18 h. ago 1,000 Benefit From Foundation’s Free Cataract Surgery In Zaria

The NNPC Foundation has launched a free cataract screening and surgery programme targeting 1,000 beneficiaries in Zaria, Kaduna State. The scheme is part of a nationwide initiative to tackle avoidable blindness, the managing director of the foundation, Emmanuella Arukwe, said during the flag off ceremony held yesterday at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Zaria. Mr […]

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1 week ago 150,000 Nigerian girls to benefit from American football, leadership initiatives

By Christine Onwuachumba At least, 150,000 Nigerian girls across the country within the next five years will be introduced to American football, equipped with essential life skills, and given leadership training and opportunities for long-term personal development. The disclosure was made at the official launch of Gridiron Gems programme, organised by the Nigerian American Football […] The post 150,000 Nigerian girls to benefit from American football, leadership initiatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Partners NGO To Empower 1,000 Youths On Shoemaking, Maintenance

At least 1,000 Nigerian youths are set to benefit from a shoemaking and maintenance training programme organised by the office of the special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on capacity development, Alhaji Sadiq Rabiu, in partnership with Reality Youth for Good Leadership and Support Initiative. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi yesterday, the deputy executive director […]

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3 w. ago 6,000 to benefit from Nasarawa’s N7,000 cash transfer initiative – Official

The Nasarawa State Social Investment Agency says no fewer than 6,000 people will benefit from the second phase of the state government’s Cash Transfer Programme. The agency’s Director General, Mr Imran Usman, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Keffi Local Government Area of the state on Thursday after the disbursement of the funds Read More

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3 w. ago NNPC Foundation performs 1,000 eye surgeries in Abia, vows to fight avoidable blindness

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has carried out 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries in its campaign against avoidable blindness in the South East. The surgeries took place at the Abia State Government Specialist and Diagnostic Centre in Umuahia. Foundation Managing Director Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe spoke during the event. She […] The post NNPC Foundation performs 1,000 eye surgeries in Abia, vows to fight avoidable blindness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NNPC Foundation Flags Off Free Cataract Surgeries For Bayelsa Residents

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation in collaboration with the Bayelsa State government, on Monday, kicked off a free Cataract screening and extraction programme, targeting about 1,000 beneficiaries in Bayelsa State. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, Managing Director of NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the […]

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3 w. ago NNPC foundation offers 1,000 Bayelsans free cataract surgery

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Foundation has embarked on a free cataract screening and surgery programme to restore sight to over 1,000 persons in Bayelsa State. It took place on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, and the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Managing Director Read More

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4 w. ago Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti   The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has again empowered his constituents, reassuring them that they will continue to enjoy the basic dividends of democracy.   Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly made the remarks at an empowerment programme, tagged : ‘Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment […] The post Over 5,000 constituents benefit at Senate Leader’s mega empowerment programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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