FG Renewed Hope Vocational & Skills Training Programme 2026 now open nationwide. Apply via NSIPA portal.

Federal Government Renewed Hope Vocational & Skills Training Programme 2026 Now Open Nationwide | Apply via NSIPA Portal

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202605 mins

The Federal Government has officially launched the Renewed Hope Vocational & Skills Training Programme (VSTP) under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The initiative is expected to empower more than 18,000 Nigerians in its first phase through free vocational training, entrepreneurship education, and starter packs. The programme forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts…

Apply for ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) 2026 | International Volunteer Opportunity Across West Africa

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 15, 2026July 15, 202604 mins

Applications are now open for the ECOWAS Volunteers Programme (EVP) 2026, an international volunteer initiative that provides young professionals from ECOWAS Member States with the opportunity to contribute to regional development, peacebuilding, and integration efforts across West Africa. The programme is currently recruiting for the position of Communication and Visibility Specialist, offering successful applicants a…

Apply for Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP)

Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP) Phase III 2026 Now Open

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202604 mins

Applications are now open for the Lagos State Employability Support Project (LSESP) Phase III 2026, a free skills development initiative aimed at empowering Lagos residents with practical, employable, and business-oriented skills. The programme is implemented by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the United Nations Development…

Apply for the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship 2026

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship 2026, a prestigious three-month leadership development programme created to empower the next generation of changemakers across Commonwealth countries. The fellowship is designed for young leaders who are already making a positive impact in their communities through social innovation, entrepreneurship, advocacy, policy development, or community service….

Federal Government Releases Important Info About Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) Stream 1, Stream 2, Stream 3 & “Unassigned” Status

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202604 mins

Many applicants of the Federal Government’s Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) have noticed different statuses appearing on their application dashboards, including Stream 2, Stream 3, and Unassigned. As a result, many are unsure whether these statuses affect their chances of participating in the programme. To help applicants better understand the process, below is an explanation of…

Federal Government iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab 2026 Cohort 2 (12-week Training, Funding Support & Mentorship)

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202604 mins

The Federal Government has opened applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Cohort 2. This is a 12-week startup incubation programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into successful and scalable businesses. If you have a technology-driven business idea, a prototype, or an early-stage Minimum Viable Product (MVP), this programme offers an…

Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026 | Win Up to ₦10 Million for Your Business

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 12, 2026July 12, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026, an initiative of the Edo State Government designed to support promising youth-led businesses with funding, mentorship, and business development opportunities. Through this programme, a total of ₦40 million will be awarded to outstanding entrepreneurs across different stages of business growth….

Federal Ministry of Agriculture Recruitment 2026 | LIFE-ND Project Application Now Open Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 11, 2026July 11, 202605 mins

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for five strategic positions under the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project in Edo State. The LIFE-ND Project is a $90 million joint initiative funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the International Fund for Agricultural…

Africa CDC AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Programme 2026 | Financial Specialist Volunteer Opportunity

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 10, 2026July 10, 202605 mins

Applications are now open for the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Programme 2026 for the position of Financial Specialist. The programme is a flagship initiative of the African Union (AU) under the African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC), created to strengthen public health systems and emergency response capacity…

Apply for Nigerian Youth academy skill acquisition programme

Federal Government Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Empowerment Program for Corps Members, Young Nigerian Startup and Entrepreneurs (Offering Free Training, Funding + Mentorship)

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 9, 2026July 9, 202605 mins

The Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) has officially opened applications for NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0, a nationwide innovation challenge designed to identify and support 100 outstanding youth-led tech startups across Nigeria. This initiative aims to spotlight bold ideas, scalable solutions, and young founders building technology-driven businesses that can transform communities and drive economic growth. Selected startups…

Federal Government Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) 2026 Now Reopens Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 5, 2026July 5, 202632 mins

The Federal Government, through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has opened the application portal for the 2026 Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA). The initiative is designed to equip Nigerian youths and artisans with practical vocational skills that can lead to employment or business opportunities. The SUPA programme focuses on strengthening Nigeria’s skilled workforce by providing hands-on…

Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) Recruitment 2026 Now Open (Free Training Train and Empowerment for 5,000 Young Nigerians)

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

The Federal Government has announced the launch of the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), a new programme designed to train and empower 5,000 young Nigerians as certified electricity meter installers and technicians. The initiative, launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to equip participants with practical technical skills, create employment opportunities, and support Nigeria’s drive to…

Full details on Federal Road Safety Ranks and Salary Structure

Federal Road Safety Ranks and Salary Structure | Detailed Updated Federal Road Safety Salary Scale for BSC, HND, ND, SSCE Holders

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202605 mins

If you’re planning to apply for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Recruitment 2026, understanding the FRSC ranks and salary structure can help you choose the most suitable cadre based on your educational qualification. With the implementation of Nigeria’s new minimum wage and adjustments to public sector salaries, estimated monthly earnings in the FRSC now…

