Residents and entrepreneurs in Ojodu, Lagos, now have easier access to government-backed business loans, entrepreneurship support and employment opportunities following a new partnership between the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund
Nigeria’s drive towards modern agriculture has received a major boost as the Federal Government begins the training of 4,000 tractor operators under its national agricultural mechanisation programme. The initiative is expected to improve food production, create employment opportunities for young Nigerians, and strengthen the
he Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially deployed over 1,000 young professionals into its workforce after they successfully completed a one-year internship, intensive training, and performance evaluation programme. According to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, the
As Lagos continues to expand its modern rail network, a new opportunity is emerging for Nigerians interested in transportation, engineering, and technical careers. The Lagos Railway Training Centre, a partnership between the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), is
The global economy is rapidly changing, driven by digital transformation, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. For young Nigerians, this shift presents unprecedented access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship pathways that were once difficult to reach. Today, international institutions, governments, and tech companies are investing heavily in youth
Nestlé Technical Training Initiative Opens More Opportunities for Nigerian Youths Nestlé Nigeria Plc has continued to strengthen youth empowerment and technical education in Nigeria through its Technical Training Initiative, with over ₦6 billion invested in vocational and industrial skill development over the last 15 years. The company recently celebrated the
The Executive Secretary and CEO of National Sugar Development Council, Kamar Bakrin.Photo Credit: NSDC Nigeria’s Sugar Industry Could Become a Major Source of Jobs and Economic Growth The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Sugar Development Council, Kamar Bakrin, has revealed that developing Nigeria’s sugar industry could create hundreds
Photo Credit : Film One Toyin Abraham’s new movie, Oversabi Aunty, has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. This is a major milestone for Nollywood and a strong signal that Nigerian films can compete financially and attract large audiences across the country. Beyond the excitement, this success shows that the local film industry […]
Nigerian dance icon and entrepreneur, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy Nigerian dance icon and entrepreneur, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, is marking her 25th anniversary in the creative space by launching a groundbreaking initiative—Kaffy Incorporated. The newly formed company is set to bridge long-standing gaps in Nigeria’s creative and wellness
In a powerful collaboration to address youth unemployment in Africa, LEAP Africa and the Mastercard Foundation have successfully placed over 1,200 young Africans in meaningful work experiences across 15 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, and Senegal — all under the Mastercard Foundation Associates Programme. The achievement was highlighted during a

















