15 h. ago DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda, saying it has funded 260,000 read more DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

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29 h. ago Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

…as eight countries compete in Abuja with climate-smart student ventures Junior Achievement (JA) Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing read more Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

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4 d. ago Instability surges across SSA as East Africa overtakes Sahel in risk ranking on youth uprisings

Sub-Saharan Africa’s instability worsened in 2025, with East Africa emerging as the most volatile region, driven by democratic backsliding, violent read more Instability surges across SSA as East Africa overtakes Sahel in risk ranking on youth uprisings

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7 d. ago Power Probe: Reps Frown At Absence Of Concerned Agencies, Operators

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024, has frowned at the continued refusal of key government agencies and private sector operators to appear before it or submit requested documents. At its resumed investigative hearing on Friday, the committee’s chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha Aliyu, said members had […]

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7 d. ago We are partnering UNICEF, governments to empower youth through Hospitality Academy —Karl Hala, GMD, Continental Hotels Group

THE Group Managing Director, Continental Hotels Group, Mr Karl Hala, has explained that a key component of Continental Hotel Group’s vision is youth empowerment through the establishment of a hospitality academy. Hala, who disclosed in an interview with Forbes magazine, said that the empowerment and skilled initiative is in collaboration with organisations like UNICEF and […]

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1 week ago EU launches new venture to support women’s participation in digital economy

The European Union has strengthened its push for women’s participation in Nigeria’s digital economy with the launch of the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub in northern Nigeria. The initiative is designed to accelerate women-led entrepreneurship, digital innovation and economic inclusion across the region. Unveiled last week in Kano State, the new hub is positioned […]

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2 w. ago NUC, EyeCity Africa call for entrepreneurship, innovation in higher education

says universities must produce job creators, not job seekers The National Universities Commission (NUC), in partnership with EyeCity Africa, has read more NUC, EyeCity Africa call for entrepreneurship, innovation in higher education

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Youth, Resources Make It Africa’s Greatest Investment Hub — Obi

Former 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has hailed Nigeria as Africa’s leading investment destination, highlighting its youthful population and significant economic prospects as key drivers. Obi made the remarks on Monday while speaking at the 4th Africa Day organised by the ‘Club des Entrepreneurs Monégasques en Afrique (CEMA)’ in […]

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2 w. ago SET4LYF commits to helping young girls transit from school to work

As Darul Noor by Intercontinental Schools, Kano emerges 2025 NCOY Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) has reiterated its commitment to help read more SET4LYF commits to helping young girls transit from school to work

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3 w. ago 10 young Nigerian tech innovators to receive financial support

As part of ongoing efforts to build innovation capacity and strengthen entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths, the Ilorin Innovation Hub (IIH) read more 10 young Nigerian tech innovators to receive financial support

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3 w. ago UBA GMD Calls For New Financing Model For Africa’s Competitiveness

The group managing director/chief executive officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has called for a new collaborative financing model that would position African financial institutions as key drivers of the continent’s competitiveness and economic transformation. Speaking at the UAE–Chad Trade and Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, themed “Financing African Competitiveness […]

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4 w. ago Wema Bank’s Hackaholics 6.0 Empowers Tech Innovators In Ondo, Kaduna, Oyo, Lagos

Wema Bank Hackaholics 6.0 has engaged over 3,000 young innovators and entrepreneurs in four cities, including the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State; Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State; University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, and Purple Academy, Lagos, as part of its mission to empower youth innovation and entrepreneurship. The programme […]

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4 w. ago Equities investors lose N2.5trn in four days as sentiment wanes

The Nigerian equities market extended its losing streak for the fourth consecutive session this week, as investors continued to unwind positions across key sectors, leading to a cumulative loss of about N2.5 trillion in market capitalization.

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