Tag: #Entrepreneurship
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES STUDENTS’ VENTURE CAPITAL GRANT TO BOOST INNOVATION
The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the Students’ Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative to turn student ideas into high-impact, commercially viable startups. The announcement came from Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa described S-VCG as…
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NIGERIAN ENGINEERING OLYMPIAD TO LAUNCH NOVEMBER 20, SPURS INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), led by President Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, is partnering with key stakeholders to launch the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) on November 20, 2025, in Abuja. The initiative aims to showcase innovative engineering talent among Nigerian students and promote creativity, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. The 10-month competition will challenge students nationwide…
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GERMAN CHAMBER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Giessen-Friedberg, Germany, has renewed its commitment to boosting vocational education, entrepreneurship, and institutional growth in Nigeria. Dr. Matthias Leder, the IHK’s CEO, shared this during a virtual media conference highlighting two decades of strong Nigeria-Germany collaboration. Since 2005, the partnership has trained over 600 Nigerians, advancing youth skills,…
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OYO STATE URGES YOUTHS TO EMBRACE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR SELF-RELIANCE
The Oyo State Government, represented by PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Michael Ogunsina, challenged unemployed youths to gain skills through entrepreneurship and vocational training to become job creators. At the graduation ceremony for 100 youths trained in Integrated Waste Recycling and Manufacturing by Planet 3R Limited in Ibadan, Ogunsina emphasized skill acquisition as a path to…
