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CGC Nigeria 2026 Engineering Graduate Trainee Program

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CGC Nigeria 2026 Engineering Graduate Trainee Program

CGC Nigeria Limited (a Chinese Company), has opened its Engineering Graduate Trainee Program for 2026, inviting applications from young engineering graduates. The one-year program is designed to nurture future professionals while supporting its growth strategy and sustainable talent development.

CGC Graduate trainee program is structured to identify, train, and retain high-potential engineering talents who will become part of CGC Nigeria Limited’s future workforce. Trainees selected for the program will undergo direct and structured training under designated training units within the organization.

The program will run for one year, during which participants will gain hands-on experience and professional guidance. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will be assigned new positions within the organization. At the end of the training period, engagement may either be renewed or terminated based on performance during the program.

The eligible disciplines for the program include Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Road and Bridge Engineering, Geology Engineering, Survey and Mapping Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Applicants are required to possess a Bachelor’s degree such as B.Eng, B.Sc, or an equivalent qualification in any of the listed fields.

The benefits of the program includes structured professional training, practical exposure on major construction projects, and opportunities for career growth and employment. Participants will also have the chance to contribute to large-scale infrastructure development in Nigeria.

On eligibility, applicants must not be more than 30 years of age and must have completed NYSC, with a discharge or exemption certificate required. Candidates should have a strong academic background, interest in the construction industry, willingness to learn, adapt, and work in a fast-paced environment, as well as good communication and teamwork skills.

To apply for CGC Engineering Graduate Trainee Program, interested applicants should fill the google form https://forms.gle/qyZQKXBdZysWYsQh7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Apply: Invictus Africa Hiring Data Enumerators for all States (₦100,000)

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Apply: Invictus Africa Hiring Data Enumerators for all States (₦100,000)

Invictus Africa has announced a nationwide hiring exercise for Data Enumerators to support a short-term research project across Nigeria and get paid ₦100,000. The assignment will run for two weeks and cover all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Selected enumerators will work for 10 consecutive working days and earn ₦10,000 per day, bringing the total payment to ₦100,000 for the full assignment.

The opportunity is open to individuals who want to work in a fun and vibrant environment with a young enthusiastic team of professionals, while contributing to the promotion of human rights and gender equality through data-driven advocacy, digital technologies, and capacity development. The daily payment covers fieldwork time and local travel within the assigned senatorial district.

The enumerators will support field operations for a national survey focused on voter attitudes, past behaviour, and future voting intentions toward women, youth, and persons with disabilities as political candidates and leaders in Nigeria. The call is for Data Enumerators on a two-week assignment, with three positions available per state to cover each of the three senatorial districts.

The work will take place within two local government areas, one urban and one rural, in the selected senatorial district. Enumerators are expected to administer structured questionnaires using KoboCollect, ensure accuracy and completeness of responses, and properly document all data collected. They will also interpret interview questions in local dialects where necessary, capture GPS coordinates and photos of field activities, and submit daily field reports in an approved format.

Other responsibilities include obtaining free and informed consent from respondents and ensuring confidentiality and ethical standards in line with Invictus Africa’s data protection principles and the humanitarian principle of do no harm.

For qualifications, applicants must have a diploma or higher in any field and a minimum of two years of experience in field-based data collection or research. They must demonstrate the ability to use digital data collection tools such as KoboCollect, have access to a compatible smartphone or tablet, and possess basic Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with a chosen senatorial district, fluency in English and the dominant local language, and the ability to meet daily targets and strict deadlines are also required.

Roles require availability throughout the period. The application deadline is Sunday, February 15, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for Invictus Africa Data Enumerator, interested applicants should visit https://forms.office.com/r/XJcWF5Mgxe and apply.”

FG Restates STI Push for Agro-Industrial Growth in Benue State

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FG Restates STI Push for Agro-Industrial Growth in Benue State

The federal government has restated its commitment to leveraging Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to drive agro-industrial development and economic transformation in Benue State, following a courtesy visit by the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Barr. Sam Ode, to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN.

