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NATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION (NSQ) LEVEL 1

LEATHER WORK NATIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION (NSQ) LEVEL 1   Student Textbook • Units 1–8 • Theory, Practical Activities, Revision Questions and Answer Guide   Prepared as a teaching and learning resource for introductory leatherwork training. Suitable for classroom discussion, workshop practice and guided revision.   Important curriculum alignment note   This textbook is a structured learning resource for introductory Leather Work Level 1. The exact official NSQ Level 1 unit titles, learning outcomes (LOs), performance criteria (PCs), evidence requirements and assessment rules must be checked against the current approved occupational standard issued by the relevant Nigerian authority. Unit 4 has been titled “Fundamentals of Leather Work” to reflect the unit title supplied for this training context. The other unit headings below are proposed instructional headings, not a claim that they are the verbatim official titles. Trainers should map each lesson to the approved s...

Common Good Cyber Fund Grant 2026: Applications Now Open (Up to USD $300,000 in Funding)

Common Good Cyber Fund Grant 2026: Applications Now Open (Up to USD $300,000 in Funding) The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) Grant Programme , a global funding initiative designed to strengthen cybersecurity for the public good. The Common Good Cyber Fund supports nonprofit organizations that play a critical role in protecting civil society, maintaining essential cybersecurity infrastructure, and safeguarding vulnerable communities from digital threats. The programme aims to build a more secure, resilient, and trustworthy Internet by investing in organizations that provide cybersecurity services, develop innovative security solutions, and protect high-risk users worldwide. ( Internet Society Foundation ) Grant Value Successful organizations will receive multi-year operating grants ranging from USD $100,000 to USD $300,000 over a two-year period. For the 2026 funding cycle, the Internet Societ...

THE PRESIDENTIAL AFRICAN YOUTH IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTICS COMPETITION 2026

  THE PRESIDENTIAL AFRICAN YOUTH IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTICS COMPETITION 2026 AFRICA'S BIGGEST YOUTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE Cash Prize of USD $120,000 Empowering the Next Generation of African Innovators The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition 2026 is a prestigious continental initiative designed to identify, nurture, and reward exceptional young African innovators who are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Machine Learning, Automation, and Emerging Technologies to solve Africa's most pressing challenges. As Africa enters a new era of digital transformation, innovation, and technological advancement, young people must be equipped with the skills, platforms, and opportunities needed to compete globally. This competition seeks to inspire a new generation of African technology leaders capable of creating innovative solutions in agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, transportation, security, climate a...