The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has announced vacancies for two (2) Non-Immigrant/Immigrant Visa Assistant positions at its Consular Office. The opportunity is open to eligible and qualified candidates seeking full-time employment with the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. The positions fall under Announcement Number: Lagos-2026-004 and are based in Lagos. Successful candidates will work 40…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has opened applications for the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon, a national initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths and startups with modern digital skills. Participation in the programme is completely free for selected startups, making it a major opportunity for innovators seeking mentorship, exposure, and growth support….
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of key welfare provisions contained in its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), including salary-related allowances, in a move aimed at improving staff welfare and stabilising the public university system. This development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of…
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres across several states have commenced the use of biometric systems to record trainee attendance, a move that directly links attendance verification to the payment of monthly stipends. Under the new arrangement, only trainees whose attendance is captured through biometric verification will be eligible to receive their stipends….
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced the opening of applications for Cohort 3 of the 3MTT DeepTech Ready Upskilling Programme. The programme is part of the Federal Government’s broader plan to build a strong pipeline of highly skilled tech professionals capable of driving Nigeria’s digital and innovation economy. SEE ALSO:…
The Federal Government has announced plans to conclude the onboarding of the remaining eight million beneficiaries under the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) within the first quarter of 2026. This milestone will bring the total number of beneficiaries in the programme’s first phase to 20 million nationwide. The update was disclosed at a…
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has announced the opening of applications for the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF), inviting qualified Farmer Aggregator Companies and offtakers across Nigeria to submit expressions of interest. The initiative is a key component of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to strengthen agricultural productivity by supporting…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session, shifting the closing date from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. According to the Fund, the extension is intended to give more students sufficient time to complete and submit their applications, ensuring that eligible Nigerians are not…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the launch of free online English courses aimed at improving professional communication skills and enhancing career opportunities for learners. The programme is part of the U.S. Mission’s ongoing education and capacity-building initiatives and is open to interested participants at no cost. SEE ALSO: Compilation of all the…
The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship Program for 2026 Federal Government Initiative is open. Teach for Nigeria Fellowship 2026 sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education is now inviting passionate and driven Nigerians who are ready to contribute to long-term transformation in the country’s education system. The fellowship targets individuals who are committed to leadership, service,…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially announced the commencement of applications for its Skills Development Training and Empowerment Programme focused on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion. This programme is designed to train Niger Delta youths in Autogas/CNG vehicle conversion technology across the nine (9) Niger Delta states, as part of NDDC’s mandate…
The Nigeria AI Scaling Hub (AISH) has announced the opening of applications for several strategic positions as part of its mission to strengthen the growth and adoption of artificial intelligence across the country. This recruitment drive is aimed at building a strong team that will help drive the implementation of Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy…
The Federal Ministry of Education, in partnership with the National Skills Council, has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). This initiative gives students across Nigeria the opportunity to submit their innovative business ideas for equity-free seed funding of up to ₦50 million, along with a free one-year Google Gemini Pro license for…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has officially announced the commencement of applications for admission into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria as part of its drive to promote free, skills-based education for young Nigerians. The announcement follows the approval of the programme by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa,…
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that although students in part-time programmes and private tertiary institutions are currently not covered by the federal student loan scheme, plans are already in place to include them in the future. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this in Abuja while speaking to journalists,…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, in Nasarawa State has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 Internship Recruitment Programme. The hospital is inviting qualified and motivated young graduates who have completed their professional training and obtained provisional practicing licences from their respective regulatory bodies to apply. This internship programme is designed to provide…
The Federal Government has announced that beneficiaries of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme will receive startup grants and gain access to soft loans from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to help them establish their own businesses after completing their training. This is for TVET trainees graduates. The Minister of Education, Dr…
The Federal Government has officially launched the enrolment process for beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) across all electoral wards in Nigeria. Under this initiative, 1,000 people will be selected from each ward, while larger wards may receive up to 2,000 slots depending on population size. The programme is designed to reach…
MOMAS TVET Centre for Electro-Technology has announced the opening of registration for its Electrical Installation & Maintenance Training Program under the Skills for Employment & Entrepreneurship initiative. This program is a Federal Government initiative (FME-IDEAS) in collaboration with the World Bank, and it is proudly managed by MOMAS TVET Centre for Electro-Technology. The training is…
Niger Delta University (NDU) has officially opened applications for recruitment into various academic and non-teaching positions across multiple faculties and departments. The announcement, released by the Office of the Registrar, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for appointments as Assistant Lecturers, Lecturer II, and several non-teaching roles as part of the university’s effort to strengthen…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened applications for the Youth Empowerment Initiative for Climate Action 2026. The aim behind the programme is to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, tools, and seed (fund) support to create jobs, transform waste into eco-friendly products, and actively participate in Nigeria’s growing circular economy. The Federal Government initiative…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has officially opened applications for the GrowHer Accelerator Programme 2026. This is a special business growth initiative created to support women entrepreneurs who already run registered and functional businesses and are ready to scale up sustainably. The GrowHer Accelerator Program is designed to strengthen women-led…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the launch of the National Health Fellows Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen healthcare delivery across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. The programme will engage young Nigerian professionals to support health systems at the grassroots level. The initiative will operate under the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp)…
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…
The National Health Fellows (NHF) programme has officially commenced the Cohort 2 physical interview stage nationwide this week. This phase marks the final step in the NHF 2.0 selection process. NHF has congratulated all candidates who made it to this stage, commending their commitment to contributing to the strengthening of Nigeria’s health system. The Federal…
