Month: August 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has come under fire for awarding only N200,000 to Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, the 17-year-old Nigerian student who emerged as the overall winner at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals Competition in the United Kingdom. Nafisa, alongside teammates Rukayya Muhammad Fema (15) and Hadiza Kashim Kalli, represented Nigeria at the contest, […]

In a strong display of entrepreneurial spirit, women emerged as the majority of winners at the 10th edition of the Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation (ZSF)’s Entrepreneurship Development Project awards ceremony, held in Lagos. The event, which coincided with ZSF’s silver jubilee and this year’s International Youth Day, reflected the foundation’s mission to transform charity into […]

Nigeria’s corporate sector came under the spotlight this week as the 2025 edition of Nigeria’s Most Respected CEOs was unveiled, celebrating visionary leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across industries. The annual recognition, organized by The PRGuys in partnership with business stakeholders, honours executives whose influence goes beyond boardrooms to shape national […]

The African Tech Awards 2025 once again highlighted the growing dominance of financial technology companies, with fintech startups and established players sweeping the top categories across the continent’s most prestigious tech recognition platform. From digital banking solutions to payment infrastructure and blockchain innovation, fintech firms were celebrated for their role in deepening financial inclusion and […]

Across Nigeria and beyond, a new generation of changemakers under the age of 25 is rewriting the narrative of youth leadership. Armed with innovation, compassion, and resilience, these young leaders are transforming their communities in remarkable ways from tackling health challenges to driving climate action and digital innovation. 1. Chidera Nwosu (Age 23) – Digital […]

Across Nigeria and beyond, a new wave of young entrepreneurs is reshaping what it means to be wealthy and successful. For them, wealth is no longer defined solely by luxury cars, sprawling mansions, or fat bank accounts but by impact, freedom, and purpose. From Profit to Purpose Unlike previous generations, today’s youth-driven businesses are built […]

A 17-year-old Nigerian environmental activist has captured global attention after winning the Global Climate Action Award for her innovative efforts in tackling climate change at the community level. The teenager, [insert name if available], was honored at the award ceremony held in Geneva, Switzerland, where she emerged as one of the youngest recipients of the […]

Universities are often described as the cradle of innovation, activism, and leadership. In recent years, a new trend has been sweeping across campuses nationwide campus awards. What started as small-scale recognition ceremonies has grown into prestigious platforms where the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers are celebrated A Stage for Recognition From academic excellence […]

In classrooms, community halls, and science labs across Nigeria, a quiet revolution is taking place. While headlines often highlight challenges facing the nation’s youth, a different story is unfolding one of brilliance, resilience, and achievement. From debate champions to STEM innovators, Nigeria’s young people are steadily proving that they are not just the leaders of […]

Across Nigeria, young people are not waiting for change they are creating it. From technology start-ups to grassroots social campaigns, youth-led initiatives are quietly reshaping communities and offering solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing challenges. Yet, many of these efforts remain under the radar, receiving little to no national recognition. At a time […]