The Federal Government has commenced the training phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, a key initiative to equip Nigerians with hands-on, income-generating skills. Since its launch in May, the programme has r… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG kicks off TVET training for Nigerians to boost skilled workforce By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 The Federal Government has commenced the training phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, a key initiative to equip Nigerians with hands-on, income-generating skills. Since its launch in May, the programme has received over 1.3 million applications, with 970,000 certified as eligible. The first cohort of 250,000 trainees has now been matched to 1,700 training centres nationwide to begin 6–12 month master training across 25 NBTE-approved trades, including hospitality, fashion design, livestock management, and solar installation. Read also, FG kicks off TVET training for Nigerians to boost skilled workforce Nigeria, UNITAR empowers youth to boost agricultural growth NASENI pushes for African-led innovation at Genius Creators summit Nigeria, South Africa strengthen economic ties to drive regional growth SMEDAN empowers rural women entrepreneurs in Niger State President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also approved the allocation of 5% of TETFund resources to support and expand the TVET initiative, reinforcing his administration's goal of building a skilled, knowledge-driven workforce and creating more sustainable opportunities for SMEs and young Nigerians.

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The Federal Government has met with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Office of the Senior Assistant to the President on Community Development (OSAP-CD) to advance the Prosperous Future Initiative (PFI) — a progra… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria, UNITAR empowers youth to boost agricultural growth By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 The Federal Government has met with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Office of the Senior Assistant to the President on Community Development (OSAP-CD) to advance the Prosperous Future Initiative (PFI) — a programme designed to empower young Nigerians and strengthen agricultural productivity. Read also, Nigeria, UNITAR empowers youth to boost agricultural growth NASENI pushes for African-led innovation at Genius Creators summit Nigeria, South Africa strengthen economic ties to drive regional growth SMEDAN empowers rural women entrepreneurs in Niger State Reps move to boost SME financing, protect bank customers The initiative focuses on fostering public-private partnerships (PPPs) in agriculture, implementing result-based financing, empowering women and vulnerable groups, and driving human capital development through targeted training. Aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, the PFI aims to scale agriculture as a tool for job creation, food security, and sustainable wealth for Nigerian SMEs and farming communities.

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At the Genius Creators Summit, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) emphasized that Africa's next creative revolution will come from innovation, not imitation. Speaking at the event, NASENI leadership highlighted … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NASENI pushes for African-led innovation at Genius Creators summit By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 At the Genius Creators Summit, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) emphasized that Africa's next creative revolution will come from innovation, not imitation. Speaking at the event, NASENI leadership highlighted how technology and creativity can work together to shape Africa's narrative in the age of AI. Read also, NASENI pushes for African-led innovation at Genius Creators summit Nigeria, South Africa strengthen economic ties to drive regional growth SMEDAN empowers rural women entrepreneurs in Niger State Reps move to boost SME financing, protect bank customers FG invests 5% of education budget to grow SME skills Through new platforms and partnerships, NASENI aims to empower young Africans to build original ideas and solutions that drive sustainable growth—positioning the continent as a global hub for innovation and creative entrepreneurship.

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