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One Youth, Two Skills 

Our Mantra – One Youth, Two Skills, signifies our commitment to connect the dots when it comes to skills acquisition and ensuring you get the best out of your chosen career.
● A graphics designer that also understands sales, marketing and stakeholder management● A tailor that also knows book-keeping ● A Web Designer that understand how to present his work to foreigners● A Puff Puff Maker that understands packaging and presentation. ● We are sure you get the drift. With millions of Youths, the permutations and combination is endless.

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Explore the NiYA Ecosystem

NiYA is designed to be the Super Ecosystem that will take Nigerian Youths into the desired Future. Beyond the Academy lies a world of opportunities to meet the diverse needs of Nigerian Youth. It's a journey and we have started - together, we will build the Nigeria of our dreams.

NiYA - The Academy

This is the entry point for NiYA - to activate a bigger world of opportunities. One Youth, Two Skills - giving all Nigerian Youths a platform to gain the skills and knowledge to thrive in business and employment. Without skills, there is no foundation; but with skills, there is no limit to what you can achieve.

NiYA Community

A vibrant hub where job seekers connect with employers and businesses find professional services. Whether you're searching for your dream job, hiring top talent, or offering freelance services, the Community is your go-to space for professional growth and collaboration.

NiYA Gigs

A dedicated platform for all Nigerian Youths to participate in the Global Gig Economy - Turn Your Hustle into Wealth with NiYA Gigs! Get hired by businesses and individuals from around the world and get paid locally. No more limit to what you can do with your talents and how much you can earn.

NiYA Greenhouse

Taking NiYA to all 774 Local Government Areas and engaging our Youths across the Country, using the Federal Government Structures and the NiYA ambassadors. With improving internet penetration, and participation of our partners, every youth will get the same quality learning, access to Gigs, Community and resources, no matter where you are.

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NiYA Job Fair

Bridging the gap between talent and employers, the Job Fair offers direct access to employment opportunities. Youths can engage with top recruiters, showcase their skills, and secure jobs in various industries. Using the NiYA Digital Platform, this fair will hold regularly, without geographical boundaries.

NiYA Startups

If you have an idea, someone out there might be interested. NiYA Startups will connect young entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, resources, and funding to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. NiYA Startups is where the Nigeria's business boom will take flight and scale.

Nigerian Youth in Diaspora

Connecting Nigerian youth globally to opportunities at home and abroad. This program fosters collaboration between young Nigerians worldwide, building bridges for knowledge exchange, investment, and innovation.

NiYA Media

Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Read - using the power of Multimedia and Storytelling to create a patriotic and enabling culture where Nigerian Youths will thrive, and build their own legacy of what the country should be. More details will be shared.

NiYA Conference

Taking lessons from the past and collectively and consistently shaping the present and future of our Nation, through meaningly physical and online discussions, forums, spaces, stakeholder engagement for a better Nigeria.

NiYA Awards

Connecting Nigerian youth globally to opportunities at home and abroad. This program fosters collaboration between young Nigerians worldwide, building bridges for knowledge exchange, investment, and innovation.

- Learning is just the Beginning - 

Our Knowledge Focus Areas 

The question we asked ourselves – what skills do people hire these days? If we go the freelancing platforms where Nigerian Youths showcase their skills, what are they being hired for? What do organizations look out for when hiring young people? What skills are in high demand for Young People in Nigeria? These questions guided the selection of our Categories and courses.
Our focus is on those various combination of skills you can get and start earning immediately. You can: ● Become a Freelancer earning money in Nigeria● Export your talent, earn money from abroad while working from Nigeria ● Be hired to relocate and work in any company anywhere in the world● Improve your CV and Skillset and find jobs in Nigeria ● You Start up your own small business and watch it grow into a mega enterprise
NiYA has identified over 500 Skills that our Youths can acquire and we will deliver over 1,000 courses and lessons in the coming months to cover those 500 skills. To give a sense of our thinking – NiYA will offer courses and lessons around these areas (the list below is non-exhaustive).

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Media / Creative Skills 

These are some of the most sought-after, highly paid, and easy-to-learn skills for the Youth - and exciting too. There is no limit here. 

● Graphics and Design● Music and Audio● Photography● Video Production and Editing ● 2D and 3D Animations of all Kinds● Creative Writing Skills ● Brand Management and Storytelling● Language Translation Services

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Tech Skills

These fast-moving technology skills prepare you to create value, grow your client base and earn substantial income in the world of IT. 

