Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women Programme: Empowering Female Entrepreneurs to Build Stronger Businesses
Free Goldman Sachs Business Programme Offers Women Entrepreneurs a Path to Sustainable Growth In today’s competitive business environment, access to quality entrepreneurial education is just as valuable as access to finance. Recognizing this, Goldman Sachs has once again opened applications for its globally acclaimed 10,000 Women Programme, a free business education initiative designed to […]
DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPACITY THROUGH PRACTICAL LEARNING AND INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, entrepreneurship has emerged as one of the most effective pathways to economic growth, job creation, innovation, and sustainable development. However, the success of entrepreneurship is not merely dependent on theoretical knowledge acquired in classrooms. Rather, it requires practical learning, real-world experience, mentorship, and direct exposure to […]
Experts Call for Greater Investment in Entrepreneurship and Vocational Education
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Education stakeholders, business leaders, and entrepreneurship advocates have called on governments, private institutions, and development partners to increase investment in entrepreneurship and vocational education as a strategic solution to unemployment, poverty, and economic instability. The call was made during a recent policy dialogue on youth empowerment and sustainable economic development, where experts […]
Stakeholders Advocate Modernization of Apprenticeship Training for Global Competitiveness
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Industry leaders, education experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers have called for the urgent modernization of apprenticeship training systems to prepare young people for global competitiveness and the evolving demands of the modern economy. The call was made during a recent stakeholders’ engagement focused on strengthening entrepreneurship, vocational education, and workforce development across Nigeria […]
INDUSTRY LEADERS URGE INTEGRATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Leading entrepreneurs, education stakeholders, and economic experts have called on governments and educational authorities to integrate entrepreneurship studies into secondary school curricula as a strategic step toward reducing unemployment, promoting innovation, and preparing young people for the realities of the modern economy. The call was made during a recent stakeholders’ forum on […]
Experts Advocate Integration of Labour Market Skills Into Nigeria’s Education System
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Education stakeholders, entrepreneurship development experts, policy makers, and vocational training advocates across Nigeria have renewed calls for the urgent integration of labour market skills into the nation’s education system as a strategic solution to rising unemployment, youth dependency, and economic instability. The growing concern follows increasing reports showing that many graduates possess […]
Call for Applications: Oando Foundation Green Youth Upskilling Programme 2026 (Training + Funding Opportunities)
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH In a significant move toward advancing sustainable entrepreneurship and youth empowerment in Nigeria, the Oando Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2026 Green Youth Upskilling Programme, a forward-looking initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, income-generating skills in the fast-growing green economy. This programme comes at a critical time when […]
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMBEDDED INTO NIGERIA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH A New Era of Skill-Based Learning and Economic Empowerment Nigeria is undergoing a transformative shift in its educational framework as the Federal Government moves to embed entrepreneurship education across all levels of the academic system. This strategic reform is designed to equip students not only with theoretical knowledge but also with practical […]
Federal Government Expands TVET Programme, Opens New Opportunities for Skills and Entrepreneurship.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a major step to reduce unemployment and boost economic growth by expanding its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. This expansion creates new opportunities for millions of young Nigerians, providing them with practical skills, financial support, and entrepreneurial pathways. 🔍 Understanding the TVET […]
Federal Government Expands Entrepreneurship Certification Rollout.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH A Strategic Expansion of Enterprise Education in Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step forward by expanding the rollout of entrepreneurship certification programmes across tertiary institutions nationwide. This expansion builds on earlier reforms and reinforces the government’s commitment to transform Nigeria’s education system into a driver of enterprise, […]