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 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 Triift Africa START Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2026

Triift Africa START Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2026 Now Open

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 14, 2026July 14, 202604 mins

Applications are now open for the Triift Africa START Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 2026, a six-week entrepreneurship programme created to support student entrepreneurs, recent graduates, and early-stage business owners across Africa. The bootcamp is designed to help participants develop practical entrepreneurial skills, strengthen their businesses, and gain access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding resources. Participants will…

E.A. Adeboye Tech Fellowship 2026 | Free Leadership & Digital Skills Programme for Young Nigerians

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 13, 2026July 13, 202602 mins

Applications are now open for the E.A. Adeboye Tech Fellowship 2026, a structured development programme designed to equip young people with leadership, innovation, and in-demand digital skills. Delivered by The Incubator Hub, the fellowship provides practical, hands-on training to help participants build valuable technology skills while developing the leadership capacity to create meaningful impact in…

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 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…

Apply for the Suwk National Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp 2026 | Virtual Mentorship Programme for Artisans Across Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 11, 2026July 11, 202604 mins

Applications are now open for the Suwk National Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp 2026, a nationwide capacity-building programme designed to empower experienced artisans with modern mentorship, business management, and leadership skills. The programme aims to build a national network of certified master craftsmen and craftswomen who can mentor apprentices using structured training methods while partnering with corporate organizations…

African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training Program

African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 | Free Digital Skills, Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship Programme

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 10, 2026July 10, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026, a free virtual programme organized by the African Union International Centre for Girls’ and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA) in partnership with ImpactHER. The programme is designed to equip young Africans with in-demand digital and entrepreneurial skills that will enhance…

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…

Deloitte Cyber Academy 2026 Free 12-Month Cybersecurity Skills Development Programme

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 8, 2026July 8, 202604 mins

Applications are now open for the Deloitte Cyber Academy 2026, a free 12-month cybersecurity skills development programme designed to equip young Nigerian graduates with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to build successful careers in the cybersecurity and information technology industry. Organised by Deloitte, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, the programme…

Google Africa Applied AI Lab Program 2026 Opens for African AI Entrepreneurs and Researchers

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 6, 2026July 6, 202604 mins

Google has officially opened applications for the Google Africa Applied AI Lab Program 2026, a new initiative created to support innovative African AI entrepreneurs, startup founders, and researchers developing artificial intelligence solutions for the continent. The programme provides selected participants with access to Google’s latest AI technologies, world-class mentorship, commercialization support, and opportunities to connect…

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…

Application now open for Yaiga Africa 2027

Yiaga Africa West Africa Regional Community Organizing Institute (COI) 2026 – Fully Funded Call for Applications

Timileyin AwogbadeJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the Yiaga Africa West Africa Regional Community Organizing Institute (COI) 2026, a fully funded leadership and community organizing programme for young changemakers across West Africa. Organized by Yiaga Africa with support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), the institute is designed to equip emerging leaders with practical skills in…

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…

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…

Novel Academy Free Solar PV Training 2026 IDEAS-TVET (Fully sponsored, with FME & World Bank)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 28, 202604 mins

Applications are now open for the Novel Academy Free Solar PV Installation and Maintenance Training Programme. This is a fully sponsored technical skills initiative implemented in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education through the IDEAS-TVET Project, with support from the World Bank. The programme is designed to equip participants with practical, industry-relevant skills in…

Application for Google Artificial Intelligence Free Courses with Free Certificates Now Open

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 26, 2026June 26, 202603 mins

Google Artificial Intelligence free courses with free certificates upon completion are now available to everyone. Follow the instructions below to embark on your learning journey in Artificial Intelligence with Google and earn your certificates. Anyone interested can now explore free courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) through the Google Cloud Skills Boost…

She Code Africa (SCA) Tech Training Program 2026 for Nigerian Wowen Nationwide

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 25, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the She Code Africa (SCA) Tech Training Program 2026, an opportunity designed to equip women with in-demand technology skills, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career development support. She Code Africa is one of Africa’s leading communities focused on empowering women in technology through training, leadership development, professional support, and access to…

Apply for Google Career Certificate Wetech

Fully Funded Google Career Certificate Scholarship (Funded by WeTech, Google & Coursera)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 24, 2026June 24, 202603 mins

The 2026 application for Fully Funded Google Career Certificate Scholarship now open. A major opportunity is now open for women who want to break into tech or strengthen their digital skills. Through a partnership between WeTech, Grow with Google, and Coursera, over 200 young women will receive fully funded access to globally recognised training programmes…

Oando Foundation Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP) 2026 – Cohort II

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 24, 2026June 24, 202602 mins

Applications are now open for the Green Youth Upskilling Programme (GYUP) Cohort II, an initiative by the Oando Foundation aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical, future-ready skills for the growing green economy. Following the success of Cohort I, which trained and positioned participants for real opportunities, the programme is expanding to train 50 additional…

Stanbic IBTC Blue Blossom Empowerment Programme 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 23, 202603 mins

Applications are open for the Stanbic IBTC Blue Blossom Empowerment Programme, a women-focused initiative designed to support female entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and career women with access to financial services, networking opportunities, business growth resources, and wealth-building solutions. The Blue Blossom Community was created to help women save smarter, grow sustainable businesses, diversify investments, protect…

Application now open for Lagos State Public Service Programme

Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP) 2026 Cohort Opens for Applications

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 21, 202603 mins

Interested and eligible candidates can now apply for Lagos State Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP) 2026 Cohort. The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP), a leadership development initiative designed to strengthen capacity and prepare the next generation of public sector leaders. The programme is…

Federal Government ITF Business Incubation Initiative for Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 20, 202604 mins

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced plans to launch a Business Incubation Initiative aimed at helping graduates of the Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) establish, manage, and grow sustainable businesses across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurship by providing artisans…

Amazon (AWS) She Builds Mentorship Program 2026 (Free 12-Week Career Mentorship Opportunity)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 17, 202603 mins

Applications are now open for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) She Builds Mentorship Program 2026. The program is a free 12-week mentorship initiative designed to support women and early-career professionals seeking career growth, industry guidance, and valuable professional connections. The programme provides participants with direct access to experienced AWS professionals through one-on-one mentorship, helping them…

Application for 2026 MTN Business Life Changing Sales Academy

MTN Business Life Changing Sales Academy 2026 (Free Training, Mentorship & Business Growth Support for SMEs)

Timileyin AwogbadeJune 16, 202602 mins

Application for MTN Business Life Changing Sales Academy 2026 (Free Training, Mentorship & Business Growth Support for SMEs) is currently ongoing. No fee attached. The registration is 100% free. As part of the World MSME Month 2026 celebration, MTN Business is partnering with SMEDAN to support small and medium-sized businesses through the Life Changing Sales…