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RCCG launches tech fellowship to train 100,000 Nigerian youths
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
The Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG announced plans to train over 100,000 young Nigerians in technology-related skills through the RCCG Young Adult and Youth Tech Fellowship. This initiative will be officially launched during the Mega Music Festival 2.0, scheduled for Friday at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Sola Olukoya, Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Youth Affairs, stated that the fellowship will offer a four-month practical training program in areas such as data analysis, product development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software development, and digital innovation. The program, organized in partnership with Reach4Christ, aims to equip young people for the digital economy and global opportunities, contributing to national development. The Mega Music Festival, themed "A New Season," will feature worship, prayers, thanksgiving, and prophetic declarations for Nigeria, with performances by gospel ministers like Nathaniel Bassey and Dunsin Oyekan. Senior ministers, including J. F. Odesola and J. T. Kalejaiye, will lead prayer sessions, and the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will offer blessings. Over 5,000 volunteers have been mobilized for the event, and free buses will be provided from designated locations in Lagos and Ogun states.
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A suspect has been arrested and confessed to stealing cash from several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco. The incident occurred days before Nigeria's opening match at the 2026 Women鈥檚 Africa Cup of Nations. Midfielder Esther Okoronkwo stated on social media that she, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Michelle Alozie, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade were among those from whom over $1,000 was stolen. Okoronkwo also accused hotel staff of disrespect and failing to address the matter properly. Following public complaints, Nigerian journalist Colin Udoh confirmed the arrest and confession, adding that full restitution would be made to the players. The Super Falcons, who had been training in Mohammedia before moving to Rabat, are now focused on their tournament campaign, set to begin against Malawi on Tuesday.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation has selected Ogun State as a key Nigerian state to lead the country's transition to a circular economy. This recognition is based on Ogun's environmental sustainability initiatives and climate change programs. Ogun is now part of Project 220145 Component 2, which aims to advance Nigeria's green and just transition to net-zero emissions through circular economy efforts. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, stated that this recognition validates the state's environmental policies and adds to its achievements in climate change programs and circular economy projects. Ogun State's environmental interventions include distributing biomass smokeless stoves to over 3,000 residents, deploying electric motorcycles and compressed natural gas buses, and implementing the Blue Box waste segregation scheme, Plastic for Cash recycling program, community recycling projects, cement industry decarbonisation initiatives, and senatorial material recovery centers. These initiatives aim to promote resource recovery, reduce pollution, and create green jobs. Emem Umana, National Field Coordinator of the UNIDO Nigeria Office, commended Ogun State for its commitment and urged it to continue its environmental and socio-economic reforms, highlighting its international recognition and role as a model for other states pursuing green development.
Nigeria's Flying Eagles will start their WAFU B U-20 Championship title defense against Ghana today, Monday, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. This match is a repeat of the last edition's final, where Nigeria defeated the Black Satellites 2-1 in Lom茅, Togo, to retain the title they first won in 2022. New head coach Abdu Maikaba aims for a winning start, stating, "We are going for an outright victory against Ghana because our objective is to retain the trophy and we have to start winning our matches from Day One." The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time 3 p.m. Nigeria time at the Lyc茅e Scientifique de Yamoussoukro. Nigeria recently secured a 2-1 friendly victory against Athl茅tique Club de Zenuola. A win against Ghana would significantly boost the seven-time African champions' chances of qualifying for the semi-finals. Nigeria's subsequent Group B matches are against Togo on July 30 and Burkina Faso on August 2, both at 2 p.m. local time. Hosts Ivory Coast are in Group A with Benin Republic and Niger Republic.