Nigeria Expands SIYB Training to Fight Unemployment
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Mariah Carey will perform at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 6. The pop icon announced the news in a festive Instagram video.
Lafarge Africa Plc, with partners LSETF and Tunde Onakoya, celebrates beneficiaries of its Disability-to-Ability programme, training 100 PWDs in Lagos for self-reliance. Read more.
The Federal Government has unveiled 20 top content creators for a special tax reforms training. Over 8,500 nominations were received. Find out who made the list and what it means for the new tax laws.
Push Africa partners with AUST to train and empower millions with industry skills. Over 100 healthcare assistants graduate in Abuja, marking a step towards reducing unemployment.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is out! England will face Ghana and Croatia, while Argentina meets Algeria. See the full group stage fixtures and analysis here.
The Federal Government disburses first payments to over 42,000 youth under the TVET Initiative, providing N22,500 monthly stipends and funding 600 vocational centres nationwide. Read more.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is complete, setting up a challenging path for Ghana against England and Croatia. Brazil and England also face tough groups. Full details inside.
The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set! Discover which teams Nigeria's Super Eagles rivals will face in the expanded tournament hosted across North America.
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
Cross River State partners with Pula Advisors to launch a landmark EUDR traceability system for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, aiming to secure EU market access for 80,000 farms by 2026.
NAHCON has released 15 new operational rules for the 2026 Hajj, affecting flights, group movement, and medical screening. Intending pilgrims must note these changes to avoid penalties.
Senior executives will gather in Lagos on December 18 for a strategic roundtable to navigate 2026's economic pressures, policy changes, and capital management challenges. Join the dialogue.
The House of Representatives demands PAP Coordinator Dennis Otuaro appear before its committee over N26bn audit queries. Failure could lead to an arrest warrant. Meanwhile, nine PAP scholars graduate in the UK.
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru J430 planes to expand pilot training capacity. Delivery starts this December.
ValueJet Airline invites Nigerian graduates to apply for its 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. Gain hands-on aviation experience, mentorship, and career growth. Applications close 31 December.
The House of Representatives gives Amnesty Programme boss Dr. Dennis Otuaro 72 hours to appear over ₦26 billion audit queries or face arrest. Read the full details.
IBUAM signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru aircraft to boost pilot training. Minister Festus Keyamo hails the deal at the Nigeria International Airshow. Full delivery expected by 2027.
Governor Uba Sani accelerates Kuwait's $62.8m support for Kaduna's education, healthcare, and agriculture. Over 100,000 out-of-school children targeted. Read more.
The Federal Government has announced a N1,512 to $1 exchange rate for the 2026 budget. Discover the key projections for oil, revenue, and spending in the new fiscal framework.
MTN Nigeria has disbursed N100 million to 20 innovative startups in Lagos through its Cloud Accelerator programme, offering funding, mentorship, and access to its vast network to boost scaling.
FIFA is set to introduce two drastic VAR adjustments, allowing reviews for corner kicks and second yellow cards, to be tested at the 2026 World Cup. Read the full details here.
Complete guide to University of Benin courses, JUPEB, part-time programmes, admission requirements for 2025/2026, and step-by-step application process. Learn about cut-off marks and fees.
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
Prophet Joel Ogebe releases 2026 prophecies for Nigeria and the world, describing a vision of a boiling pot and warning of judgment. Read the full details and analysis.
ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu urges Federal Government to combine negotiation with military action against bandits, citing Niger Delta amnesty success. Read more.
Ex-Gov Mimiko demands increased public spending on health and education, linking them to national development. He proposes a revamped school feeding programme and police decentralisation.
Google.org commits N3 billion to advance Nigeria's digital transformation through AI talent development and cybersecurity training. Learn how this initiative creates job opportunities.
Academics from 11 Nigerian tertiary institutions have unveiled innovative prototypes, marking a major milestone for TETFund's research and development initiatives in the country.