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Grants Application, Deadline For Rural Youth Skill Acquisition (RYSA) Programme 2022

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The Rural Youth Skill Acquisition Programme RYSA is organized by the Centre for Rural Youth Entrepreneurship and Environmental Development with support from the Federal Government with UNCDF,UNIDO and EU as funding partners. The program is designed to take the skill acquisition programmes to the rural youth population with the objectives to create income-earning opportunities, stem youth restiveness, discourage rural-urban drift and grow the local economy. The target youth’s demography are Nigerians youths who are of native origins from a rural community and are also in need of business start-ups and fundamental business skills. The target youth’s demography under this Programme are semi-literate and non-literate youths, who have acquired skill training, needs start-up and fundamental business skills.

The RYSA programme has two training components as follows:
The Practical / Hands-on training: This entails training of beneficiaries of the programme to acquire further practical skills required for them to succeed in their chosen enterprises. This training will be carved out by Master Trainers designated across different communities Nationwide.
2. The Community Business School (CBS) training: The CBS Is a mandatory programme for all RYSA beneficiaries to be undertaken once a week for twelve weeks in the course of the practical/hands-on training programmes. The programme is meant to equip beneficiaries with startup-grants and business skills that are critical to success In life and business.
Community Business School (CBS) Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Business
Customer Relations
3. Marketing
4. Book Keeping
5. Community Service and Volunteerism
6. Business Networking
7. Business Modelling
List of Skill-Sets/Enterprises/Ventures:
1. Aluminum Profiling
Catering and Confectioneries
3. Electrical Installations and Repairs
4. Fashion and Designs
5. Hair Dressing
6. Makeover
7. Plumbing
8. POP, Screed Making and Painting
9. Tiling
10. Welding and Fabrication
11. Woodwork and Furniture
12. Solar Works
13. Auto Mechanic
Selection Process:
Interested candidates must enroll and pass the proficiency test in his/her chosen skill area to be eligible for the Programme.
Beneficiaries must complete the Refresher/CBS training before the Start-up Packs presentation.
Candidates must pass the training completion proficiency test and Community Business School (CBS) training test before been awarded Certificate and given support.
Successful Beneficiaries must subject themselves to the mentoring process of the Centre for Rural Youth Entrepreneurship and Environmental Development.
Benefits to RYSA Trainees:
Monthly Stipend

Beneficiaries of the program will receive the minimum monthly stipend of N50,000 in the course of their 6(six) months training with RYSA
Startup-Packs
The Startup-packs for RYSA Nigeria program are;

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Work Tools
The Work Tools are equipment that will be given to beneficiaries at the end of the training, which will be used to start up their own enterprise. While the Seed Grant supports their ventures as new employers of manpower.

Seed Grants
The RYSA Programme Seed grants will be given to the beneficiaries at the end of their training as support for start-up

RYSA Programme Application:
Interested candidates should visit rysa.ng/apply to submit an online an online application form within the stipulated timeline.
Candidates must enroll for online proficiency tests based on the skill area of choice.
Applicants for RYSA must fill and submit the guarantor’s form.
Shortlisted candidates must undergo oral interviews and take online proficiency tests based on the skill area of choice.
Selected candidates must abide by the rules and regulations set by Rural Youth Entrepreneurship and Environmental Development .

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Application Deadline:

Application Deadline for RYSA Nigeria is 31st of December ,2022.

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IPF Commends Tompolo’s Commitment To Security In Delta, Nigeria

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Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) has commended High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his remarkable commitment to improving security in Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

In a press statement by its national president, Comrade Ozobo Austin, the IPF described Tompolo’s gesture towards Delta Security Trust Fund as a demonstration of his firm commitment to promoting peace, security, and progress in the atate, Niger Delta and Nigeria.

The group’s leadership lauded Tompolo’s philanthropic efforts, which according to them, portrayed his dedication to the well-being and prosperity of the country.

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Recall that Tompolo promised continued support for the Delta State Security Trust Fund after making a handsome donation at the event held at the government house yesterday.

“The unprecedented donation and firm commitment to peace and security in the country by High Chief Tompolo are shining examples of his leadership and dedication to the development of Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.

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“We commend him for his vision and generosity, and we urge others to follow his footsteps in supporting initiatives that promote peace and security in Delta State and Niger Delta region.

“High Chief Tompolo’s support will go a long way in enhancing security measures in Delta state and contributing meaningfully to the overall development of the country,” the statement reads.

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University Suspends Students’ Union Over Controversial ‘Gender Swap Day’

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The management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has suspended the Students’ Union Government (SUG) indefinitely following allegations of misconduct during the recently concluded 2025 Students’ Week celebration.

The decision came after photos and videos from the event’s controversial “Gender Swap Day” surfaced online, sparking outrage from members of the university community and the general public. The university said the activities violated its values, dress code, and moral standards.

In a statement signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the management described the incident as “regrettable and disappointing,” noting that some students’ actions were inconsistent with the institution’s core principles.

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An emergency management meeting held on Monday, October 13 reviewed the incidents and blamed poor supervision and coordination by the current SUG leadership for the disorder that occurred during the week-long celebration.

As part of the resolutions reached, the SUG has been suspended indefinitely to pave the way for a complete restructuring of student leadership and representation. The university also announced plans to introduce a new framework promoting accountability, discipline, and inclusiveness among student leaders.

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Students who were involved in actions that misrepresented the university’s image will face disciplinary action,” the statement read.

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Those whose behavior involved criminal acts have been arrested and will be handed over to law enforcement for further investigation.”

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In response, the SUG led by Victor Mishak Abednego, tendered an official apology to the university management, expressing regret over the embarrassment caused by the event and promising stricter adherence to university rules in future activities.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and moral integrity, warning that such conduct will not be tolerated in any future student-organized events.

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Fire Ravages Residential Building In Oyo

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Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire incident that ravaged a residential building in Oyo, Oyo State.

The incident occurred at Aladota, Oke-Olola Area in Oyo around 9 am on Wednesday.

The chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.

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In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, Akinwande said that officers of the agency were immediately mobilised to the scene once they were informed.

“The fire incident was as a result of a spark from electricity which ignited combustible materials and set the room ablaze. No casualty was recorded. The agency was able to save properties worth millions of naira,” he said.

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