The visit took place on Tuesday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja and focused on strengthening collaboration between the federal government and Benue State in the area of innovation-led development.

Welcoming the Benue State delegation, Dr. Udeh highlighted the vast opportunities for partnership between FMIST and the state, particularly in the commercialisation of research outputs and the deliberate pursuit of 30 per cent value addition to raw materials.

He noted that Benue State, widely regarded as the Food Basket of the Nation, occupies a strategic position in Nigeria’s efforts to transition from raw commodity production to value-driven agro-processing, industrialisation and job creation.

According to the Minister, translating research findings into market-ready products remains a core priority of FMIST. He stressed that STI must be deliberately positioned to support food security, wealth creation and sustainable development at both national and sub-national levels.

Barr. Ode, who was accompanied by the Honourable Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dwem James, congratulated Dr. Udeh on his appointment and commended his vision and leadership at a critical period for Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.

He described science and technology as the bedrock of any serious organisation and government, stating that no economy can achieve sustainable growth without sustained investment in innovation and knowledge-driven systems.

The Deputy Governor further stated that as a sub-national government, Benue State is committed to aligning its policies, institutions and programmes with the Federal Government’s science, technology and innovation agenda to maximise impact and ensure coherence in national development efforts.

According to him, science, technology and innovation remain the cornerstone of development, productivity and competitiveness in today’s global economy.

Both parties expressed optimism about deepening collaboration and agreed to sustain engagement focused on deploying innovation, research and technology as tools for agricultural transformation, industrial growth and inclusive prosperity nationwide. The discussions reaffirmed shared goals for progress.

PalmPay launches #LoveWithPalmPay Valentine campaign (₦800,000 rewards)

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PalmPay launches #LoveWithPalmPay Valentine campaign (₦800,000 rewards)

PalmPay has launched the #LoveWithPalmPay campaign to mark Valentine’s Day, focusing on how simple, shared money moments can bring people closer. The campaign highlights everyday actions such as sending timely support, saving together, and managing shared responsibilities, rather than grand gestures.

According to PalmPay, Valentine’s Day is built on small, meaningful actions that shape relationships over time. The company said these moments show care, trust, and consistency, especially when partners rely on each other through daily financial decisions.

The campaign runs from February 9th to 21st across Facebook, Instagram, X formerly Twitter, and TikTok. PalmPay is encouraging users to share 30 to 60 second real life stories that show how the app has helped them support or stay connected with someone they love.

Entries can be submitted as couple videos, solo stories, split screen duets for long distance relationships, or voiceover narratives using photos or short clips. PalmPay said the format is open to married couples, parents, and long term partners, making the campaign inclusive.

Participants are required to share an authentic love story about their partner, clearly show PalmPay in action through transfers, savings, or other in app activities, and post between February 9th and 21st using the hashtag #LoveWithPalmPay on any PalmPay social media platform.

Four winners will receive ₦100,000 each week for two weeks, bringing the total prize pool to ₦800,000.

“Love evolves, and so do relationships,” said Olorunfemi Hanson, Head of Marketing and Communication, PalmPay. “From dating to parenthood, the small money moments we share every day play a big role in keeping us connected. With #LoveWithPalmPay, we want to celebrate those stories and show how PalmPay always works, making everyday love simpler, reliable, and meaningful.”

PalmPay described the campaign as a celebration of real and intentional love, built around shared moments and dependable financial support during this Valentine’s Day season.

Youth Climate Justice Fund opens 2026 global grants for climate groups

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Youth Climate Justice Fund opens 2026 global grants for climate groups

The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) has announced that its 2026 application round is now open, offering funding to emerging youth-led climate justice and socio-environmental groups worldwide. The fund provides support through a participatory decision-making process that allows young people to shape solutions this year.

Eligible groups working at local or national levels are invited to apply for financial support. Local groups can apply for grants of up to USD 20,000, while national-level groups may request funding of up to USD 40,000. The fund is supported by individuals and philanthropies rather than private or listed companies, a structure it said helps maintain independence.

