28 m. ago US Says Nigeria’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Below Poverty Income Level

The United States government has said that Nigeria’s minimum wage of N70,000 was inadequate to lift millions of citizens out of poverty, citing weak enforcement and the effect of the naira’s sharp devaluation. In its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025, the US Department of State said Nigeria’s minimum […]

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35 m. ago Renewable Energy: Delta, REA Partner To Unlock $2.9bn GDP, $158m Investments

In a move to tackle energy access challenges, the Delta State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand renewable and off-grid power solutions across the state. This collaborative initiative seeks to bring electricity to approximately 386,046 residents through 120,217 new connections, attract $158 million in private […]

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75 m. ago FG begins training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment

Tribune Online FG begins training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment The Federal Government has commenced registration for a nationwide free financial education programme that will train 100,000 Nigerian youths annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing. FG begins training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment Tribune Online

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90 m. ago Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US

The United States has said Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage is lower than its poverty level income. The statement was made in its 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released on August 12, 2025. According to the US Department of State, Nigeria’s minimum wage, currently valued at about $47.90 per month, has been severely eroded […] The post Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage incapable of lifting millions out of poverty – US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago CODE, Malala Fund Launch Girls’ Mentorship Programme In Bauchi

An organisation, Connected Development (CODE), with the support of the Malala Fund, has launched a girls’ mentorship programme in Bauchi State as part of efforts to empower young girls with the skills, confidence and support system. The initiative was unveiled yesterday during a press conference at Sulgad Hotel, Bauchi, which also featured the launch of […]

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4 h. ago Waterlight Save Initiative Appoints 3 Women As UN Global Ambassadors

Waterlight Save Initiative (WSI), an ECOSOC-accredited 501(c)(3) non-governmental organisation with consultative status at the United Nations, has appointed three women as United Nations Global Ambassadors. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, by the founder and CEO of Waterlight Save Initiative, Dr. Prince Ero Ibhafidon, he said that this year marks an exciting new chapter […]

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4 h. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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4 h. ago UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities

Tribune Online UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities ABOUT 100 women and girls from Ajegunle Enu Ama and Okesiri communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have been equipped with hands-on skills in sustainable aquaculture through a two-day training organised under the Climate-Resilient Fisheries Project. The initiative, tagged “Female Prep,” was funded by the United Nations Development Programme Global Environment Facility […] UNDP, Aquaworld train 100 women, girls in sustainable aquaculture in Ondo coastal communities Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Digital innovation cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, global relevance — FUNAAB VC

Tribune Online Digital innovation cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, global relevance — FUNAAB VC Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Babatunde Kehinde, said digital innovation is the cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, development, and global relevance, calling for its for its adoption. Professor Kehinde stated this in his goodwill message at the opening of the fifth national conference on Applied Information Management Technology (AIMT […] Digital innovation cornerstone of Nigeria’s sustainable growth, global relevance — FUNAAB VC Tribune Online

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8 h. ago UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba

Tribune Online UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education commission, (UBEC) Aisha Garba, has announced plan of the Commission to transform the lives of over one million under-served girls and women across Nigeria through a new LUMINAH 2030 Initiative. Garba also announced the formal migration of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative from the Federal Ministry of Education […] UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Foundation trains women, youths on GBV, launches support hub

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Martins Lydia Foundation (MLF), with the support from global fund for women through the Africa Climate Justice Movement (ACJM), over the weekend organised a comprehensive training session for women and adolescents, a bold move to confront the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural and urban communities. The sensitisation program, […] The post Foundation trains women, youths on GBV, launches support hub appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Bauchi police command denies extortion allegations, orders probe

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Police Command has denied media reports (not The Sun) alleging that recruits at the Nigeria Police Force Training School in Yelwa, Bauchi, were being forced to pay N250,000 for uniforms, boots, and other training kits. The reports, published by Sahara Reporters and Daily Trust, claimed that recruits complained […] The post Bauchi police command denies extortion allegations, orders probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago D’Tigers Crash Out Of FIBA Afrobasket Championship, Miss Out On Tinubu’s $100,000 Cash Rewar

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola following a 91-75 defeat to Senegal in their quarter-final match on Wednesday night. The Nigerian side started the game positively, narrowly winning the first quarter 24-23. However, they struggled to maintain their momentum, suffering a significant setback in […]

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15 h. ago Minister seeks agricultural revolution to halt Nigeria’s import dependency

Tribune Online Minister seeks agricultural revolution to halt Nigeria’s import dependency When the Naira slides, food and fuel costs climb. But when agriculture thrives, Nigeria breathes easier.... Minister seeks agricultural revolution to halt Nigeria’s import dependency Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP

Partner FCT NUJ on advocacy From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, said on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, that the rising interest in banditry activities in some states is due to the huge financial resources derived from illegal mining. The CP stated that Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kaduna, Kwara, […] The post Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Benue Taskforce Arrests Notorious “Marching Ground” Gangster In Makurdi

The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Levies and Criminality has apprehended a notorious gangster, David Yaikyo, in Makurdi. Yaikyo, a resident of the Ajaba settlement opposite Makurdi International Market, was reportedly arrested after allegedly demanding N300,000 as a “marching ground fee” from a construction site. According to Daily Post, operatives of the Taskforce acted promptly […] The post Benue Taskforce Arrests Notorious “Marching Ground” Gangster In Makurdi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Otu hosts Reps committee, seeks holistic solid mineral reforms

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has called for a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at empowering states in the management read more Otu hosts Reps committee, seeks holistic solid mineral reforms

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19 h. ago Delta govt embarks on investment drive on power, agriculture, solid minerals

Tribune Online Delta govt embarks on investment drive on power, agriculture, solid minerals The Delta State Government has constituted an economic team as part of its investment drive to boost power supply in underserved communities and expand the state’s agricultural, trade, and solid mineral potential through large-scale partnerships. Delta govt embarks on investment drive on power, agriculture, solid minerals Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Jos DisCo Begins Free Installation Of Prepaid Meters For Band A Customers

The Management of Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Company has commenced free meter distribution under sector recovery programme (DISREP) aimed at improving service delivery and bridging the metering gap in its franchise States of Plateau, Bauchi, Benue and Gombe. JED, in a statement issued in Jos, Plateau State, by its Acting Head of Corporate Communication, Saratu […]

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23 h. ago We’re among hospitals on FG’s subsidized dialysis programme — ATBUTH Bauchi

Tribune Online We’re among hospitals on FG’s subsidized dialysis programme — ATBUTH Bauchi Federal hospitals currently providing subsidised kidney dialysis at the approved rate of ₦12,000. We’re among hospitals on FG’s subsidized dialysis programme — ATBUTH Bauchi Tribune Online

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