{
  "id": 16361933,
  "title": "NASENI empowers 120 Kogi youths with N50,000 start-up support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/naseni-empowers-120-kogi-youths-with-n50-000-start-up-support-16361933",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T19:40:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/naseni-empowers-120-kogi-youths-with-n50000-start-up-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) recently empowered 120 young people from Lokoja, Kogi State, by equipping them with electrical installation and maintenance skills. Each beneficiary received a starter pack and N50,000 to support their new business ventures. This initiative aims to provide young Nigerians with practical skills to tap into employment and business opportunities within Nigeria's expanding building and construction industry. The program was part of NASENI's efforts to translate scientific, engineering, and technological advancements into economic opportunities for Nigerians, especially those seeking sustainable livelihoods. Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, emphasized that the initiative is designed to create opportunities for ordinary Nigerians and stressed the importance of turning the training into sustainable businesses.",
  "summary": "NASENI has trained 120 youths in Kogi State in electrical installation, providing each with a starter pack and N50,000 to start their businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/naseni-empowers-120-kogi-youths-with-n50000-start-up-support/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}