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UNICEF trains 35,000 adolescent girls on skills acquisition in Katsina

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commenced training of 35,000 adolescent girls in Katsina State in various entrepreneurial skills to enable them to become employable and self-reliant. Adolescent Development Specialist, UNICEF Abuja, Ngozi Izuora-Songu, made this known Monday evening

FG targets 10-year roadmap to tackle Nigeria's industrial skills gap

The Federal Government has commenced moves to develop a 10-year National Industrial Workforce Strategy aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent industrial skills gap and preparing the workforce for emerging industries. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development,

Again, Amusan, Russell chase another jackpot in London, Ajayi equals Fasuba’s record

A few days after she was denied the opportunity of winning the gold and ultimate $150,000 at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, former world record holder in 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan will have another opportunity to end her winless

Real Warri Pikin apologises after Timaya lifts her on stage

Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband, Ikechukwu, following a viral moment involving singer Timaya at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). Real Warri Pikin joined Timaya on stage during his

FG unveils N10b digital training investment, targets 32,000 jobs

The Federal Government has unveiled a N10 billion investment in digital skills training targeted at equipping 32,000 Nigerians with globally recognised certifications and connecting them to employment opportunities in the digital economy. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed

Jijiga Incident Raises Questions Over Training of Saudi-Backed Somali Soldiers

By: Ahmad Abdelwahid Reports link a Saudi-funded Somali military programme to possible recruitment for Sudan‘s war, but the purpose and destination of the trainees remain unproven. The reported detention of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia’s Somali Region has drawn attention to

Jennifer Uloko: Nigerian women are not limited by where they start

Jennifer Lisa Uloko is the Founder and CEO of YangaBeauty, a Nigerian beauty brand she founded in 2014 with women of African heritage in mind. With over a decade of experience as a beauty entrepreneur, makeup artist and business leader,

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Oluwadamilola Esan advocates genAI to strengthen Nigeria’s food infrastructure

By Oluwadamilare Sadare As Nigeria continues to confront food insecurity, post-harvest losses, and weaknesses across its agricultural value chains, Nigerian researcher Oluwadamilola Esan is advocating greater attention to the role that emerging technologies can play in strengthening the infrastructure that