The Youth Climate Justice Fund criteria for interested applicants includes that groups or collectives must be led by young people aged 35 years and below. In order to be eligible for a YCJF grant, the majority of your leadership must be young people or the individuals with decision making power should be aged 35 years and below. Eligible groups must be based in East Asia and Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, Europe and Central Asia, or North America.

Applicants from high-income countries should belong to underrepresented communities to be considered for funding. Groups focusing solely on international engagements without community-based work are ineligible to apply. Applicants are expected to believe in and demonstrate inclusive organizing, collective action, and intersectional movement building.

In addition, groups based in North America or Western Europe may apply if they are led by young people who are discriminated against or marginalized based on class, gender, ethnicity, background, or similar factors.

The Youth Climate Justice Fund said is looking for groups that are cultivating diverse leadership rooted in fair and equitable climate action with community power, raising ambitions and commitments on climate and socio-environmental justice, and holding policymakers accountable to their promises and strengthening community power.

The call for applications will remain open for four weeks. Youth-led climate and environmental justice groups the globe can apply.

Submission is available in Arabic, English, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili. The application portal will remain open until March 1st, 2026.

To apply interested applicants should submit applications via https://youthclimatejusticefund.submittable.com/submit.

OES Grant Applicants: Physical Training Schedule for Batch A Released

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OES Grant Applicants: Physical Training Schedule for Batch A Released

The Screening Committee has released the schedule for physical training for applicants on the OES Grant Applicants for Further Screening list. According to the notice, Batch A, with names listed on pages one to three, will attend the exercise on Tuesday, 10th February 2026, in Port Harcourt as announced officially.

The Committee stated that the training will hold from 9:30am to 12 noon at Giolee Global Resources Limited Corporate Headquarters, Eneka. Applicants are required to come with a valid ID, their Local Government Identification Letter, and be dressed in their OES T-shirt.

A note added, “If you didn’t get the T-shirt at the OES 2025, still come, as confirmation is through the Attendance Register.” It also said those approved for OES 2025 virtual attendance may attend without the T-shirt, and enquiries can be made via call or WhatsApp on +2347063836678.

Ogoni launches ₦200m revolving fund for entrepreneurs in 2026

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Ogoni launches ₦200m revolving fund for entrepreneurs in 2026

The Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit (OES) today proudly unveils the ₦200 Million Ogoni Revolving Fund Scheme for 2026, a landmark economic empowerment initiative funded by Chief Lesi Maol, OES Convener and a distinguished son of Ogoni. Emerging from the Annual Ogoni Entrepreneurship Summit held in December 2025, the initiative reflects a renewed commitment to building a vibrant, self-reliant, and economically empowered Ogoni society.

The Ogoni Revolving Fund Scheme is designed to unlock entrepreneurial potential by supporting entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and micro-enterprises/trading across Ogoniland. Its objective is to stimulate sustainable economic growth, create jobs, and enable dignified livelihoods through enterprise. Structured as a revolving fund, repayments from beneficiaries will create opportunities for others, ensuring continuity and shared prosperity across generations.

Beyond financial support, the scheme offers structured guidance to strengthen local production, encourage innovation, and build resilient businesses. It is anchored on transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and merit-based selection, with clear eligibility criteria, monitoring mechanisms, and repayment frameworks to ensure lasting impact. The initiative reflects Chief Lesi Maol’s belief that sustainable development is driven by deliberate investment in people, skills, and productive capacity.

The press conference also formally announces the establishment of the OES Grant Selection Committee to ensure a credible and transparent selection process. The Committee is chaired by Sir (Dr.) Leesi Gabriel Gborogbosi, with Engr. Tudor Miikor as Secretary, Dr. Elvis Lebura Ikoma as Finance Lead, and Mr. Ndume Green as Media Lead. The Committee oversees application review, screening, due diligence, training, and the overall integrity of the OES Grant Programme.

