The Federal Government has started disbursing the ₦10,000 monthly stipend to beneficiaries of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) for January 2026. Reports confirm that trainees who completed their training and successfully uploaded their bank account details on the NDE portal have started receiving payment. The January stipend payments commenced…
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) has officially announced a large-scale recruitment exercise for both Academic and Non-Teaching staff across multiple colleges, faculties, and administrative units of the university. This recruitment is part of the university’s drive to strengthen its workforce and build a strong academic and professional team capable of delivering…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, has launched a new Cinematography Training Programme designed to equip Nigerians with practical, job-ready skills in film and video production. This programme is being implemented in partnership with Digital Dreams and focuses on hands-on, industry-relevant training that prepares participants for…
Are you a fresh graduate in Nigeria looking to start your career in the fast-growing fintech industry? The PalmPay Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is now open, offering young Nigerians a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and real industry exposure in one of the country’s leading digital financial services companies. PalmPay, a mobile…
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board has announced the commencement of a new recruitment exercise to engage qualified nurses and midwives for deployment across government-owned health facilities in the state. The recruitment is aimed at strengthening healthcare service delivery in general hospitals and cottage hospitals across Kwara State by filling existing manpower gaps with competent…
The Dangote Group has launched a major recruitment drive ahead of 2026, opening over 40 job positions across its cement, food, and corporate business units. This hiring initiative is part of the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and commitment to strengthening its workforce across Nigeria and selected international locations. According to the company, the recruitment exercise…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced the 2nd phase of the Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across Nigeria. The process began with an online registration phase starting from January 5, 2026, until April 17, 2026, through the online INEC portal. After completing the online registration, applicants are expected to visit any…
The Rivers State Government has approved a Youth Agribusiness Training Programme aimed at empowering young indigenes with practical agricultural and entrepreneurial skills to drive food security and economic growth across the state. The approval was granted by the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, and formally announced in a statement issued on Monday…
Nigeria’s newly implemented tax law is now in force, and it is already changing how individuals and businesses handle income, tax compliance, and financial decisions. To help the public understand these changes, MarketplaceHub, in collaboration with Lighthouse Christian Outreach Centre, is hosting a live online training session on Nigeria’s New Tax Law. The session will…
Rising school and living expenses have made it increasingly difficult for many female students to stay focused on their education. To ease this burden, a monthly financial support initiative has been introduced to assist ladies currently enrolled in school who genuinely need help to sustain their academic journey. This initiative provides continuous monthly assistance, allowing…
The Idris Ajiboye Foundation Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications, offering ₦300,000 financial support to deserving Nigerian students who demonstrate academic potential and financial need. This initiative is launched by the Idris Ajiboye Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to empowering students through education and advocacy. This scholarship is designed to ease the financial burden…
The Adewuyi Research Animal Foundation (ARA Foundation) has announced the opening of its January–February 2026 Research Grant Phase, making a total of ₦1,000,000 available to Nigerian biomedical researchers conducting animal-based scientific studies. This funding initiative is created to strengthen ethical, high-quality biomedical research in Nigeria by supporting students and early-career researchers who rely on animal…
Applications are now open for the AU EU Youth Action Lab Entrepreneurship Grant, a major funding opportunity supporting youth-led organisations and social enterprises working to expand economic opportunities for young people across Africa and Europe. The grant provides up to €30,000 to eligible organisations building responsible, sustainable, and income-generating solutions that tackle youth unemployment, economic…
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…
The Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit (OES) has officially opened applications for its ₦200 million Recoverable Grant Revolving Fund, a flagship funding initiative created to support and grow indigenous businesses across Ogoniland, Rivers State. This funding programme is designed to improve access to finance for Ogoni entrepreneurs, strengthen local enterprises, and promote sustainable economic activities within host…
The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has announced the opening of its recruitment portal to attract qualified graduates and experienced professionals to fill key roles within the Service. This recruitment exercise forms part of AIRS’ ongoing institutional reform aimed at strengthening its human capacity, improving organisational efficiency, and repositioning the Service to deliver better…
The Ekiti State government through the Ekiti State Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for all public and private schools across the state. It was said that the essence of the academic calendar is primarily to provides a clear breakdown of resumption dates, mid-term breaks, holidays, and closing periods for the…
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan School of Nursing, in affiliation with the University of Ibadan, has released an urgent public notice regarding its 2025/2026 admission exercise. Prospective candidates are advised to take note of the following steps and deadlines to avoid disqualification. Step 1: Complete JAMB Change of Institution (If Required) Candidates who did…
The Federal Government has clarified that activities leading to the second phase of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), known as YEIDEP Batch B, are projected to begin around the middle of 2026, stressing that fresh registration has not yet been opened. This clarification emerged during a recent engagement with stakeholders, where officials…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with partners such as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Microsoft, has launched Skill Our Future, a free digital learning platform created to equip young people with essential skills for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. The platform was developed to reduce digital inequality and help learners build practical,…
Applications are now open for the SFDP Health Innovation Challenge 2026, an opportunity created to support young Nigerians developing practical and affordable solutions to public health problems. The challenge awards $300 mini-grants to each of the top three selected teams to help turn innovative ideas into real-life community health projects. This initiative is organised by…
Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme 2026, one of Africa’s most impactful initiatives supporting young and emerging business owners. The programme is designed to equip African entrepreneurs with the tools, funding, and guidance needed to build viable and scalable businesses. Through a combination of business education, mentorship, and non-repayable…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has started approving applications for its free CAC Business registration business registration initiative. Applicants who were successful in the process have started receiving confirmation emails from SMEDAN, indicating that their businesses have been officially registered. Approved beneficiaries have also been assigned CAC registration numbers. According…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially activated its recruitment portal for the engagement of ad-hoc staff ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election. Applications are being processed through the INECPRES platform, which serves as the official channel for ad-hoc staff registration. This recruitment exercise is strictly for individuals resident…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed that the new tax reform will be effective starting from January 1, 2026. In this regard, seamless application process for a new tax ID retrieval has been created by the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). Retrieving your Tax ID is a verification process, not…
