Youth-focused stories.
Givchris Global Services Limited has begun a six-month, free skills programme in Kwali, Abuja, training 120 young people aged 12 to 30 in computer hardware and mobile phone repairs to boost self-employment.
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Computer Society to provide mentorship, technical training, and practical industry experience to 1,000 beneficiaries of its technology scholarship programme. The initiative will select students from all 36 states and the FCT, covering their education from first year through graduation while pairing each scholar with a dedicated industry mentor.
The Oluwakemi Olusola Girl Child Foundation, with two partner foundations, gave 100 girls in an underserved Ibadan community medical checks, school bags, food, hygiene kits and counselling, while calling on the Oyo government to intensify its fight against child marriage.
The NNPC/Eni Joint Venture has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 30 Nigerian graduates for the 2026/2027 academic session, selecting the beneficiaries from over 3,000 applicants. Ten scholars will study at top universities abroad, including Imperial College London and the University of Aberdeen, while the remaining 20 will pursue degrees in Nigerian institutions across engineering, geosciences, renewable energy, and energy transition disciplines.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched a N2 billion Learners Retention Support Programme that will provide N20,000 each to 100,000 pupils in its first phase, alongside the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic schools across Nigeria. The initiative, flagged off to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, is designed to remove the financial and hygiene barriers that force thousands of Nigerian girls out of the classroo
, tools, and industry connections through its maiden Creator HQ programme, a three-day immersive training focused on content creation, intellectual property protection, and monetisation. Supported by the Mastercard Foundation, the initiative is designed to help women turn their creative talents into sustainable businesses and long-term careers.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative that will fund an additional 10 shares in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO for eligible tertiary students who subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares in their own names. Chairman Aliko Dangote says the programme is about developing a mindset — equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and opportunity to understand how economic value is created and how they can participate in it.
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on TVEE has given tablets to 70 digital media personnel to strengthen awareness of government vocational and entrepreneurship programmes ahead of the NPRGS Oyo State rollout.
The Mobile Screen and Sound (MSS) Limited Technical Academy has graduated 56 students from its 10-week training programme in sound engineering, lighting design, and stage production, as part of efforts to equip young Nigerians with employable skills and reduce youth idleness. The academy has also promised automatic employment for the best five graduating students, underscoring its commitment to bridging the gap between training and industry placement.
OLAKHURF has trained 150 youths in Yewa North, Ogun State, in digital entrepreneurship, equipping them with vital skills for employment, business growth, and economic self-reliance
HBM Nigeria Plc has commenced its 2026 Female Tilers and Block-Laying Training initiative, equipping 120 women across Lagos and Ogun States with practical construction skills, entrepreneurship training, and business management knowledge. The six-week programme, delivered in partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, is designed to expand women's participation in the building and construction sector while addressing the persistent gender gap in skilled trades.
The Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) has trained 12 Christian women and cultural leaders in Kaduna State as trainers to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, leveraging their grassroots influence to challenge harmful norms
