The first WEIDE Fund beneficiaries have been selected, marking a big step for women in global trade. According to organizers, “236 women-led MSMEs in the Dominican Republic, Mongolia and Nigeria will receive grants and technical support to scale up in the digital economy.” They were chosen from over 69,000 applications worldwide. The initiative, called Women … Read more
Bauchi State is set to host a major free digital skills and entrepreneurship training for young people, aimed at preparing them for opportunities in the global economy. The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with American Space Bauchi and supported by the United States Diplomatic Mission in … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja has announced the launch of the Industry Mapping Sensitization Program under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, aimed at connecting Technical College students with practical workplace experience. In a statement, the ministry invited small, medium, and large-scale industries to participate in the programme, which will … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences (NAFCONS), located at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna, has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its ND/HND Nursing Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a public announcement, NAFCONS stated that the admission is open to qualified military, paramilitary personnel, and civilians. The … Read more
The Farm Junction Foundation has announced the launch of the Most Beautiful Farmer (MBF) Lagos reality event, aimed at showcasing the creativity, innovation, and dedication of female farmers in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. According to the organisers, the competition is designed to “empower farmers and agricultural enthusiasts to showcase their skills, creativity, and passion” through modern … Read more
The Office of the Statistician General, in partnership with Gwagware Foundation (Gidan Amana), has announced the Katsina Data Analysis Empowerment Boot Camp 2025. The program targets 500 final-year students from all tertiary institutions across Katsina State, aiming to equip them with vital skills for the modern job market. According to the organisers, the boot camp … Read more
The 2025 edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition has officially commenced. According to the organisers, this initiative, now in its ninth year, is a flagship academic program aimed at promoting excellence among undergraduates in both public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria. A statement from the Board … Read more
The Nigerian Postal Service has announced the launch of the 2025 National Stamp and Unity Day Design Contest, aimed at promoting unity and cultural pride through creativity. According to NIPOST, the initiative aligns with the 8 Pillars of the Renewed Hope Agenda and carries the theme “Renewed Hope – Path to Inclusive Prosperity.” “We invite … Read more
AfriLabs Research Group has announced a call for hub leaders, researchers, ecosystem experts, and funders to contribute to a collaborative study on sustainable funding for innovation hubs in Africa. The initiative is part of preparations for the AfriLabs Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, where selected findings will be presented in October. According to the group, … Read more
Keystone Bank has announced a free three-day business management certification training in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre. The programme is designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs, offering strategies to boost profits and accelerate business growth. According to the bank, the event will run from August 20 to 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm … Read more