June 3, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the NPRGS Initiative Application Form under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS). This programme, led by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and coordinated by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE), aims to equip 1,800 Nigerian youths with skills to improve their income. “This initiative will reach all six geo-political zones, focusing on technical and vocational training,” the organisers said. The current application form is open to residents of Abuja, Anambra, Bauchi, Delta, Kebbi,…
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Applications are now open for women Entrepreneurs at SCALLOP Digital Academy. The Scallop Digital Skills for Women Entrepreneurs Program offers hands-on digital skills training tailored for women-owned businesses and networking opportunities. In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided. Scallop Digital Skills for Women Entrepreneurs Abstract Scholarship Host: Scallop Digitals Academy Location: Nigeria Category: Trainings Eligibility: Must be a woman entrepreneur operating in Lagos Business must be officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for at least 3 years Committed to attending all training sessions (both physical and online) Benefits: 100% Free…
May 31st, 2025 – The Federal Government has launched a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. This national initiative is designed to provide hands-on skills to young Nigerians, preparing them for jobs in key sectors such as ICT, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, and entrepreneurship. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the programme as a critical investment in Nigeria’s future. “Technical skills built Germany’s economy 500 years ago, and they remain Europe’s industrial powerhouse. We can do the same in Nigeria,” Dr. Alausa said. The programme features a…
The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship programme is the major platform for promoting the Foundation’s vision and goals. The scholarship program awards full-ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities, and their local countries. Country: Nigeria Study Abroad: Study in Africa Category: Undergraduate Scholarships Eligible Countries: African Countries Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Healthcare Deadline: June 27, 2025 To be considered for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship, you must: Be a citizen and…
Applications are open for the RFI – AUF Prize for Young Writing 2025. Organized by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Short Édition, the RFI-AUF Prize for Young Writings aims to encourage writing and reading in French. For its 7th edition, the jury of this literary competition will be chaired by the multi-award-winning Franco-British author and director, Alexis Michalik. To participate in this edition, the fiction story must be a maximum of 8,000 characters (including spaces) and must begin with: “I can’t tell where I come from. I have forgotten everything”, an incipit taken from…
In a big move to support Nigerian entrepreneurs, Access Bank has rolled out a $100 million loan program in 2025. The most important part? 30% of this fund – a massive $30 million – is set aside only for women-led businesses across Nigeria. This loan program comes at a time when funding is one of the biggest hurdles for small business owners, especially for female entrepreneurs. This is not just a local bank initiative. Access Bank is working with four major global partners to make this happen. The aim is to give small businesses – especially those led by women…
In a major effort to improve basic education, the Bauchi State Government has approved the recruitment of 2,000 teachers for public schools. This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Adamu Duguri, after inspecting several newly completed model schools under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative. Speaking through a press statement issued by SUBEB’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Jungudo, Duguri said the move was aimed at fixing the shortage of qualified teachers in public schools. He added that the recruitment would help boost the standard of education in the…
31st May, 2025 – The Bauchi State Contributory Pension Commission has announced that it will start issuing gratuity cheques to pensioners on Monday, June 2, 2025. This phase of the payment is specifically for those who retired in November 2012. The announcement was shared with the public through a statement signed by the Commission’s Information and Public Relations Officer. It highlighted the ongoing commitment of the Bauchi State Government under Governor Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad to gradually clear all outstanding gratuities. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Alh. Ibrahim Inuwa, stated that the event will take place at the Bauchi…
Applications are open for the Africa Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship 2026. The Africa Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship is a pan-African initiative created to equip passionate individuals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to become grassroots dyslexia advocates in their communities. Their mission is to shift mindsets, dismantle stigma, and promote inclusive education by training local champions who understand the unique educational needs of individuals with dyslexia and related learning differences. They are excited to recruit the second cohort of Africa Dyslexia Advocates. Their 2026 vision includes: Selecting committed fellows from each of Africa’s 54 countries. Building a powerful continental network of grassroots leaders. Driving nationwide awareness and policy…
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Education the initiator of the FME TVET Program has announced that the Recruited FG FME TVET Trainers will be Receiving N30000 Per Student. This was stated in the report released by the ministry of education a few days ago. Based on the above, the Federal Government is inviting on Skill Training Centres (STCs), Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEls), and Mastercraft Persons (MCPs) to register for accreditation. Also Apply: Apply for the Federal Ministry of Education Technical and Vocational Education and Training (FME TVET) Program 2025 Accreditation will enable them to receive government funding to train…