Football Meets Tech: KRI's Skills Drive for Nigerian Youth
Kavod Relief Initiative partners with GICD in Jos, replacing cash prizes with laptops and tech training for adolescents. Discover how sports is a gateway to digital empowerment.
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African Footballer Collapses and Dies During Match
Burundian midfielder Igiraneza Aimé Guéric tragically died after collapsing during a match. Fans allege witchcraft backfired, sparking calls for a ban on spiritual practices in football.
New Champions Emerge at Cohesion Football Tournament 2025
Right to Smile FA, O&A Sports Academy, and Wazbak Queens clinched titles at the 7th Cohesion Football Tournament in Lagos. Discover the winners, cash prizes, and event highlights.
TheBeckyJoe Targets Guinness Record with Massive Marketing Lesson
Nigerian social media expert TheBeckyJoe plans to break a Guinness World Record by teaching over 3,000 people how to earn money online. Her mission: turn smartphones into income tools for young Africans.
Microsoft Trains 4M+ Nigerians, Targets 350k More in AI
Microsoft reveals its partnership with Nigeria has trained over 4 million citizens in digital skills since 2021. The tech giant now plans to train 350,000 more in AI to harness Africa's $1.5 trillion opportunity. Read more.
World Bank Boosts Funding for Nigeria's Skills Project
The World Bank has approved additional financing for Nigeria's SPESSE project, citing its 'satisfactory' performance in bridging critical skills gaps in procurement and environmental standards. Over 85,000 Nigerians have been trained.
Adoption, Not Development, is Nigeria's Tech Hurdle
Tech experts at Abuja Tech Converge 3.0 identify poor adoption as the primary barrier to technological progress in Nigeria, citing agriculture as a key example. Read more.
Push Africa Targets 2 Million Nigerians for Skills Training
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.
Bagudu: Youth Skills Key to $1 Trillion Economy by 2030
Minister Bagudu says Nigeria can hit a $1 trillion economy by 2030, but only if its booming youth population is equipped with critical skills. He warns the opportunity is time-sensitive.
Laseinde Spotlights Africa's Unsung Tech Heroes
Abiola Laseinde reveals why she founded The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa to celebrate tech leaders who kept the world running during COVID-19. Discover her mission for recognition and female inclusion.
42,000 Youth Receive N22,500 Stipends in FG's TVET Rollout
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.
BXcraft Forum Sparks Tech Skills in Nigerian Youth
Shedrach Jonah's session at the BXcraft Tech Forum demystified mobile development, offering a practical roadmap for young Nigerians. The event, supported by the Federal Ministry, aims to strengthen the nation's digital future.
TVET Initiative Pays Stipends to 42,000 Students
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to over 42,000 students under the TVET initiative. Learn how this program supports skills acquisition and economic growth.
Adeleke Announces Osun Tech Festival for February 2026
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announces the 2026 Osun Tech Festival, a 20-hectare Digital City, and a new electricity law to empower local innovators and attract global partners. Discover the state's tech roadmap.
Guide to Addressing Microaggressions in Nigeria
Learn what microaggressions are, why they matter in Nigerian society, and get a 5-step guide on how to address them effectively in everyday conversations to foster respect.
Nigeria must prioritise practical skills over certificates
Education stakeholders at the EWAN 2025 summit call for a national shift towards skill-based learning to curb exam malpractice and drive development. Read the full report.
Bamidele Urges Graduates to Embrace Digital Skills for Jobs
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Bamidele Urges YABATECH Grads to Embrace Digital Skills
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele told 8,000 YABATECH graduates that digital skills are key to tackling unemployment. He highlighted new tech laws and called for curriculum reforms.
Digital Skills Training Urged for Girls to Fight GBV
Hercode Initiative calls on Nigerian government to prioritize digital skills training for girls as strategic tool against gender-based violence. Learn how tech education reduces vulnerability.
Google Funds N3 Billion Digital Skills Programme
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.
Aptech Partners With SGSU for Affordable IT Degree
Nigerian students can now earn an affordable Indian university degree in IT with AI/ML focus through Aptech-SGSU partnership. Admissions open for 36-month program.
NACETEM Plans Tech Training for 1 Million Nigerians
NACETEM unveils a 5-year plan to equip 1 million Nigerians with tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills. This initiative aims to boost national competitiveness and create a skilled workforce for a knowledge-driven economy. Learn more about this tran
Science Ministries Fail Innovation - Experts Demand Reform
Education experts criticize Nigeria's Science and Technology ministries for inadequate innovation support. They urge curriculum reforms emphasizing entrepreneurship from primary level.
NACETEM Plans Tech Training for 1 Million Nigerians
NACETEM unveils a 5-year plan to equip 1 million Nigerians with tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills. This initiative aims to boost national competitiveness and create income opportunities.
Corona School Emphasizes Tech Skills and Activities
Corona School reinforces its commitment to co-curricular activities and tech skills like AI for students. See how they're preparing future leaders for a global stage.
Digital Skills Vital for Nigeria's Economic Revival - Senator
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele emphasizes entrepreneurship and technical skills as crucial for Nigeria's economic transformation. Learn how digital education can position Nigeria among emerging digital economies.
50 Youths Equipped with Advanced Safety Skills by NCDMB
NCDMB and Bellazir Limited have empowered 50 Nigerian youths with industry-ready skills in fire alarm, gas detection, and access control technologies to boost industrial safety and create jobs.
DJ Cuppy: My Husband is Hiding, I Can't Cook
Nigerian billionaire heiress DJ Cuppy humorously claims her prospective husband is hiding because she hasn't mastered cooking. Read social media reactions and her marriage hopes.
Zenith Bank Awards N140m to African Tech Innovators
Zenith Bank empowers African innovators with N140 million funding at 2025 Tech Fair. Ten startups including Trust Loop and Cubbes Technologies receive grants and mentorship to scale their solutions.
Nigeria Unveils Talent Network to Close Skills Gaps
Nigeria launches the Talent Accelerator Network, a major initiative with the World Economic Forum to reskill the workforce for the future of work and boost economic growth.
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