By Gbeja Adebayo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has presented Trade Test and National Skills Qualification Certificates to skilled inmates of the FCT Custodial Centres. The certificates were presented on Thursday, during an exhibition of products made by inmates through various vocational and skills acquisition programmes at the Medium SecurityContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, said. Olawande said this in Abuja while delivering his address at the commemoration of International Youth Day 2026, themed “DifferentContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Veritas University, Abuja, has expreesed its commitment to equipping students with practical and entrepreneurial skills needed to drive innovation and national development through the construction of a N1.3 billion Skills and Innovation Hub. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku, disclosed this in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) and the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) have called for diplomacy education for girls to develop leadership skills. The organisations made the call during the inauguration of the maiden Female Legislative Mentorship and ECOFEPA Masterclass Programme focused on diplomacy andContinue Reading
By Lilian U Okoro The Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) has surpassed 2.1 million learning experiences delivered to young people across Nigeria over the past 26 years, further reinforcing its position as one of the country’s leading youth-focused development organisations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that JuniorContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the growing number of Nigerian children lacking the skills required to secure employment and participate in the rapidly evolving economy. UNICEF’s Chief of Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, raised the concern on Wednesday in Ede, Osun, duringContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Speakers at the grand finale of DreamRise Fest 2026 have urged young Nigerians to embrace innovation, relevant skills and integrity as essential tools for building a better future for themselves and the country. The event, organised by the Lola Carter Foundation, was held on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Miraisha Foundation has trained no fewer than 100,000 youths in innovation, digital technology and problem-solving skills aimed at preparing young Nigerians for emerging global opportunities. The Acting Director-General of the foundation, Bilyaminu Yunusa, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Hackathon on Friday inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has called on teachers to acquire digital competencies to remain relevant in delivering education to today’s generation of learners. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop organised byContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Masterminds Catering and Culinary Institute Academy has trained more than 100 youths to tackle unemployment and bridge skills gaps in key sectors. The Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Khadijat Fashina, disclosed this at the closing of a six-month culinary and hospitality training programme in AbujaContinue Reading
