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           THE ICONS   A student-led community initiative, JO’s Empowerment Initiative, recently carried out an impactful outreach program, equipping young minds with essential 21st-century digital, soft, and financial literacy skills. The outreach, led by Oyedele Josephine, a final year student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, was borne out of her strong devotion to community development and youth empowerment. According to her, the rationale behind the outreach stemmed from the emerging gaps between formal education, digital and soft skills   “I realized that nowadays, even youths have limited access to digital knowledge, soft skills, and financial education that are crucial in today’s world. Hence, this outreach was set up to equip these young minds, preparing them adequately for what is to come, bridging the gaps in my own little way.”            The outreach took place at a public se...

APP Student Venture Prize applications are open for full time enterprising undergraduates with a big idea or existing business. This APP Student Venture Prize is designed to empower advanced entrepreneurial ventures by Nigerian undergraduate students, whose ventures have identified a significant opportunity with potentials to provide solutions, equip them with the necessary skills and fund to help them accelerate and scale those solutions. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a one-week Prize Bootcamp, where finalists will be trained on various aspects of business education by some of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs and corporate executives from December 6-14 in Calabar.   Cost The APP will cover the costs of travel and accommodation of the successful applicants for the Bootcamp training.   Eligibility Applicants submitting entries should: Be enrolled as a full time undergraduate in an accredited Nige...

🔥🔥🔥It's time for the largest marathon in Nigeria...... 🏃‍♀🏃‍♂🏃‍♀ *ILE - IFE HERITAGE MARATHON (IHM2019)*🏃‍♂🏃‍♀🏃‍♂ The Ile Ife Heritage Marathon  is back with her celebration and annual event of the second edition. Ile-Ife Heritage Marathon 2019 is also a proud partner of the African Marathon Challenge 2019 and is the first stop in this series of African Marathon Countries. The marathon is set to celebrate the second edition of her annual event, the unique warm and hospitable spirits of the people of Ile - Ife and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the land. Challenge yourself to run in one or several of the events or participate by cheering on the runners. _To register visit:_ www.fogadventures.com *Note:* Registration closes on the 31st of December 2018 Terms and conditions strictly apply _#IHM 2019.... Running The Cradle of...