14 life-changing funding and skills opportunities for Nigerian youths

SME growth requires more than capital

By George Ogbonnaya For years, discussions about small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria have focused on access to finance. While funding remains important, money alone will not drive the next stage of SME growth. We need to look beyond funding. Entrepreneurs across Nigeria face high costs, changing customer needs, rapid technology shifts, and more competition. At [] The post SME growth requires more than capital appeared first on Vanguard News.

MSSN Commends NELFUND, Calls for Speedy Trial of Bandits

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSN Lagos), has praised the Federal Government’s student loan initiative, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying it has helped many students remain in school despite financial challenges. The society, however, urged the government to do more by expanding scholarship and bursary programmes to support [] The post MSSN Commends NELFUND, Calls for Speedy Trial of Bandits appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

‘You have funds to give every child quality education’ – FG tells governors

The Federal Government has urged state governments to leverage their improved financial resources to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education, stressing that increased funding should translate into greater investment in the education sector. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made the call while speaking with journalists after [] ‘You have funds to give every child quality education’ – FG tells governors

Mastercard Foundation charges AIMS Ghana Class of 2026 to drive innovation, leadership and employment across Africa

A representative of the Mastercard Foundation has challenged the 130 graduates of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana's Class of 2026 to view their graduation not as the end of their academic journey, but as the beginning of a lifelong commitment to solving Africa's most pressing challenges. Speaking at AIMS Ghana's 14th graduation ceremony held at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana, Legon, on Friday, June 27, Head of workforce development, Emelia Asamoah said the occasion reflected what is possible when talented young Africans are given opportunities to develop their potential.

#OlodoUprising: How Did We Get Here?

Many young Nigerians would rather pursue money than obtain a certificate or education, which reflects a troubling decline in our cultural values and systems. We have become more interested in making money than making meaning. The post OlodoUprising: How Did We Get Here? appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.