7 d. ago Benue To Partner Federal Gov’t On Empowerment, Resettlement Of IDPs

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain a strong collaboration with the Federal Government to support the resettlement and empowerment of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Executive Secretary of BSEMA, Sir James Iorpuu disclosed this during the monthly distribution of food and non-food items to IDPs. […]

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8 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally

By John Ogunsemore The Executive Board of the International Press Institute (IPI) has expressed strong support for journalists and media organisations defying odds amid the unprecedented assault on press freedom by state and non-state actors globally. This is contained in a joint press statement issued by members of the executive board and published on the […] The post IPI board backs journalists, media houses, seeks support for press freedom globally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG partners with JICA to support 500,000 farmers ahead of 2025 wet season

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has launched a partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support 500,000 farmers before the 2025 wet season. This aims to boost agricultural production and food security nationwide. Valued at N12 billion, the initiative falls under JICA’s Food Security Emergency Support funding. It focuses on […] The post FG partners with JICA to support 500,000 farmers ahead of 2025 wet season appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago No woman needs to die giving birth—First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

Distributes scrubs, crocs to nurses and midwives Announces N50m re-capitalisation grant to 1,000 petty traders in Taraba By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that no woman needs to die during childbirth. She made this statement at the launch of professional kits distribution for midwives in Jalingo, Taraba State. The kits, […] The post No woman needs to die giving birth—First Lady Oluremi Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rotary unveils $9m childhood health improvement scheme in Nigeria

Nigeria is said to be in line to receive $9m worth of healthcare improvement support from Rotary International. The project read more Rotary unveils $9m childhood health improvement scheme in Nigeria

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3 w. ago LemFi launches £50,000 grant to support International students in the UK

LemFi is a London-based financial technology platform that is transforming how immigrants in the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe access financial services. LemFi is proud to announce the launch of its grants program, the LemFi Student Grant. The initiative will provide financial assistance to students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate studies within recognised education institutions Read More

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3 w. ago Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre

Tribune Online Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his remarks at the event, pledged his administration’s commitment to achieving the Lagos International Financial Centre, urging everyone’s support to make the vision a reality. Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa

Tribune Online Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Reps Dismiss Alleged $5,000 Inducement To Ratify Emergency Rule In Rivers

The House of Representatives has dismissed the allegations that each member was induced with $5,000 to grant President Bola Tinubu’s request for the declaration state of emergency in Rivers State.   The House Deputy Spokesperson, Hon. Philip Agbese (Benue, APC), who made the refutal in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Saturday, described the […]

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Launches Historic Charity Ball To Raise N150bn For Refugees, Migrants, IDPs

The Federal Government is set to host the first-ever National Charity Ball, a landmark event aimed at raising N150 billion to support refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country. The event, known as the Renewed Hope Charity Ball, is a joint initiative of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced […]

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