Application now open for Federal Agricultural Extension Youth Initiative

FG Agricultural Extension Youth Initiative 2026 Expression of Interest (EOI) Application Now Open

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 2, 202604 mins

The Office of the Special Assistant to the President, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, has opened applications for the Agricultural Extension Youth Initiative 2026. The programme is inviting qualified Nigerian youths with experience in agricultural extension services to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for possible engagement under the Federal Government’s…

Federal Ministry of Education × Bank of Industry Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) Batch 2 Application Now Open Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 2, 202605 mins

The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI), has officially opened the application portal for Batch 2 of the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF is a Federal Government intervention programme designed to provide interest-free loans to eligible academic and non-academic staff of public tertiary institutions across Nigeria….

FG x Government of Japan (UNITAR) Youth and Women Empowerment Programme (Fully Funded)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 30, 202605 mins

Applications are now open for the 2026 Government of Japan–UNITAR Youth and Women Empowerment Programme. This is a fully funded international capacity-building initiative designed to empower young innovators, entrepreneurs, professionals, researchers, and changemakers across selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Government of Japan (UNITAR) Youth and Women Empowerment Programme is implemented by the United Nations Institute…

FG, SMEDAN Opens Fresh Application for Free CAC Registration (Targeting 250,000 Nigerian MSMEs)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 30, 2026June 30, 202603 mins

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has launched a nationwide initiative to provide free CAC registration for 250,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. This intervention removes the usual CAC registration fee, often a major obstacle for informal businesses and encourages…

Federal Government Proposed NYSC Scheme Reform (What Prospective and Serving Corps Members Should Know)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 30, 202604 mins

The Federal Government has announced a set of proposed NYSC Scheme reforms aimed at modernizing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), with plans to reposition the scheme as a platform for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, digital skills development, and national productivity. According to the announcement, the proposed changes include a shift from military-style leadership to civilian…

Application for Paystack Small Business Bundle

Paystack Small Business Bundle 2026 Support Programme for MSMEs in Nigeria

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 29, 202605 mins

Application for Paystack Small Business Bundle 2026 Support Programme for MSMEs in Nigeria now open. Paystack has launched the Small Business Bundle, a new initiative designed to support eligible Nigerian businesses with access to up to ₦4 million worth of discounts on essential business tools and services. The programme brings together offers from leading business…

Federal Government National Directorate of Employment Initiative

Federal Government NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3 Opens 2026 Applications (Offering Free Training, ₦22,500 Monthly Stipend & Starter Packs)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 28, 202605 mins

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has officially commenced applications for the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3. The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative is a Federal Government programme designed to equip unemployed Nigerians with practical, employable skills and support them towards sustainable employment and entrepreneurship. Through the initiative, approximately 21,824 beneficiaries will receive…

federal government smedan cluster development support

Federal Government Cluster Development Support (CDS) for MSMEs 2026

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 28, 202604 mins

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), is inviting applications for the Cluster Development Support (CDS) Programme. The initiative is aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating within business clusters and industrial hubs across the country. As part of the programme, the Federal…

Nigeria State Police Bill 2026 Explained: 10 Major Changes Every Nigerian Should Know

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 27, 202606 mins

The proposed Nigeria State Police Bill 2026 introduces one of the most far-reaching reforms to Nigeria’s policing system since the country’s return to democratic governance. If passed into law, the Bill will reshape the way policing is organized, managed, and delivered across the country by creating state-controlled police services while also reforming the existing federal…

Full list of Federal Government list of approved digital loan apps

Federal Government Publishes Official List of Approved Loan Apps in Nigeria

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 27, 2026June 27, 202603 mins

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has released an updated list of approved and licensed digital loan apps for Nigerians. The move is aimed at protecting Nigerians from illegal loan operators, improving transparency, and ensuring that only properly regulated digital lenders operate within the country’s fast-growing fintech…

Federal Government Announces Date for TVET Programme Cohort 2 Induction and Training Commencement Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 26, 202604 mins

The Federal Government has officially announces the date for TVET Programme Cohort 2 induction programme and training commencement nationwide. Beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative have been advised to prepare for the commencement of Cohort 2 training, as accredited training centres have begun notifying successful applicants of the…

Nigerian Export Academy (NEXA) Instructor Recruitment 2026 Now Open Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 26, 2026June 26, 202604 mins

The Nigerian Export Academy (NEXA) is currently inviting applications from experienced exporters, international trade professionals, business leaders, and industry experts to join its growing network of instructors. If you have practical experience in export, international trade, logistics, agribusiness, manufacturing, or related sectors and are passionate about helping others succeed, this is an opportunity to share…