● Web Design● Mobile Apps Design● Artificial Intelligence Services● Cybersecurity ● Mobile Apps● Data Science and Analytics● Design Thinking for Digital Products● Cloud Computing● Selected Programming Skills for the Future● No-Code Tools to earn income● Blockchain Technology● Much more...

Vocational Skills

Vocational skills prepare you for a specific trade or occupation and can become your main source of income. We will work with certified bodies. 

● Sales Professional● Bookkeeping ● Phone Repairs● Shoe, Bags Productions● Laptop repairs● CCTV Installation● Culinary Arts ● Human Resources● Legal Assistants● Secretaries and Personal Assistance● Much more ...

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Business

These skills propels your into the world of business - start, run and thrive. Also, you can support other businesses and get paid for such services. 

● The Full Business Startup Masterclass● Business Branding and Communications● Basic Accounting & Finance for Businesses ● Business Plan Writing ● Selling Skills● Business Startup Services ● Social Entrepreneurship: Making a Difference● Affiliate Design and Marketing● Fashion and Merchandise● Food and Confectionery ● Legal Services ● Teaching

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Digital Skills

Aside from Core Tech, Digital Skills offer you the tools and knowledge to apply technology to solve everyday needs and challenges. 

● Becoming a Social Media Influencer● Email Marketing Skills● eCommerce Skills ● Product Design ● UI / UX Design● Digital Marketing and Sales● Social Media Management● Affiliate Marketing● Copy Writing ● SEO Management

Crafts 

In Nigeria, there are many crafts that can be learned, to create unlimited value and wealth. Using your hands and your mind is fulfilling. 

● Fiber Arts - Knitting, Sewing, Weaving, Embroidery, Crochet etc● Pottery Making ● Candle making● Soap and Cream Making ● Confectionery - Baking, small chops ● Jewelry Making ● Bee Keeping● Drawing and Painting● Woodwork ● Much more ...

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Soft Skills 

As a Youth, these skills are very essential to help you achieve your highest potential in any situation, team, or field you find yourself. 

● Emotional Intelligence● Teamwork and Leadership● Work Ethics and Professionalism ● Culture and Diversity ● Stakeholder Management● Adaptability ● Creativity and Problem Solving● Effective Communication ● Collaboration and Adaptation● Sustainability and Social Responsibility● Customer Services● So much more…

Politics and Governance

As Nigerians, we are special. We need to connect, recreate and rebuild our identity and respect in a global space to uphold the future we desire. 

● Dialogue & Civic Engagement● Patriotism and National Identity● Bring Back History (Know your Roots)● Constitution & Rule of Law● National Symbols & Heritage● Tales by Moonlight - National Stories of Inspiration● Social Innovation & Problem-Solving● Preparing for Political Participation● Diplomacy and Diversity ● Much more ...

Productivity Skills

For our Youths working in the Business or Corporate World, you can reach the peak, faster and solidly. 

● Project Management● Productivity Tools for the Workplace● Networking Skills ● Stakeholder Management & Organizational Politics● Leadership Skills● Teamwork and Collaboration● Effective Time Management● Data Analysis and Reporting● Preparing Presentations ● Business Report Writing ● Entrepreneurial Mentality ● Much more...

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Become a NiYA Instructor

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Join the evolution - let's come together and build Nigeria's largest collection of Online Courses. 

  • Tertiary institutions - Can place their short courses or get their professors to teach on NiYA.

  • Professional Bodies and Associations - Can give us instructors and contents on specific areas

  • Subject Matter Experts - Anyone with expertize in any particular field can offer their courses.

  • Content Owners - Do you have existing contents on our selected area, showcase them on NiYA.

  • Instructors and Teachers - Can give us instructors and contents on specific areas

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Tailored Paths for Every Journey

NiYA stands as a dynamic Youth-Focused Education and Empowerment Platform poised to impact millions of youths across Nigeria. Our commitment spans holistic skill development, fostering critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities to prepare young individuals for the complexities of the modern world. Our comprehensive targets include all youths between the ages of 18 & 35 comprising:

  • Students and Non-students

  • Graduates & Non-Graduates

  • Freelancers and Startup Founders

  • Youths waiting to get jobs

  • Employees across organizations

No discrimination - this is a platform for all Youths