Agric sector lifts 4.2m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years — Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, on Friday, said that 4.2 million Nigerians had been lifted out of poverty, through the […]
Empowerment
Obiano presents N141.9 bn budget for Anambra for 2022
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Thursday presented a budget of N141.9 billion for 2022 to the State House of Assembly for approval.Obiano, who tagged […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
Federal Lawmaker empowers 10,000 youths, women in Zamfara
The Federal lawmaker representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, Alhaji Shehu Ahmad, has trained over 10,000 youths and women from the constituency in various […]
Group empowers vulnerable women on vocational skills in Kogi
The South East Yagba Development Association Women wing (SEYDAW), a socio-cultural group says it has trained and empowered over 27 vulnerable women on vocational skills. […]
J-Power: Jigawa in reverse gear, By Adamu Muhd Usman
A worker, is a person who performs labour for his living, especially manual labour and a civil servant, is the one who is employed or […]
NOA urges people with Special Needs in Kaduna to empower selves through GEEP
The National Orientation Agency (NOA),Kaduna Directorate, on Friday urged people with Special Needs and other vulnerable groups, to avail themselves of opportunities provided by Government […]
I’m passionately committed to youth, sports devt. in Osun, Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his administration is committed to sports and youth development in the state. Oyetola made the remarks on Thursday at […]
30 Ondo varsity students get NGO scholarship award
No fewer than 30 students of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Wednesday benefitted from a scholarship award by a […]
Internet more for women, says NGO
A non-profit organisation, Developing Women to Survive Empowerment Initiative (DWS) says digitalisation has given more women a voice against abuses. The Founder of DWS, Mrs […]
UNDP Africa Bureau Chief, Eziakonwa, visits Nigeria Oct. 7
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, UN Development Programme’s Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, will travel to Nigeria […]
Buhari lifts ban on Twitter, conditionally
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved conditional lifting of ban on microblogging giant, Twitter. The president made this position known during a broadcast […]
Nigeria @61: Lawmakers, CLO urge Buhari to tackle insecurity
Some lawmakers in Lagos and Nasarawa states, and CLO have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the security challenges facing the country, as the nation […]
FG empowers 118 North East youth with vocational skills — Perm Sec.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, has empowered 118 North east youths with various vocational skills, according to Mr Peter Tarfa, the Permanent secretary […]
61st Independence: Group urges govt to promote religious tolerance, harmony
The Christian Empowerment Forum, an NGO, has urged the Federal Government to promote religious tolerance, harmony, inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic understanding among the citizens. Mr Ifunnaya […]
Vaccine nationalism inhibiting restart of tourism – FG
The Federal Government says “Vaccine Nationalism’’ whereby developed countries are mopping up available COVID-19 vaccines to the detriment of developing nations is posing challenge to […]
Nigeria determined to be major global player in space technology – Minister
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Federal Government will continue to support the development of key and […]
Digital entrepreneurship crucial to sustainable Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Digital entrepreneurship has been described as a crucial element necessary in ensuring sustainable digital economy because through innovations in technology, people have been able to […]
Lagos Speaker congratulates Oluremi Tinubu at 61
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has lauded Sen. Oluremi Tinubu (APC – Lagos Central), as she clocked 61.Oluremi Tinubu is […]
CSOs, NGOs and Their Discontents,By Reuben Abati
Civil society groups, including Non-Governmental Organisations are a positive force for change and progress in society, oftentimes helping to bridge the gaps of alienation between […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
Aisha Buhari Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Mali 2 – 0
The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos defeated the Female Eagles of Mali in the opening match of the maiden Aisha Buhari Cup […]
Council chairman pledges drainage system within 100 days in office
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adesina, has promised to put in place a drainage system at Sabo Gate […]
IGP’s wife empowers 50 POWA members in Edo
Hajia Hajara Alkali, wife of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, on Tuesday empowered 50 members of the association in Edo with Small and […]
ICPC tracks 203 beneficiaries of N95.8m Ondo empowerment project
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has on Tuesday tracked no fewer than 203 beneficiaries of an empowerment under Constituency and […]