Coastal youth have been encouraged to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to gain marketable skills that improve their employability. This call was made during an event in Changamwe Sub-County, where National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary cheques worth Sh2.9 million were issued. The emphasis was placed on avoiding indiscipline and substance abuse.

The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside the Niger State Government, has conducted training for 100 youths, women, and agripreneurs in hydroponic farming. This initiative was organized by Amaiza Enterprise Company Limited, Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), Luqknight Limited, and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Niger State Agency.

Nigeria's Federal Government is planning to implement a new competency-based digital curriculum for teacher training, with the goal of producing educators who are digitally skilled and competitive on a global scale.

Abel Ibidapo, a Professor of Technical Education at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), has emphasized the need for a significant transformation in Nigeria's education system. He argues that practical skills acquisition should be prioritized over merely obtaining certificates to effectively drive the country's economy, according to Tribune Online.

The Nigerian government is increasing its efforts to address oil theft by focusing on youth engagement and community development initiatives, with the goal of securing oil infrastructure. This strategy aims to involve local communities in protecting resources and reducing illegal activities associated with oil theft.

Kenya has graduated 2,700 young individuals from the Jitume digital media training initiative, which is supported by the government. This program aims to enhance participation in the country's expanding creative and digital economy. The graduates completed a five-day hybrid learning program as part of the Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitization workshop, designed to introduce young people to emerging technologies and industry practices.