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Category : Vocational Training
FG Opens Applications for Free Technical Colleges
The Federal Government opens applications for fully-funded technical colleges for youth aged 13-20. Learn how to apply for free tuition and a monthly stipend before the May 24 deadline.
Dangote Refinery and Africa's Technical Skills Gap
The hiring of Indian technicians for Dangote Refinery reveals a deep skills crisis in Nigeria and Africa. This analysis explores the failure of technical education and the path to true sovereignty.
Kano Plans 2026 Skills Training for 50,000 Youths
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announces a plan to train 50,000 young people in 2026 with practical skills to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance. Read the full details.
100 Young Women Gain Digital Skills via PAC Foundation
PAC Foundation's Girls Can Code Cohort 3.0 trained 100 young women as Virtual Assistants, achieving an 84% certification rate. The program boosts employability and economic empowerment in Nigeria's digital economy.
Rotary's Free Youth Skills Training in Abeokuta, Jan 2026
Rotary District 9111 empowers Ogun State youths with free vocational training in solar, baking & more from Jan 12-23, 2026. Apply by Jan 8 for grants & mentorship.
Zulum disburses N40m grants to 400 vulnerable women in Borno
Governor Babagana Zulum has empowered 400 vulnerable women and girls in Borno with N40 million grants and scholarships for skills acquisition and education. Read how this initiative is transforming lives.
Seplat Opens 23-Month Youth Training Programme
Seplat Energy is inviting applications from young Nigerian graduates for its 23-month Applied Technology Training Programme. The initiative offers hands-on oil and gas skills and City & Guilds certification. Apply by January 30, 2026.
13M Youths Apply for Nigeria's Technical Training Scheme
Nigeria's revamped TVET initiative records over 13 million applications, aiming to tackle unemployment and skills gap. Can it deliver on its promise for national development?
Foundation Creates Pathways for Children with Disabilities
Equal Education Chances (EEC) is transforming lives for children with disabilities in Nigeria and the UK through inclusive education and vocational training. Founder Mary Olanrewaju advocates for opportunity over pity.
500 Youths Trained in Solar Energy, Unlock Market Opportunities
500 young Nigerians graduate from GreenWorks Africa's solar energy programme, gaining skills to tap into the multi-billion Naira clean energy market and tackle unemployment.
FG, World Bank Launch Job Portal for TVET Graduates
The Federal Government, backed by the World Bank, is launching a national job portal to directly connect skilled TVET graduates with employers, aiming to train 1 million Nigerians.
GoodFellas Club Nibo to Build ICT Skills Centre
GoodFellas International Club Nibo announces a state-of-the-art ICT and skills development centre to empower youth. Learn about the initiative launched at their annual charity gala.
Ebonyi Leader Seeks Govt Partnership for Youth Skills in Anambra
The Ebonyi Town Union President in Anambra urges state collaboration for skills acquisition to steer youth away from crime and idleness. Read the full proposal.
33 Visually Impaired Persons Graduate in Lagos
The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind Vocational Centre in Oshodi, Lagos, has empowered 33 graduates with skills for independence. Read their inspiring stories of resilience and new beginnings.
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.
Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion
Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.
NYSC Member Sacked from PPA Breaks Silence
A Nigerian youth corps member shares their story after being dismissed from their Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). Discover the full details and the member's reaction.
N113m TVET Grant Launched for Niger Delta Youth
PIND Foundation invests N113 million to modernise 14 TVET centres across the Niger Delta, aiming to directly train over 10,000 youths with industry-relevant skills by February 2026.
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.
FG Pays 42,000 Students, 600 Centres in TVET Initiative
Nigeria's TVET Initiative hits milestone as 42,000 students receive N22,500 stipends and 600 centres get funding. See how this youth-focused program is driving skills development under Minister Alausa.
42,000 Students, 600 Centres Get FG TVET Payouts
Over 42,000 Nigerian youths receive N22,500 monthly stipends as FG's TVET Initiative kicks off. 600 training centres also funded. A key part of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
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.
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.
FG Pays First Tranche of TVET Stipends to 42,000 Students
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to over 42,000 students enrolled in the TVET initiative. Read how this move aims to boost skills and economic growth.
FG Pays ₦22,500 Stipend to 42,000 TVET Trainees
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) beneficiaries. Over 42,000 trainees have received ₦22,500 each. Read more.
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.
Lawmaker Offsets Fees for 1,400 Osun Students
Rep. Wole Oke covers school fees for 1,400 students in Osun technical colleges, a major boost for vocational education and a lifeline for families amid economic hardship. Read more.
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