7 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Bayelsa APC chieftain lauds Diri over N47bn road projects, others in Bomo clan

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Barr Festus Daumiebi Sunday, has lauded Governor Douye Diri for approving the construction of two link road projects at a cost of N47 billion in Bomo clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state. The two road projects are the 9-kilometre-long Angiama-Eniwari and the Read More

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18 h. ago NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states

Tribune Online NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states National Productivity Centre (NPC) has launched an empowerment programme worth N900 million, targeting 10,000 women and youths from seven Northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Director-General of NPC, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, this initiative aims to promote self-reliance and support small-scale businesses. The programme, supported by Engineer Abba Bichi, will distribute empowerment items such […] NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states Tribune Online

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19 h. ago KSH Foundation: Catalyzing Change Through Innovation And Unity

Founded by the visionary Khalil Suleiman Halilu, known as KSH, the KSH Foundation embodies his aspiration to leave a lasting legacy. His initials are not just a name but a symbol of his dedication to social change and community upliftment. The narrative of KSH Foundation is compelling, rooted in the desire to empower youth and […]

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19 h. ago FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies

Tribune Online FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies He said the FCCPC is "empowered by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 to promote fair business practices and safeguard consumer interests. FCCPC launches investigation into drug rising cost, price discrepancies Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined — Bashir Ahmad

Tribune Online Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined — Bashir Ahmad "In terms of infrastructure, these three presidents combined can’t boast even a third of what President Buhari achieved in his 8 years" Buhari’s infrastructural drive better than Obasanjo, Jonathan, Yar’Adua combined — Bashir Ahmad Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Jonathan, Jega Condemn Political Influence In Electoral Appointments

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega have raised concerns over political interference in the appointments of electoral commissioners. Jonathan and Jega expressed their displeasure on Tuesday when they addressed attendees at a conference hosted by the pro-democracy and advocacy organisation Yiaga Africa, in Abuja. […]

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27 h. ago INEC: Our votes inaccurate because of ‘ghost voters’ – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asserted that “ghost voters” are the reason behind the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections. Jonathan said this at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa held in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that it is more honourable for the chairman and other officials of the […] The post INEC: Our votes inaccurate because of ‘ghost voters’ – Jonathan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Minister, FMBN To Collaborate On Housing Financing Solutions

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the planned partnership between the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), aimed at providing housing financing solutions that will empower women and enable them to become homeowners. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit […]

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34 h. ago Bayelsa varsity mum as body of drowned undergraduate recovered from creek

Despite the recovery of the corpse of Miracle Ekene, a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, who drowned on Sunday at the Ekoli Creek in Yenagoa, over a N300 bet, the management has remained silent. PUNCH Metro gathered that the body was recovered from the river on Monday evening, about Read More

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42 h. ago The financial empowerment of the middle class: Why it matters

The clock was ticking. We knew he was going to die. His organs were slowly shutting down. First, his bowels, read more The financial empowerment of the middle class: Why it matters

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44 h. ago Body of drowned varsity student recovered from Bayelsa creek

The body of a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, who drowned in Ekoli Creek, Yenagoa, after allegedly attempting to swim across for a N300 bet, has been recovered. The student’s remains were retrieved from the river on Monday evening, nearly 24 hours after he went missing. Witnesses said he had jumped Read More

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45 h. ago Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative

Tribune Online Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative It will be recalled that the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has threatened to resign his appointment if the current state Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected as the next Chairman of the party. Group urges Tinubu to reinstate Abdullahi Gwarzo as Kano’s FEC representative Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Realwarripikin Foundation: Empowering Women And Supporting Education Across Nigeria

Realwarripikin Foundation, an NGO founded on September 12, 2019, by Anita Asuoha popularly known as Realwarripikin, has made remarkable strides in empowering women and supporting education in Nigeria. The organization has been a driving force for change through its various initiatives, most notably the Back to School Campaign and the Women Empowerment Scheme. In its […]

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52 h. ago NDDC Launches Statewide Campaign Against Substance Abuse In Schools

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at combating substance abuse in selected secondary schools across Calabar in Cross River State. This campaign, launched in partnership with key stakeholders, including government agencies, security organisations, and educational institutions, seeks to educate students about the dangers of drug abuse, empower them to […]

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53 h. ago Kebbi First Lady empowers 100 female farmers in Zuru Emirates

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi    The first Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris has empowered 100 women farmers with improved rice and maize seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, and cash grants in Zuru Emirates as part activities of Renewed Hope Initiative of First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The initiative, […] The post Kebbi First Lady empowers 100 female farmers in Zuru Emirates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Katsina gov’s wife unveils moringa farming programme for women

The wife of Katsina State Governor, Zulaihat Radda, has unveiled a sustainable moringa farming programme aimed at empowering 3.6 million women in the state. The programme under her Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative project is in partnership with the state Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development. Speaking at the event in Katsina on Monday, she said Read More

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64 h. ago Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs

Tribune Online Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs charges contractors on project specifications  The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Honourable Aderemi Oseni, has urged contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, saying poor quality work had been a major factor in road failures across Nigeria. Oseni, an engineer representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo […] Reps chair on FERMA laments poor compliance with project designs Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives

Tribune Online Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives A pro-democracy group, Alliance for Better Nigeria (ABN), has hailed the son of the Nigerian President, Seyi, for his philanthropic, humanitarian and youth empowerment efforts in Nigeria over the years. Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives Tribune Online

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