The OES Grant Programme targets entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and micro-enterprises/trading, assessed strictly on merit to ensure a level playing field and support initiatives capable of generating sustainable economic and social value across Ogoniland.

Following the closure of the application portal on 9th January 2026, over 500 applications were assessed, with 111 applicants shortlisted to advance to a mandatory training programme scheduled for Saturday, 14th February 2026. Applicants not shortlisted in the first phase have been invited for further physical screening from Tuesday, 10th February to Thursday, 12th February 2026, at Giolee Global Resources Corporate Headquarters, near the Army Range/C4i Checkpoint, Eneka, Port Harcourt. Applicants are advised to check the OES website on Monday, 9th February 2026, for their status and screening details.

All shortlisted applicants are required to attend the training with their OES T-shirts and Local Government Identification Certificates as part of due diligence and accountability measures.

The OES Grant Selection Committee expresses sincere appreciation to all applicants and stakeholders for their patience and trust. This initiative represents more than funding, it embodies a collective resolve to move Ogoni from potential to productivity, from aspiration to achievement, and from promise to shared prosperity.

Together, through integrity, collaboration, and enterprise, Ogoni is charting a new path toward sustainable economic growth and development. God bless Ogoni. God bless Rivers State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria as stakeholders align efforts to support inclusive enterprise development statewide collectively

Climate-Smart initiative to train 4,000 Kano farmers in dairy production

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Climate-Smart initiative to train 4,000 Kano farmers in dairy production

A consortium in the agribusiness industry has unveiled a climate-smart agriculture initiative aimed at equipping no fewer than 4,000 farmers and livestock keepers to boost food security and promote sustainable dairy production in Kano State.

The consortium is led by L&Z Integrated Farms in partnership with the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria (CODARAN) and the German development agency, GIZ. The partners said capacity building remains a critical catalyst for sustaining dairy production in Nigeria.

Founder and Managing Director of L&Z Integrated Farms, Muhammadu Damakka Abubakar, disclosed this while speaking on the sidelines of a training programme under the Green Harvest Initiative, an intervention designed to promote sustainable farming practices, improve livestock productivity and reduce herder migration.

Abubakar said the initiative goes beyond classroom instruction and includes the establishment of climate-smart demonstration farms where beneficiaries will receive hands-on training in fodder cultivation and livestock feeding.

“The training is just one component of the project. We also have enhanced climate-smart demonstration farms where beneficiaries will be taught how to cultivate drought-resistant fodder in their backyards and communities for feeding their animals and for commercial purposes,” he said.

He explained that poor access to feed, water and basic social amenities accounts for about 90 per cent of the challenges confronting Nigeria’s local dairy industry, adding that the project seeks to address these gaps through sustainable solutions.

According to him, participants will be trained in climate-friendly fodder production, compost management, use of biodigesters and reduced reliance on inorganic fertilisers to minimise environmental degradation and carbon emissions.

Abubakar said the initiative will also focus on cooperative business management to encourage herders and smallholder farmers to adopt agribusiness models rather than rely solely on traditional livestock rearing practices.

“When animals have good feed, productivity increases, health challenges reduce and farmers can generate more milk and beef. With a business mindset, this translates into economic empowerment and sustainability,” he added.

He disclosed that the project will begin with a Training-of-Trainers (ToT) programme, under which selected participants will subsequently train others at the grassroots level.

“We are starting with 400 trainers, who will each train other farmers. Through this cascading model, we expect to reach about 4,000 farmers in the medium term,” he said.

Abubakar noted that the project, which commenced in 2025, is scheduled to run until December 2026, with impact projections extending into the first half of 2027. The initiative targets dairy and livestock.

FG Flags Off Food, Nutrition Support for 20,000 Households in Sokoto

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FG Flags Off Food, Nutrition Support for 20,000 Households in Sokoto

The Federal Government on Monday flagged off the distribution of food and nutrition support to 20,000 vulnerable households in Sokoto State as part of efforts to tackle hunger, malnutrition and poverty across northern Nigeria.

