreneurship.  With the tournament drawing global attention to football, now

How Nigerians Can Win the Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Nigeria Leads Africa with 89 Awards in 2026 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 July 2026

European Union flags. Photo: EU Nigeria has once again emerged as Africa’s leading beneficiary of the fully funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, with 89 Nigerian students receiving scholarships for the 2026 academic session. In total, 163 Nigerians gained admission into the programme, making Nigeria one of the top five countries globally for Erasmus Mundus

Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education Should Start in Secondary Schools in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 July 2026

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

MTN Youth Empowerment: How Young Nigerians Can Benefit from Digital Commerce Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 June 2026

MTN Supports Youth Entrepreneurship Through Digital Commerce  Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria is helping young Nigerians grow their businesses by providing access to digital commerce tools, affordable internet services, and entrepreneurship opportunities.  The initiative was showcased during a recent cultural lifestyle festival in Lagos that

Lagos Introduces Archery in Public Schools to Discover Young Talents and Create New Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 May 2026

Lagos Government Expands Archery Programme Across Secondary Schools  The Lagos State Sports Commission has launched a new initiative aimed at introducing archery into public secondary schools across Lagos State as part of efforts to develop sporting talents from the grassroots.  The programme, organised in partnership with the Lagos State Archery Association,

FG, FirstBank Empower Nigerian Women with Vocational Skills to Fight Unemployment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 May 2026

First Bank Headquarters The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, alongside FirstBank and the African Projects Development Centre (APDC), has encouraged Nigerians—especially women and youths—to embrace vocational skills and entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial independence and economic growth.  The call was

Lagos Distributes 600,000 Smart Tablets to Students: How to Benefit from the Digital Education Initiative 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 March 2026

The Lagos State Government, led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has taken a major step toward improving education by distributing over 600,000 smart digital tablets to public secondary school students.  This initiative, under the Hope for Digital Education programme, is designed to equip students with modern learning tools and prepare them for a digital future.  What the

FG Launches GROW Fund to Support 6,122 Youth Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 February 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the GROW Fund, a new financing window designed to help 6,122 young entrepreneurs who completed the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) programme to access affordable business loans.  The initiative is powered by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with Deutsche