Experts Call for Stronger Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to Reduce Youth Unemployment in Nigeria
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Economic experts, business development professionals, entrepreneurship advocates, and industry stakeholders across Nigeria have intensified calls for the establishment of a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem as a strategic solution to the rising rate of youth unemployment in the country. The growing concern comes amid increasing economic challenges, limited formal job opportunities, […]
Industry Leaders Call for Stronger Apprenticeship Structures to Support Future Enterprises
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Leading entrepreneurs, business executives, education stakeholders, and industrial development experts across Nigeria and beyond have intensified calls for the strengthening of apprenticeship structures as a strategic pathway toward sustainable enterprise development, youth empowerment, and national economic transformation. The growing advocacy comes amid increasing concerns over unemployment, skills shortages, business failures, and the […]
African Scale-Up Programs Target Growth-Stage Entrepreneurs
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Across Africa, a significant shift is unfolding within the entrepreneurship ecosystem as increasing attention is being directed toward growth-stage businesses—ventures that have moved beyond startup infancy and are now poised for expansion, scalability, and long-term sustainability. This new wave of scale-up programs is redefining how entrepreneurial success is nurtured on the continent, […]
Nigeria Pushes New Era of Structured Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Development
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Nigeria is entering a defining phase in its economic evolution as deliberate efforts are being made to reposition entrepreneurship and apprenticeship from largely informal practices into structured, regulated, and professionally recognized systems capable of driving sustainable national growth. Across the country, policymakers, institutions, and private sector stakeholders are aligning around a shared […]
New African Startup Accelerator Opens for 2026.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH The launch of new African startup accelerator programmes for 2026 marks a significant advancement in entrepreneurship development across the continent. A new wave of opportunity has emerged for African entrepreneurs, as multiple accelerator initiatives open applications to innovative founders. These programmes are designed to provide structured training, mentorship, access to funding, and […]
100,000 Artisans to Be Trained Under New Construction Skills Programme.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Nigeria is set to witness a transformative shift in its construction and skilled labour sectors as a new nationwide initiative targets training 100,000 artisans through a structured construction skills development programme. This effort bridges the skills gap, formalizes apprenticeship, and empowers youth with practical, income-generating skills. The construction skills programme is designed […]
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 YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP DRIVE WITH NEW RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME
BY  CHUKWUDI RUTH Nigeria’s Federal Government has intensified its national push toward youth economic empowerment with the expansion of the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), as Batch B recruitment officially commences nationwide. The programme represents one of the most ambitious entrepreneurship-driven interventions in recent years, aimed at transforming millions of Nigerian youths into […]