NiYA Tech Startup Pitch Competition 2025 ($25,000 Funding) September 17, 2025 – Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Tech Startup Pitch Competition 2025 has opened applications, offering Nigerian youth founders and tech innovators the chance to win from a $25,000 prize pool. Powered by Superteam Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and delivered by Sapphital, … Read more
Katsina LG chairman disburses ₦7m empowerment funds to 140 entrepreneurs Executive Chairman of Katsina Local Government, Isah Miqdad, has announced the launch of a new empowerment programme aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in the area. Speaking at the event, he said the initiative began with Arewa A Ward where 140 entrepreneurs received ₦50,000 each, totaling ₦7 … Read more
FG disburses N330bn cash transfers to 15m vulnerable households The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of ₦330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known on Monday in Abuja, explaining that … Read more
Kogi AGILE disburses N40,000 grants to 13,359 schoolgirls with ATM cards Kogi State has continued the distribution of N40,000 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) grants to schoolgirls under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, following the earlier flag-off of the scheme. The initiative is designed to boost school enrollment, retention, and transition … Read more
Lagos to Train 30,000 Youth in Job Skills with Free Support Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with Jobberman, Emmviron, and Talentta, has announced a major training initiative that will empower 30,000 young people across Lagos. According to the organisers, the programme will officially begin on September 16th, 2025, and is open to … Read more
FG partners IFDC to improve fertilizer access and soil health The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has entered into a partnership with the International Fertilizer Development Center to boost fertilizer availability, accessibility, and affordability in Nigeria. The collaboration is also expected to enhance soil health and strengthen food security. Speaking on the development, … Read more
Katsina Council Awards 106 Scholarships at Hassan Usman Polytechnic The Katsina Local Government Council has announced the conclusion of the 2025 Scholarship Program selection process, which was created to support deserving youths in furthering their education through National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina. A total of … Read more
Kano second round of ATM card distribution for N75,000 Cash Transfer in Tarauni LGA The Federal Government has begun the second round of ATM card distribution for the N75,000 cash transfer to poor and vulnerable Nigerians. The programme is being handled by the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). According to officials, each qualified beneficiary … Read more
NYCN Abeokuta North Affiliate Trains Youths on Vocational Skills Olumo ACDC Youth in Community, an affiliate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Abeokuta North Local Government, has completed a five-day free vocational training programme aimed at empowering young people with entrepreneurial skills. The initiative, led by Comr. Khadijah AbdulAzeez, ran from 1st to … Read more
FG validates Industrial Policy for growth and job creation The Federal Government in Abuja has validated the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP), describing it as a framework to drive inclusive growth, job creation, and national competitiveness. Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said at the event that the policy marked a new covenant … Read more