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 […]
Nigeria Expands Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Opportunities Through New Training Programmes and Government Initiatives
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Nigeria’s entrepreneurship and apprenticeship ecosystem continues to gain strong momentum as multiple new programmes and policy-driven initiatives emerge to tackle unemployment and promote skill-based economic growth across the country. One of the major highlights is the ongoing Lagos Apprenticeship Programme (LAP) 2026, which is currently open for applications. The initiative is designed […]
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 Deepens Entrepreneurship Education in Tertiary Institutions.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH A New Era for Nigeria’s Education System Nigeria is undergoing a major educational transformation as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to embed entrepreneurship education across all tertiary institutions. This policy shift is not just an academic reform—it is a national economic strategy aimed at tackling unemployment, promoting innovation, and building a generation […]
INNOVATION HUBS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY DRIVE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND APPRENTICES IN NIGERIA.
BY CHUKWUDI RUTH Nigeria’s entrepreneurship and apprenticeship ecosystem is undergoing a rapid transformation as innovation hubs and the expanding digital economy create new pathways for business creation, skills development, and youth empowerment. This development marks a shift toward a technology-driven, knowledge-based economy, where innovation, digital skills, and startup ecosystems are becoming central to national growth. […]
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 […]
ASUU Yola Zone Accuses Federal Government of Stifling Public Universities
By AmforGod J. Olisa The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of suffocating public universities across Nigeria. The zone, encompassing institutions such as Adamawa State University (ADSU), Federal University Gashua (FUGA), Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Taraba State University (TSU), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), and Yobe State […]
ASUU Asserts: Six Key Issues Remain Unresolved with Federal Government
By Amforgod J. Olisa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated that it still has six unresolved issues with the federal government, despite previous negotiations. Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, the National President of ASUU, made this declaration on Thursday during the inauguration of the multipurpose secretariat of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) […]
Federal Government Aims to Modernize Basic Education for 21st Century Needs
By Amforgod J. Olisa The Federal Government of Nigeria is embarking on a mission to revamp basic education to better suit the demands of the 21st century. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), revealed this ambition during a strategic meeting with quality assurance officers from UBEC and State […]