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Learn to Celebrate Yourself When You Learn a New Skill — Here’s Why

In a world where everyone is chasing big wins, it’s easy to overlook the little steps that actually change your life. But here’s the truth: every skill you learn is worth celebrating. Why? Because each new skill is proof that you are growing, investing in yourself, and preparing for bigger opportunities. Here are a few

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Skill Tips & Business Ideas

Education vs Skill: The Most Popular Debate — Few Things You Don’t Know About It

Across Nigeria and beyond, one debate never seems to end: which is more important — education or skill? Some say formal education is the key to success, while others insist skill is what truly puts food on the table. But the truth is more balanced than most people think. Here are a few things you

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Skill Tips & Business Ideas

The Greatest Way to Make Money Without Money

Many people believe that to make money, you first need a huge amount of capital. While money can help you scale, it is not the starting point. The truth is, some of the greatest businesses and success stories began with nothing but skills and determination. Here’s how you can make money without money: Leverage Your

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Skill Tips & Business Ideas

How to Know Your Best Learning Space

Everyone has a unique way of absorbing knowledge. Some thrive in quiet environments, while others need interaction and movement. Knowing your best learning space helps you maximize time, retain information, and stay motivated. Here are 3 ways to discover it: Pay attention to your concentration level.Do you stay focused longer in a quiet room, a

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SKILLS: THE KEY TO SOCIAL RELEVANCE AND PERSONAL GOWTH IN NIGERIA

In today’s Nigeria, skills have become more than just a means of survival, they are the foundation of social relevance, personal growth, and national progress. Gone are the days when success depended solely on certificates; now, creativity, innovation, and skill mastery are the true game-changers. Two powerful examples of this truth are Vickie James and

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World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating the Mentors Who Inspire Our Mission

Every year on October 5, the world comes together to honor teachers — the men and women who dedicate their lives to shaping minds and building futures. At 9jafoodfiesta, this day holds special meaning because our mission of empowering youths, women, and persons with disabilities across Nigeria would not be possible without the foundation that

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Abuja Empowerment Program

Building Nigeria Beyond Oil: How Skills Training Fuels Sustainable Growth

Every October 1st, Nigerians proudly celebrate our independence, a reminder of our strength, resilience, and the limitless potential of our people. But as we reflect on 65 years of nationhood, one question stands tall: “how do we build a Nigeria that thrives beyond oil?” For decades, crude oil has been at the center of Nigeria’s

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Important Update Katsina State Empowerment Program Success Stories

Proof of Learning: Hauwau Showcases Her Skills After Katsina Training

During the 9jafoodfiesta Empowerment Program in Katsina, Hauwau Abdullahi discovered that her love for food could be transformed into something more powerful — a career path. As part of the Culinary track, Hauwau explored her creativity and put her new skills to practice by preparing a variety of delights: mocktails, doughnuts, samosas, and even milky

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Important Update Katsina State Empowerment Program Success Stories

Sewing Dreams Into Reality: Saratu’s Vision Beyond Training

When empowerment meets creativity, the results are powerful. For Saratu A. B. Chiroma, being part of the 9jafoodfiesta Empowerment Program in Katsina was more than just training — it was a turning point. She shared:“It’s really a great privilege having the opportunity to be a partaker during the training. I’m practicing my skill already and

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Important Update Katsina State Empowerment Program Success Stories

Baking Success: How Fatima Turned Skills into a Growing Business

Every great business starts with a spark — a simple idea, a little effort, and the courage to begin. For Abdullahi Fatima Muhammad, a participant of the 9jafoodfiesta Culinary Arts Training in Katsina, that spark came in the kitchen. Through the program, Fatima not only learned new techniques in snack preparation, food handling, and catering

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