17 h. ago Delta Govt Addressing Youth Employment With Tech In Agro Business – Peterson 

The special adviser to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Donald Peterson, has said the state government is making significant efforts to transform agriculture through innovative agribusiness initiatives. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Peterson said the Deltapreneur programme, an initiative of the Delta State government which entails agropreneurship and techpreneurship, aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in the state. Peterson highlighted the importance of hydroponic […]

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38 h. ago Over 60,000 applied for 2025 MSME awards – Presidential aide

No fewer than 60,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs have registered their interest in the upcoming National MSMEs Award by submitting compelling videos to showcase their achievements and innovations. The Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation and MSME, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Recall that on March 2, the Read More

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3 d. ago NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos

Tribune Online NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles, while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta. NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency

Tribune Online Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency The Presidency has strongly refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged financial transaction involving Lagos State. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described Atiku’s allegations as […] Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Alleged 2023 election funding: Atiku rubbishes link with Sanwo

Tribune Online Alleged 2023 election funding: Atiku rubbishes link with Sanwo-Olu   • I have never met him, I had no transaction with him • Money transfer allegation aimed at sacking Lagos gov Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reacted to reports linking him to a secret funding arrangement by the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ahead of the 2023 presidential election, declaring that he has […] Alleged 2023 election funding: Atiku rubbishes link with Sanwo-Olu Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Ogun Monarch Calls For Youths’ Involvement In Farming To Tackle Unemployment

The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo on Wednesday stressed the need for Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture as the best panacea for overcoming challenges of unemployment, as well as food security for the country. Oba Gbadebo, who described the level of youth unemployment and the current high prices of food […]

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6 d. ago Businessman arraigned for failing to declare $299,000 collapses in court

A businessman, Sunday Okorie, collapsed in court on Wednesday while standing in the dock. Okorie had been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday for allegedly failing to declare $299,000 and being in possession of counterfeit foreign currency. Justice Deinde Dipeolu had ordered Okorie to be remanded after he pleaded not guilty Read More

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7 d. ago Police Arrest 4 Suspects For Hacking Airlines’ Bank Accounts

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended four suspected fraudsters for allegedly diverting funds from airline operators domiciled in a commercial bank in Lagos. The police revealed that the suspected fraudsters allegedly hacked into the accounts of two airline companies. It was learnt that the suspects withdrew £138,924, equivalent to N277, 848 000 […]

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1 week ago Namibia swears in first female President, vows to tackle unemployment

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president and the country’s fifth leader after winning elections last read more Namibia swears in first female President, vows to tackle unemployment

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1 week ago Abuja council’s controversial TV levy triggers backlash, legal threats

A recent demand notice by the Abuja Municipal Area Council required a business owner to pay N500,000 for owning a television set. In this report, SOLOMON ODENIYI highlights the outrage and concerns it has sparked about the country’s taxation system A storm of criticism has erupted over the Abuja Municipal Area Council’s demand that a Read More

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1 week ago Cappa commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water

Tribune Online Cappa commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water   Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Lagos State Government for making significant strides towards funding critical water infrastructure across the state, particularly the Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant.  In a statement made available to Nigerian Tribune, it said the steady progress on the project—12 years in the making—demonstrates that state-led and […] Cappa commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gov Radda Moves to Combat Unemployment With Youth Skills Initiative

In a decisive move to tackle unemployment, Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has unveiled a bold plan to equip the state’s youth with marketable skills, transforming them into job creators and future employers of labour. The Governor’s initiative follows the approval of N123 million for training students at the Katsina Youth Craft Village […]

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2 w. ago Lagos funds 21,000 businesses to tackle unemployment — Sanwo

Tribune Online Lagos funds 21,000 businesses to tackle unemployment — Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said his administration through the State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has funded over 21,000 businesses, 90 per cent of the beneficiaries being young entrepreneurs. Lagos funds 21,000 businesses to tackle unemployment — Sanwo-Olu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG signs pact on expanding economic opportunities for youths

Tribune Online FG signs pact on expanding economic opportunities for youths In a groundbreaking move to tackle youth unemployment and boost economic empowerment, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and Sapphital Limited have signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed by the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, and the Minister of State for Labour […] FG signs pact on expanding economic opportunities for youths Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Coronation backs LSETF, KTI to equip 2,000 youths with future work skills

Coronation Group has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and the King’s Trust International (KTI) to equip read more Coronation backs LSETF, KTI to equip 2,000 youths with future work skills

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3 w. ago First Lady’s RHI to distribute 37,000 disposable sanitary pads, empower 9,259 PWDs with N200,000 business recapitalisation grants

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, as part of her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), is set to distribute 37,000 disposable sanitary pads—10,000 per state including the Federal Capital Territory—to students in secondary schools and empower 9,259 persons with disabilities (PWDs)—250 per state—with N200,000 each to recapitalise their businesses. She […] The post First Lady’s RHI to distribute 37,000 disposable sanitary pads, empower 9,259 PWDs with N200,000 business recapitalisation grants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t To Partner MOA Institute On Skills Acquisition

The federal government has indicated an interest in partnering with MOA Professional Institute, a City & Guilds of London Institute Accreditation Centre, to promote skills acquisition among Nigerians, tackle unemployment, and boost the economy. MOA Professional Institute provides technical, vocational, and professional training services. It offers an array of industry-relevant courses designed to equip individuals […]

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