As hardship bites, Tinubu rolls out new training academy for Nigerians

• Aimed at equipping youths with digital, technical, entrepreneurial, and creative skills to tackle unemployment
• A Response to Economic Hardship The launch follows a viral #30DaysHardshipChallenge where Nigerians lamented inflation and economic struggles on social media
• Six youths received N1 million each as startup capital, with plans for a National Youth Development Bank to ease access to funding

Tinubu Announces New Academy to Train Nigerians in 4 Key Skills as Outcry Over Hardship GrowsSource: FacebookAddressing youth unemployment and economic challengesThrough world-class training in digital literacy, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries, we will ensure that our youth are equipped to compete on the global stage, Tinubu said.A Response to Economic HardshipThe President promised Nigerian youths a platform to achieve their dreams. NiYA represents the determination of Mr. President to help young people build a better future and create opportunities for themselves and their families, Olawande stated.Financial support for young entrepreneursTinubu Announces New Academy to Train Nigerians in 4 Key Skills as Outcry Over Hardship GrowsSource: TwitterNiYA is more than just a learning platform; it is a launch pad for a new generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs, creators, professionals, and founders who can reach out all over the world comfortably seated using the internet, Edun remarked.Tinubu swears in 29 new appointees

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