SMEDAN BRYNE Programme: How 100,000 Young Nigerians Can Access Business Training, Funding and Mentorship 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 August 2026

SMEDAN is targeting more than 100,000 young Nigerians every year through a new entrepreneurship programme designed to help young people turn business ideas into sustainable enterprises. Known as the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Project (BRYNE), the initiative combines

41 Nigerian Universities to Get Innovation Hubs: How Nigerians Can Benefit

Adetutu A, 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? 

End Age Discrimination in Recruitment: How Nigerians Can Build Skills and Access Better Career Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 August 2026

Age should not automatically determine whether a qualified Nigerian gets a job opportunity. Career expert Gbenga Rufai, President and Founder of Liberty Career Academy, has called for measures to reduce age discrimination in recruitment, arguing that qualified candidates deserve a fair opportunity to compete.  Speaking at the 10th Career and Stewardship Bootcamp in

WACT Scholarship Scheme Expands: How Nigerian Students Can Benefit from the Educational Support Programme 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 August 2026

Management team of WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria and 2026 scholarship beneficiaries The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has expanded its WACT Scholarship Scheme, awarding scholarships to 52 new beneficiaries, including 47 students from its host communities and five children of employees. This latest award

FG Unveils Tinubu Light Initiative: How 1 million Nigerian MSMEs Can Benefit from Affordable Renewable Energy 

Adetutu A, 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

ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme 2027: How Nigerians Can Apply for This Career-Changing Opportunity

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 August 2026

The ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme 2027 is now accepting applications from qualified young graduates across the 12 ECOWAS Member States, including Nigeria. The programme is designed to equip participants with valuable professional work experience, strengthen their leadership skills, and expose them to the operations of

5 Ways to Make Money in Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2026

The Nigerian entertainment industry is one of Africa’s fastest-growing creative sectors, generating billions of naira annually through music, film, comedy, digital content, and live events. Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms, social media, and international collaborations, talented Nigerians now have more opportunities than ever to turn their

Ecobank’s “Scaling Up!!!” Podcast: A Free Business Learning Platform Every African Entrepreneur Should Join 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 July 2026

Starting and growing a successful business can be challenging, especially for entrepreneurs navigating Africa’s competitive markets. To bridge this knowledge gap, Ecobank Nigeria has launched “Scaling Up!!!”, a free business storytelling podcast designed to educate, inspire, and equip entrepreneurs with practical lessons from some of

Break Into Tech AI Developer Scholarship 2026: How Nigerians Can Apply for the Fully Funded AI Training Programme 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, creating thousands of high-paying job opportunities. If you’ve been looking for a way to start a career in tech without prior coding experience, the Break into Tech AI Developer Scholarship 2026 offers a valuable opportunity. The programme is fully funded, making it

Kwara Rewards Excellence: Governor Awards Top Law School Graduates ₦5 Million Each and Promises Overseas Scholarships 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 July 2026

Photo Credit:Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Education continues to open doors for hardworking students, and Kwara State has provided another inspiring example. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has rewarded two outstanding graduates of the 2026 Nigerian Law School with ₦5 million each and pledged to sponsor