In a bid to modernise waste management practices, the TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management (TCEBCEM) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) commenced a 5-day training programme on Digital and Carbon Literacy for staff of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Monday, August 4, 2025. The training, designed to empower frontline
Tecno Mobile and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have partnered to launch a digital skills development programme aimed at enhancing students’ employability and preparing them for modern career demands. The initiative provides training on coding, digital marketing, app development, and e-commerce platforms. Selected students will also gain access to internship placements and mentorship from industry
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has trained over 350,000 people across northern Nigeria in digital skills within the last two years. This was revealed by NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, during a two-day interactive session in Kaduna. The session was organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation to improve government-citizen engagement.
The United Nations Children’s Fund has announced that it will intensify its efforts to equip young Nigerians with digital and entrepreneurial skills, aiming to bridge the country’s digital gap. In partnership with Airtel, Microsoft, IHS Towers, and international partners, UNICEF will provide 20 million Nigerian youth with these skills. This will prepare them for the
With over 33% of Nigeria’s youth unemployed, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, many young people are stuck at home, jobless, and frustrated. But a new digital training initiative is promising to change that story — one skill at a time.AltSchool Africa, an education technology platform, has launched AI for 10M Africans,
