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How a 16-Year-Old Thai Rocker Won America’s Got Talent: Lessons for Nigerian Youth

Adetutu A, The Insights
16-year-old Thai rocker Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent $1m grand prize  At just 16 years old, Thai musician Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, has achieved an international breakthrough by winning America’s Got Talent and taking home the show’s $1 million grand prize, according to reports. This milestone underscores Nene Royal, America’s […]

Segilola Supports 96 Women and Students in Osun: How Host Communities Can Benefit from Future Programmes 

Adetutu A, The Insights
Women entrepreneurs and students in three communities hosting the Segilola Gold Mine in Osun State have received new support through the 2026 Segilola Women Initiative Programme (SWIP) and the SROL Gold Scholarship Programme.  A total of 96 beneficiaries from Iperindo, Odo-Ijesha and Imogbara received business equipment or educational support at ceremonies held on

From Solar Training to Entrepreneurship: How Christianah Madu Turned a Problem into a Business 

Adetutu A, The Insights
Photo Credit : Christianah Madu Christianah Madu’s story shows how skills, problem-solving and persistence can turn a community challenge into a business opportunity. Her journey from learning solar technology as a teenager to becoming the founder and CEO of PrimeVolts Solar offers practical lessons for young Nigerians interested in technology, entrepreneurship and

Biase LGA Empowers Residents with Business Equipment: How to Benefit from Future Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights
The Biase Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has launched a business empowerment programme aimed at helping residents establish or strengthen small businesses.  The initiative, led by Chairman Edodi Eyong, provides useful business equipment such as deep freezers, generators, sewing machines, clippers and hair dryers. The programme is designed to promote

Over 200 Lagos Residents Receive Business Equipment: How to Benefit From Future Empowerment Programmes

Adetutu A, The Insights
More than 200 residents of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency have received business and livelihood support equipment through an empowerment programme facilitated by their representative, Moshood Oshun.  Beneficiaries received items including mini-buses, tricycles, sewing machines, deep freezers and other business equipment designed to help them generate income and

Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship: ₦160 Million Opportunity for 200 Nigerian Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights
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 hundreds of students, with the scholarship expanded to 200 beneficiaries.  Who

Ecobank InnovateX 2026: How Young Nigerians Can Apply for the ₦20 Million Youth Innovation Challenge 

Adetutu A, The Insights
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