NASME seeks stronger synergy to promote entrepreneurship in Africa
The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has called for stronger synergy among stakeholders to grow the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in […]
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NDE trains 100 youths, women in Ebonyi on entrepreneurship
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has begun entrepreneurship training programme for 100 unemployed youths and women in Ebonyi. The training is being done in […]
Entrepreneurship: Buhari lauds Tony Elumelu Foundation over selection of 5,000 young Africans
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr Tony Elumelu, on his remarkable vision in training, mentoring and funding entrepreneurs from all […]
Tackling the Scourge of Unemployment in Nigeria
By Hauwa Abba Abdullahi Unemployment has become a cankerworm that refuses to go, and it is a big problem in Nigeria. It connotes a situation […]
Relocation from Kebbi only on condition of marriage, life threatening ailment – Director
Hajiya Zainab Isah, the North-West Area Director, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says corps member seeking to relocate from Kebbi can only do so on […]
Foundation urges NAFDAC to waive some requirements for young entrepreneurs
An Enugu based group, Potters Wheel Foundation has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Agency (NAFDAC) to waive some requirements […]
SMEDAN reiterates commitment to accelerate growth, modernisation of MSMEs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has reiterated its commitment to promote programmes to accelerate growth and modernisation of Micro, Small […]
AfDB to create 25 million new jobs by 2025 —Adesina
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the President, African Development Bank (AfDB) says the bank is targeting to create 25 million new jobs by 2025. Adesina said this […]
Group lauds President Buhari on youth empowerment
The APC National Youth Advocates, a support group, has commended President Mohammadu Buhari for his commitment towards the empowerment of Nigerian students and youths.This is […]
NYSC boss tasks batch ‘C’ Corps Members on personal security enhancement
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Director –General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim. has said that NYSC in the last few years recorded a […]
3 corps members to repeat service year in Bauchi
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has ordered three corps members deployed in Bauchi for the Batch “B” Stream 1, 2021, to repeat their service […]
Chinese ambassador calls for fair, open business environment in Romania
Chinese Ambassador to Romania, Jiang Yu, has called on the Romanian authorities to adhere to market economy principles and provide a fair, open and transparent […]
UNDP trains, empowers 525 youths, women in Adamawa
UNDP has trained up to 525 youths and women in Adamawa in different skills and empowered them. Dr Mohammed Sulaiman, Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency […]
#EndSARS: LCCI seeks strict adherence to democratic ideals
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged leaders in sub-Saharan Africa to embrace the rule of law and democratic ideals to forestall […]
Technology vital to national security
With the advent of artificial intelligence, automated vehicles and drones amongst many other hi-tech innovations in fighting war, the Director General, National Information Technology Development […]
MSMEs key in regenerating Nigeria’s economy — SMEDAN
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it will continue to focus attention on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as […]
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 […]
El-Rufai proposes N233bn as 2022 budget
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has presented the 2022 draft budget of N233 billion to Kaduna State House of Assembly, with a capital expenditure of N146 billion […]
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 […]
NDE to give N4.2m loan to small scale business owners in Bauchi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says, it has concluded plans to grant the sum of N4.2m loan to 168 small scale business owners in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Electoral Bill Harmonisation: CSOs seek adoption of Senate version of Clause 43
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has called for the adoption of the Senate version of Clause 43, which recognizes voting devices […]
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 […]
Okowa mourns aide, Mary Iyasere
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed sadness at the death of his Special Adviser on Entrepreneurship Development, Mrs Mary Iyasere. In a statement issued […]