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Lagos Empowers 1, 000 Creatives Through Skill Up Initiative
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (461+ words) The Lagos State Government says it has empowered more than 1, 000 creatives through the Skill Up Lagos Initiative, a programme designed to strengthen the state's creative economy and support young talents building careers in arts, entertainment and cultural enterprise. The disclosure…...
FG, UK Partner to Train Nigerians for Global Jobs Through TVET
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (472+ words) The Federal Government has expanded its education and skills partnership with the United Kingdom as part of efforts to prepare Nigerians for global employment opportunities through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), digital skills development, and industry-led apprenticeship programmes....
Lagos TVET Trainees Get Starter Packs, Eligible for "250, 000 Start-Up Loan
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (381+ words) Lagos State Government has graduated 500 youths from its Technical, Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) Programme, with beneficiaries receiving start-up kits and becoming eligible to apply for a "250, 000 start-up loan facility aimed at supporting small businesses. The six-week vocational training programme…...
FUTO Opens 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry Screening Registration
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (496+ words) According to the announcement issued by the Office of the Registrar on May 22, 2026, registration for the screening exercise begins immediately and will close on Friday, July 31, 2026. FUTO stated that candidates who applied for 2026 undergraduate admission through JAMB and selected the…...
Cross River Launches Vocational Skills Entrepreneurship Programme (VOSEP)
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (363+ words) Cross River State has launched a new youth-focused empowerment initiative aimed at tackling unemployment and helping young people build sustainable careers through vocational and entrepreneurship training. The programme, known as the Vocational Skills Entrepreneurship Programme (VOSEP), was unveiled by the…...
NJFP 2. 0 Support Contacts: Full Regional Call Centre Numbers for Applicants and Fellows
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (344+ words) Nigeria's Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2. 0 has introduced dedicated regional call centre lines to help applicants, fellows, and host organisations get faster support across the country. Whether you are facing issues with verification, placement, stipend payment, technical problems, or general…...
NSE Launches Career Programme for Young Engineers in Nigeria
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (510+ words) The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch, has launched a new career acceleration programme aimed at preparing young engineers in Nigeria for the changing demands of the modern engineering industry. The programme, known as the NSE Ikeja Branch Career…...
CITAD launches digital literacy programme for 15, 000 women in Northern Nigeria
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (760+ words) Centre for Information Technology Development has launched a large-scale digital empowerment programme targeted at training 15, 000 women across Northern Nigeria in digital literacy, online safety and digital hygiene as part of efforts to close the region's widening technology gap. The initiative…...
Over 16, 000 Young Nigerians Apply for LJLA Fellowship Programme
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (361+ words) Over 16, 000 young Nigerians have applied for the 2026/2027 Fellowship Programme of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), marking the highest number of applications the Academy has received since it was established. LJLA said the milestone further strengthens its mission of raising…...
5 Things to Know About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (546+ words) The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has become one of the most recognised scholarship and leadership initiatives for young Africans seeking access to higher education. Since its launch, the programme has supported thousands of students across Africa and beyond by providing…...