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National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Skills Development Programme: Empowering Nigerians Through Vocational Training The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) continues to play a vital role in reducing unemployment and promoting self-reliance through its Skills Development Programme. The initiative is designed to equip unemployed Nigerians with practical, vocational, technical, and entrepreneurial skills that enable them to secure employment, start businesses, and contribute to national economic growth. As Nigeria faces increasing demand for skilled workers and entrepreneurs, the NDE Skills Development Programme provides an opportunity for youths, women, persons with disabilities, and other unemployed citizens to acquire marketable skills at little or no cost. What is the NDE Skills Development Programme? The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is a Federal Government agency established to combat unemployment by creating employment opportunities through vocational skills ac...

Governor Okpebholo Receives Award for Outstanding Commitment to TVET Development Benin City, Edo State – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo , has been honored with the prestigious Award for Outstanding Commitment to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Development , in recognition of his unwavering support for skills development, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and workforce transformation in Edo State. The award celebrates Governor Okpebholo's remarkable leadership in promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a strategic tool for reducing unemployment, stimulating industrial growth, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for young people across the state. Since assuming office, the Governor has demonstrated a clear commitment to strengthening the TVET ecosystem by supporting initiatives that equip youths with practical, industry-relevant skills. His administration has continued to encourage collaboration between governm...

  FAAC: Three Tiers of Government Share ₦2.550 Trillion as June 2026 Revenue; States and LGAs Receive Over ₦1.36 Trillion The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦2.551 trillion as Federation Account revenue for June 2026 to the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, and the 774 Local Government Councils across Nigeria. The allocation was approved during the FAAC meeting held in July 2026 in Abuja and chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. The meeting was attended by the Accountant-General of the Federation, State Commissioners of Finance, and other members of the committee. ( FMINFO ) Breakdown of the Revenue Distribution The total distributable revenue of ₦2.551 trillion comprised: ₦1.810 trillion from Statutory Revenue. ₦740.724 billion from Value Added Tax (VAT). ( FMINFO ) Statutory Revenue Allocation From the statutory revenue: Federal Government: ₦849.366 billion State Govern...

. How to Apply for Free CAC Registration Under the Federal Government's 250,000 MSME Programme Published by Hybridteck Global Business Consult The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a nationwide initiative to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) business registration for 250,000 eligible businesses across the country. This programme is designed to formalize small businesses, improve access to finance, and enable entrepreneurs to benefit from government grants, loans, training, and other business support initiatives. If you are an entrepreneur, artisan, startup founder, trader, or small business owner, this is an excellent opportunity to register your business at no cost. What Is the Free CAC Registration Programme? The initiative is part of the Federal Government's efforts to strengthen Nigeria's MSME sector by helping informal businesses become legally registered. Successful applicants will rece...

PRESS RELEASE FG Targets 70,000 Youths for Market-Driven Skills Training Under IDEAS-TVET Programme The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing unemployment and strengthening the nation's workforce by targeting 70,000 Nigerian youths for market-driven skills training under the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme . The initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills that meet current labour market demands while promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance. Through the programme, beneficiaries will receive competency-based training in various technical and vocational trades, enabling them to secure employment, establish sustainable businesses, and contribute to national economic development. The IDEAS-TVET Programme focuses on enhancing the quality and accessibility of technical an...

🎓 🎓 EDOSHOE MANUFACTURING COMPANY CELEBRATES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE IDEAS TVET SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME  We are proud to announce the successful completion of the IDEAS TVET Skills Development Programme , sponsored by the World Bank under the Nigeria Youth Employment Skills Acquisition Fund (NYESAF) . Over the past several months, Edoshoe Manufacturing Company had the privilege of training young Nigerians in Leather Works and Fashion Design , equipping them with practical, industry-relevant skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and the confidence to build sustainable careers and businesses. The programme focused on competency-based learning, hands-on practical training, occupational health and safety, business management, and digital marketing, ensuring that every participant was prepared for today's competitive labour market. Our Achievements Successfully trained and graduated 170 participants . Delivered practical, competency-based training in Leather Works and Fas...

  📢 Call for Submissions: Young Changemakers 2026 Are you a young African with bold ideas for shaping the continent’s future? This is your opportunity to share your vision and join a network of emerging leaders, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and storytellers. The Young Changemakers 2026 initiative, organized by the African Futures & Innovation Programme (AFI) at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), is now accepting submissions as part of the African Futures Conference 2026 . Selected participants will contribute to conversations on Africa’s future and gain recognition for their innovative ideas. ( ISS African Futures ⁠) 🌍 Theme: The choices that will shape Africa’s future Who can apply? Young Africans aged 18–35 , including students, professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, activists, researchers, creatives, and community leaders. No previous experience in foresight is required. ( ISS African Futures ⁠) Submission formats: 📝 Written submi...

ACCESS TO FINANCE The Need to Embrace Blockchain Technology as a Means of SME Funding Theme: "Blockchain Technology: The Pathway to the Future of Finance and Business Development" Lecture Delivered By *Moses O. Igharo* Head of Operations; HAAGEN Global Service Limited (A Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Development and Digital Financial Technology Company) *PROTOCOL* The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, ably represented; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Human Capital Development, Hon. Dr. Odaro Ize Omorogie; The Managing Director/CEO of Edo Shoe Manufacturing Company,  Mr. Osemwengie Victor Odion;  Distinguished guests; representatives of the World Bank; officials of the Federal Ministry of Education; ladies and gentlemen; graduating artisans and entrepreneurs. Good morning. I am honoured to stand before you today on behalf of HAAGEN Global Service Limited, a Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Development Company committed to developing inn...