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ASUP Demands Urgent Polytechnic Revitalisation

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics warns Nigeria's technical skills gap will worsen without proper funding and an end to the HND/BSc dichotomy. Read their urgent demands.

How Creative Catalyst is Funding Nigeria's Creative Economy

Chapel Hill Denham's Creative Catalyst programme tackles the funding and business support gap in Nigeria's creative sector, attracting 543 applicants and backing projects like 'Gingerrr'. Discover how it fuels economic transformation.

Young Prof Segun Aina on Academia-Industry Collaboration

Professor Segun Aina, one of Nigeria's youngest Computer Engineering professors, discusses the imperative of town-gown collaboration for national development, tackling brain drain, and leveraging technology for growth.

Makinde, Ooni Address Poly Ibadan's 40th Convocation

At The Polytechnic Ibadan's 40th convocation, Governor Seyi Makinde and Ooni Ogunwusi charged 4,393 graduands on hard work and innovation. The Ooni donated N5m for best students. Read the full report.

Microsoft Trains 4M+ Nigerians, Targets 350k More in AI

Microsoft reveals its partnership with Nigeria has trained over 4 million citizens in digital skills since 2021. The tech giant now plans to train 350,000 more in AI to harness Africa's $1.5 trillion opportunity. Read more.

Naira Rate Gap Widens as Dollar Demand Rises

The exchange rate gap between Nigeria's official and parallel markets widened to N25 as the naira depreciated. Discover the causes and CBN's response to the seasonal dollar demand surge.

N113m TVET Grant Launched for Niger Delta Youth

PIND Foundation invests N113 million to modernise 14 TVET centres across the Niger Delta, aiming to directly train over 10,000 youths with industry-relevant skills by February 2026.

FG Pays ₦22,500 Stipend to 42,000 TVET Trainees

The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) beneficiaries. Over 42,000 trainees have received ₦22,500 each. Read more.

MTEF Approved, 2026 Budget Process Begins

The Federal Executive Council has approved the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, setting the stage for the 2026 budget. Ministers Bagudu and Edun detail plans to manage capital rollovers and address the revenue-expenditure gap.

Lawmaker Offsets Fees for 1,400 Osun Students

Rep. Wole Oke covers school fees for 1,400 students in Osun technical colleges, a major boost for vocational education and a lifeline for families amid economic hardship. Read more.

Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest

New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.

Google Funds N3 Billion Digital Skills Programme

Google.org commits N3 billion to advance Nigeria's digital transformation through AI talent development and cybersecurity training. Learn how this initiative creates job opportunities.

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