22 h. ago Government, Stakeholders Assure Tech Startups Of Technical, Funding Supports

The federal government and stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have assured local tech startups of technical and funding support to scale globally. The experts, who spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo and Future Economy Conference in Lagos, said that while startups in Nigeria don’t have […]

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62 h. ago Greenus Capital secures $23m debt funding to support Johnvents’ operations

Greenus Capital Limited has raised $23 million in debt financing for Johnvents Industries Limited, to support the agribusiness firm’s operations read more Greenus Capital secures $23m debt funding to support Johnvents’ operations

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7 d. ago Content Board Sustains Gas, Safety Capacity Building With 6 Training Centres

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is currently providing industry-focused training in gas, engineering, and safety studies, after commissioning six Centres of Excellence. The Board has deployed over $350 million to support local companies through its Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCIF) managed in partnership with NEXIM Bank. The board’s director of Corporate Services, […]

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2 w. ago PDP House caucus urges Tinubu to release Osun local govt funds

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has charged President Bola Tinubu to release the withheld Osun State local government funds to the councils. The news comes as the caucus expressed support for the confirmation of Umar Damagum as substantive national chairman of the PDP, as well […] The post PDP House caucus urges Tinubu to release Osun local govt funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu commends UNICEF for technical, moral support in eradicating malnutrition

Enugu State government has commended the continued technical and moral support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) towards eradication read more Enugu commends UNICEF for technical, moral support in eradicating malnutrition

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2 w. ago ‘I’ll Never Advise My Son to Play for Nigeria’ – Taribo West

Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has expressed deep disappointment and frustration with the way Nigerian football heroes are treated after their playing careers. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video posted by News Central on Friday, West lamented the neglect and lack of support for retired players, citing Rufai’s family struggles to fund his […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago NSIB DG canvasses improved funding, collaboration to enhance investigation

Tribune Online NSIB DG canvasses improved funding, collaboration to enhance investigation The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has emphasised the need for prompt remittance of levies from other agencies to support government funding, enabling the Bureau to effectively prevent accidents in all transportation sectors. According to NSIB Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh Jnr., the Bureau’s expanded role in investigating air, rail, and maritime accidents requires increased […] NSIB DG canvasses improved funding, collaboration to enhance investigation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NSSF reaches 31m Nigerians, targets 20% women’s health coverage in next five years

The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it has reached more than 31 million Nigerians in its first five years read more NSSF reaches 31m Nigerians, targets 20% women’s health coverage in next five years

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3 w. ago Rivers Government, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against FGM, Gender

  The Rivers State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the state. The initiative, supported by UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is designed to mobilize communities and stakeholders towards the complete […] The post Rivers Government, UNICEF Intensify Fight Against FGM, Gender-Based Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has rejected the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) programme, describing it as a distraction and a scheme that could perpetually enslave workers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, said members of the association do not require loans […] The post Academic technologists rejects FG loan, faults UniAbuja land revocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Digital literacy: IHS partner UNICEF to train 100 Abia teachers

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Over 100 Abia school teachers have been trained by IHS Nigeria limited in  partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) under its School Connectivity programme. The programme, supported by the Abia State Government, saw to the training of heads of Schools and teachers drawn from 50 Public Schools in the […] The post Digital literacy: IHS partner UNICEF to train 100 Abia teachers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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