With over 80% of young Nigerian tech talents lacking professional certifications, INGRYD Academy has launched a five-year initiative to train and certify 40,000 Nigerian youths in high-demand digital skills. The academy is partnering with ISACA, a globally recognised IT certification body, to
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa The Federal Government has announced plans to train and certify 10,000 artisans every year through the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP). The aim is to provide young Nigerians with practical construction skills while improving the quality of housing projects across the country. The
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been honored with the Changemaker Collaboration Award by Enactus Nigeria for its outstanding role in empowering young Nigerians to become problem-solvers, entrepreneurs, and positive change-makers. The award was presented during the 25th Anniversary Gala of Enactus Nigeria, a youth-focused initiative active in over 30 tertiary
Photo Credit :TEF The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 young entrepreneurs across 52 African countries as part of its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative provides African youths with access to capital, mentorship, and training to grow their businesses and contribute to economic transformation. How Beneficiaries
Three primary school pupils have emerged as winners of the 2024/2025 MoneyBee Competition, a financial literacy initiative organized by Junior Achievement Nigeria in collaboration with Prudence Foundation. The competition aims to equip young learners with essential money management skills, helping them develop a strong foundation in financial decision-making. Winners of
Victor Tulutu Foundation. Picture Credit : Victor Tulutu Foundation In a significant move to empower young Nigerians, the Victor Tulutu Briggs Foundation has awarded scholarships to 50 students, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This announcement was made by the foundation’s president, Dr. Victor Briggs, during the maiden youth political
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with various national and international organizations, is significantly increasing the number of Nigerian youths with access to quality education. This initiative, led by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently unveiled 200 beneficiaries of the AUDA-NEPAD/African School of Economics/RHI Scholarships. Commitment to