Business/Finance
How to Apply for Tunde Onakoya’s ₦250 Million Scholarship Programme and Free Laptop Offer
Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has launched a ₦250 million scholarship programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with in-demand digital skills through AltSchool Africa.
The initiative offers successful applicants scholarships worth up to ₦160,000 for technology diploma programmes, alongside free laptops to support their learning.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to:
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, recent graduates, young Nigerians seeking to build careers in technology and individuals interested in acquiring digital skills for the global job market.
The programme is designed to reduce financial barriers to quality tech education while empowering participants with skills that can improve their career prospects.
Benefits of the Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive:
A scholarship covering up to ₦160,000 for selected AltSchool Africa diploma programmes, a free laptop to aid their studies, access to industry-relevant technology training and opportunities to develop skills in high-demand fields such as software engineering, data analysis, product management and cloud computing.
The initiative forms part of a broader ₦250 million education fund established to support digital learning among Nigerian youths.
Interested applicants are expected to complete the online application through the designated scholarship portal.
Applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements, provide accurate information and submit all required documents before the application deadline.
Selection will be based on the programme’s stated criteria, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Tunde Onakoya, widely known for using chess as a tool for social transformation, has increasingly championed initiatives focused on education, youth empowerment and skills development.
The scholarship programme reflects growing efforts by private organisations and social entrepreneurs to prepare young Nigerians for opportunities in the global digital economy.
With demand for digital skills continuing to rise worldwide, initiatives such as this scholarship programme could help bridge the skills gap, improve employability and provide more young Nigerians with access to technology-driven careers.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced plans to establish a state-owned airline within the next year as part of efforts to boost economic development, improve air connectivity and create employment opportunities for qualified indigenes.
The governor said the proposed airline would provide jobs for trained aviation professionals from Kano while strengthening the state’s participation in Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Governor Yusuf said the initiative is aimed at creating employment for graduates and skilled professionals in aviation, including pilots, engineers, cabin crew and other technical personnel.
He noted that many qualified youths from the state possess aviation-related skills but have limited employment opportunities.
According to him, the proposed airline will help bridge that gap while contributing to the state’s economic growth.
The governor said the state-owned carrier is also expected to improve air transportation, facilitate business activities and attract more investment into Kano.
He added that the project forms part of the administration’s broader agenda to modernise infrastructure, diversify the economy and position Kano as a leading commercial hub in northern Nigeria.
Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the airline could become operational within a year, although details regarding funding, fleet acquisition, regulatory approvals and operational structure have yet to be announced.
Industry experts note that launching an airline requires certification from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and compliance with strict safety, operational and financial requirements.
If successfully implemented, the proposed airline could enhance regional connectivity, create employment and stimulate economic activities in Kano.
However, aviation analysts stress that long-term sustainability, sound management and regulatory compliance will be essential to the project’s success.
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