The intervention was launched in Sokoto by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, and is being implemented in collaboration with the Sokoto State Government and development partners.

Speaking at the event, Sununu commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his commitment to humanitarian causes, describing his decision to attend the ceremony despite family engagements abroad as “a clear demonstration of responsible and compassionate leadership.”

He said the programme prioritises women, children, the elderly and persons living with disabilities, stressing that it goes beyond food distribution to include nutrition support and sustainability measures.

“This intervention is about protecting dignity, improving nutrition and building resilience among the most vulnerable,” the minister said.

According to him, food items to be distributed include rice, beans, millet, groundnuts, palm oil, salt, seasoning and tomatoes.

He added that nutrition supplies and essential medicines would also be delivered to malnutrition treatment centres at Gwadabawa and Bodinga General Hospitals.

Sununu warned that more than 35 million Nigerians are currently at risk of extreme hunger, underscoring the urgency of community-based and resilient humanitarian responses.

“Beyond emergency relief, we are integrating skills acquisition, livelihood support and community-driven programmes to enable beneficiaries to become self-reliant,” he said.

The minister acknowledged the support of international partners, including the World Food Programme (WFP), while reaffirming the Federal Government’s resolve to localise and institutionalise humanitarian interventions.

In his remarks, Governor Ahmed Aliyu thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for selecting Sokoto as the flag-off point, describing the choice as a reflection of the administration’s people-centred approach.

“This initiative will significantly ease hardship, especially as the Ramadan fast approaches. It shows the Federal Government’s compassion and responsiveness to the needs of the vulnerable,” the governor said.

Aliyu highlighted ongoing state interventions, including food and cash support for victims of banditry, widows, orphans and internally displaced persons, as well as housing construction for displaced communities in partnership with the UNDP.

He assured that the distribution would be transparent and inclusive, urging officials involved to act with integrity and ensure the items reach the intended beneficiaries.

Representing the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the District Head of Wurno commended both the federal and state governments for adopting an inclusive approach to social protection.

“These programmes show genuine commitment to the welfare of the most vulnerable members of our society,” he said.

The Sokoto intervention forms part of a broader Federal Government strategy to address food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty across northern Nigeria, with the state serving as a key implementation hub nationwide efforts.

FG, Ericsson to Launch Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon

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FG, Ericsson to Launch Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), is set to launch the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon in Nigeria, targeted at upskilling Nigerian youths in modern technologies.

The four-month programme, overseen by the Office of the Vice President, will be launched on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The hackathon is a key operational phase of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nigerian government and Ericsson and is designed to digitally upskill young Nigerians in technologies transforming industries and daily life.

Disclosing this in Abuja on Tuesday, the Office of the Vice President said the programme will help participants turn innovative ideas into practical solutions, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the digital economy, technology integration, and education.

The office stated that the programme combines hands-on mentoring, an eight-week acceleration phase, and practical learning across priority technologies, including 5G, IoT, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies.

It noted that participants will also develop solutions in digital inclusion, smart cities, agritech, and sustainability, adding that outstanding teams will gain access to accelerators and further incubation opportunities.

To support Nigeria’s digital transformation under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Office of the Vice President also announced that an Ericsson Educate programme focusing on policymakers in ICT will be launched as part of the rollout.

The office stressed that the hackathon is open to innovators across Nigeria, including university students, startups, and emerging young talent.

Shedding more light on the initiative, Head of Ericsson, West and Southern Africa, Majda Lahlou Kassi, said, “At Ericsson, we are proud to partner with the Federal Government of Nigeria to support the country’s digital transformation journey.

“Through initiatives focused on skills development, alongside our Ericsson Educate programme for policymakers and regulators, we aim to contribute to a stronger digital ecosystem. By bringing together talent development and informed policy dialogue, we support efforts to address connectivity gaps and enable inclusive, sustainable growth.”

Eligible participants are invited to apply via the official registration platform at www.ericssonhackathon.techrevolutionafrica.org, with registrations open from February 11, 2026 to March 10, 2026 nationwide.

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