Akwiwu-Uzoma Honoured as NiTA 2025 Data Analytics Engineer
Chukwuebuka Akwiwu-Uzoma clinched the Data & Analytics Engineering Professional of the Year award at NiTA 2025. Discover his impact on Nigeria's tech talent and digital economy.
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ILO Releases New Guidance on Unemployment Protection
The ILO has launched a new brief on building rights-based unemployment protection, linking income security to job creation. Learn how this affects Nigeria's labour market.
ECN DG Launches 3-Day Digital Transformation Programme
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched a 3-day capacity-building programme to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and staff skills, aligning with the Federal Government's digital transformation agenda. Read more.
Lagos DJ Programme Expands After AlphaTheta Partnership Boom
HOMECOMING and AlphaTheta's Start From Scratch DJ workshops saw unprecedented demand in Lagos, setting the stage for a major 2026 expansion across Africa. Discover the future of music education.
FG Launches Onion Aid for 600 Sokoto Farmers
The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.
FG, CREDICORP Empower 10,000 Women with Mobility Assets
The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt
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.
Lafarge Trains 100 Persons with Disabilities in Lagos
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.
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.
Stakeholders Demand Transparency in FG Cash Transfer Scheme
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.
France's FEF-OSC Programme Empowers Nigerian Women
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.
TikTok to Block Under-16s in Australia from Dec 10
TikTok will comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s starting December 10. The law, a world-first, imposes heavy fines. Read how this affects Nigerian youth and global policy.
Cross River Hires Pula for EUDR Compliance on Cocoa, Coffee, Palm
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.
Senate Pushes for Structured Social Welfare to Reduce Poverty
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste
House Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to PAP Boss Over N26bn
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.
ValueJet Graduate Trainee Programme 2025: Apply Now
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.
Reps Threaten Arrest of Amnesty Boss Over ₦26bn Probe
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.
Kaduna fast-tracks $62.8m Kuwait Fund for development
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.
Meta Begins Removing Under-16s in Australia Ahead of Ban
Meta starts removing under-16s from Instagram & Facebook in Australia ahead of new law. Global trend begins as other nations watch. Read full details.
FG, World Bank Commit to Social Protection Expansion
Nigeria and the World Bank pledge to deepen social safety nets and economic opportunities for the vulnerable. New NG-CARES phase to launch in January 2026. Read more.
MTN Releases N100m to 20 Nigerian Startups
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.
OPay Clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact Award
OPay wins the prestigious SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact. Discover how its ₦1.2B scholarship and empowerment programs are transforming lives across Nigeria.
UNIBEN Courses, Admission Requirements & How to Apply
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.
FG Launches Device Credit for 15,000 Nigerians
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.
SSAN to Govt: Use Social Scientists to Fix Nigeria
The Social Science Academy of Nigeria urges all government levels to deploy competent social scientists for evidence-based national planning. Read why experts are crucial for solving security and economic challenges.
ACF Chair Calls for Amnesty Approach to Northern Insecurity
ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu urges Federal Government to combine negotiation with military action against bandits, citing Niger Delta amnesty success. Read more.
Mimiko: Boost Health, Education Investment Now
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.
11 Nigerian Institutions Unveil TETFund Innovations
Academics from 11 Nigerian tertiary institutions have unveiled innovative prototypes, marking a major milestone for TETFund's research and development initiatives in the country.
Final Call: Apply for National Health Fellows Programme
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
West Africa Demands Stronger Social Protection Systems
West African leaders unite to demand urgent implementation of social protection frameworks and fair green transition policies. Learn how this affects workers across the region.
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