30 h. ago 500 Women Receive Business Grants As Gombe First Lady Champions Economic Empowerment

The First Lady of Gombe State, Hajiya Dr. Asmau Inuwa Yahaya, has brought fresh hope to hundreds of families with the flag-off of the Renewed Hope/Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Economic Empowerment Programme in Gombe. At a ceremony, 500 women entrepreneurs received small business recapitalisation grants, giving them the boost they need to grow their businesses, […]

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43 h. ago FG unveils initiative to drive economic growth, boost youth empowerment

Tribune Online FG unveils initiative to drive economic growth, boost youth empowerment He emphasised that CEYEI will be implemented nationwide, covering all 36 states and more than 990 local government areas, with inclusivity... FG unveils initiative to drive economic growth, boost youth empowerment Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Edo Assembly resumes, receives Okpebholo’s nominees, clears former Speaker

Tribune Online Edo Assembly resumes, receives Okpebholo’s nominees, clears former Speaker Following the reading, the Speaker, Hon. Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, referred the Governor’s requests to the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House for further legislative action. Edo Assembly resumes, receives Okpebholo’s nominees, clears former Speaker Tribune Online

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4 d. ago First Lady Partners Tony Elumelu Foundation On Women Empowerment

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has presented N25 million as financial support to 500 women in Bauchi State under her foundation, the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative’ as part of efforts to boost small scale businesses. The support under Women Economic Empowerment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, […]

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5 d. ago Ajibade: Super Falcons yet to receive $100,000 reward promised by Tinubu government

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has disclosed that the team is yet to receive the $100,000 reward and other benefits read more Ajibade: Super Falcons yet to receive $100,000 reward promised by Tinubu government

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6 d. ago Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has announced that over 14, 000 residents across the state’s 244 wards are benefiting from the second phase of the Nigerian Community Actions For Resilience And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES Result Area 3.2 Programme, aimed at empowering small-scale businesses and promoting self-reliance. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on […] The post Sokoto: Over 14,000 entrepreneurs benefit from the second phase of NG-CARES appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG Plants Seeds Of Peace, Prosperity At Kawu Grazing Reserve

Federal government yesterday flagged off the 2025 National Pasture Planting Day at the historic Kawu Grazing Reserve in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It pledged to transform grazing reserves into hubs of sustainable livestock production, peaceful coexistence, and economic empowerment. The minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, described the […]

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1 week ago Youth Empowerment: Yobe Gov’t Signs N442m Contract For Barbershop Equipment Supply, Others

In a strategic move to curb youth unemployment and boost economic productivity, the Yobe State Ministry of Wealth Creation, Empowerment and Employment Generation has signed a contract worth N442,208,375 for the supply of 100 units of barbershop equipment and related items. A statement issued by the ministry’s information officer, Ado Abdulhamid Buni, said the contract […]

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1 week ago Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards achieving food security, economic diversification, youth and Women  empowerment as well as harness the opportunities linked within the agricultural ecosystem. A statement by Ezeaja Ikemefuna, assistant director of information, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Sunday in Abuja, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, […] The post Food security: FG restates commitment to empower youth, women in agriculture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago WANEP equips 1,500 community women with peacebuilding skills

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin A group, West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), Nigeria, said it has trained over 1,500 community women with Peacebuilding skills to wade into conflict and ensure peaceful resolution in project areas. The National Network Coordinator (NNC) of the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding- Dr. Bridget Osakwe, disclosed this at a 2-Day […] The post WANEP equips 1,500 community women with peacebuilding skills appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Endorses AIFF 2025, Pledges Support For Northern Creative Industry

The Federal Government has pledged full support for the Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF) 2025, describing it as a vital platform to reclaim the cultural narrative of the Sahel region, stimulate youth empowerment, and integrate Northern Nigeria into the global creative economy. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this […]

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2 w. ago Court places Ikeja DisCo, KEPCO in receivership worsening Nigeria’s power woes

A Lagos High Court has taken control of Ikeja Electric and KEPCO Energy Resources, two major players in the country’s read more Court places Ikeja DisCo, KEPCO in receivership worsening Nigeria’s power woes

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2 w. ago Appeal Court Restores Order To Forfeit Properties Linked To Yahaya Bello

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, Lagos, on Wednesday restored an interim forfeiture order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) empowering it to seize 14 properties allegedly linked to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The forfeiture order, which was earlier granted by Justice Nicholas Oweibo on February 22, 2923, […]

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2 w. ago ‘Nigeria’s digital economy will empower citizens, bridge divides, drive unity’

Tribune Online ‘Nigeria’s digital economy will empower citizens, bridge divides, drive unity’ MR Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening digital literacy, accelerating innovation, and expanding technology infrastructure as key drivers of the economy. Inuwa said this while delivering an address at the 2-Day Interactive Session on Government–Citizens Engagement, organised by the Sir […] ‘Nigeria’s digital economy will empower citizens, bridge divides, drive unity’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Artisans, small business owners to receive N500m grants in Ogun

Tribune Online Artisans, small business owners to receive N500m grants in Ogun The Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives said it has begun the registration process in preparation for the disbursement of N500 million worth of business and industrial grants to artisans and small-scale business owners in the state. The commissioner in charge of the ministry, Mr. Ademola Balogun, disclosed this while appearing before the members of […] Artisans, small business owners to receive N500m grants in Ogun Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ebonyi philanthropist injects N159m into state’s economy with youths’ empowerment

Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, a renowned philanthropist and 2023 Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, has read more Ebonyi philanthropist injects N159m into state’s economy with youths’ empowerment

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