3 d. ago Ogun women received N536m grants for business support — Commissioner 

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, on Thursday said that 33,530 women have received N536,480,000 in revolving grants under Oko’wo-Dapo to support their various business endeavours. Adeleye said that through the ministry’s skill acquisition programmes, no fewer than 5,000 women were equipped through training in fashion designing, catering, decoration, Read More

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3 d. ago Jigawa govt, Islamic Development Bank launch desert irrigation scheme

Tribune Online Jigawa govt, Islamic Development Bank launch desert irrigation scheme In an effort to control rural-urban migration and reduce abject poverty among the people, the Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank, has embarked on a desert irrigation farming scheme in the Niger/Nigeria border local government areas of the state. Jigawa govt, Islamic Development Bank launch desert irrigation scheme Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s Gaming Industry Gets Boost With New Lagos Facility

A video game development and e-sports training hub by Gamr Africa has been unveiled in Lagos to train 5,000 participants in its first year and support the growth of the country’s growing gaming industry. The facility, which was launched in collaboration with the French Embassy and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), was designed to equip […]

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6 d. ago Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Monday, received the Unity Torch for the Niger Delta Sports Festival at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Shortly after, he led an entourage of torchbearers and sportsmen to the Government House, where he handed over […] The post Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 10,000 to 15,000 Nigeria graduate trainees applied for a single position in 2024

According to a survey by TestAssessify in 2024, an average of 10,000 to 15,000  graduate trainees in Nigeria applied for a read more 10,000 to 15,000 Nigeria graduate trainees applied for a single position in 2024

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2 w. ago 2,000 students benefit from NGO’s digital citizenship, online safety training

A nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI) has trained about 2,000 students in Kwara state on digital read more 2,000 students benefit from NGO’s digital citizenship, online safety training

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2 w. ago Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths

Tribune Online Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths The Niger State Government, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the MasterCard Foundation, has launched the online Transforming Nigerian Youth Program (TNY). This initiative aims to train 10,000 youths, particularly women, in financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. Hauwa Bako, the Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on the Social Investment Programme […] Niger govt partners EDC, MasterCard foundation to trains 10,000 youths Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niger govt receives Reps’ N100m relief fund for fire disaster victims

Tribune Online Niger govt receives Reps’ N100m relief fund for fire disaster victims The Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude for this generous contribution, emphasising that it reflects a deep sense of compassion and commitment towards the affected victims and their families. Niger govt receives Reps’ N100m relief fund for fire disaster victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade

Tribune Online FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade The Sokoto Government in collaboration with the Federal Government is set for the training of more 4,000 primary school teachers in the state as part of measures to improve the quality of teaching and learning in basic education in Sokoto State. Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Umar NaGwari Tambuwal, who made this known […] FG, Sokoto Govt commit N7bn for training of teachers, infrastructure upgrade Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Global leaders share leadership insights in new Mastercard Foundation podcast

The Mastercard Foundation has introduced a new podcast aimed at inspiring the next generation of leaders. “Transcending Boundaries – Conversations read more Global leaders share leadership insights in new Mastercard Foundation podcast

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3 w. ago Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture

Tribune Online Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture The Ministry of Youth Development, Niger State Government, and National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have agreed to collaborate on empowering 100,000 youths through a National Youth Agricultural Scheme. To this end, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago; the Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun; and […] Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ALX Pathway Learners Secure Mastercard Foundation’s Scholarships

Twenty-one exceptional learners from the ALX Pathway program have been awarded prestigious scholarships from the Mastercard Foundation to further their education at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE). Among them, seven scholars hail from Nigeria, underscoring the country’s growing reputation as a hub for high-potential talent. The ALX Pathway programme serves as a […]

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3 w. ago Jaundice: Groups train healthcare workers, screen 9,000 newborns

Tribune Online Jaundice: Groups train healthcare workers, screen 9,000 newborns Healthcare workers in Lagos State, Nigeria, are set to be trained by medical experts to combat neonatal jaundice. Jaundice: Groups train healthcare workers, screen 9,000 newborns Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Doballi partners GetBundi to train 10,000 virtual assistants across Africa

Doballi, a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC)-registered company, has partnered with GetBundi Education Technology, a Nigeria-based edtech platform, to provide read more Doballi partners GetBundi to train 10,000 virtual assistants across Africa

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4 w. ago Kogi trains 1,000 youths annually for human capital development – Ododo

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to training 1,000 youths annually in various skills acquisition read more Kogi trains 1,000 youths annually for human capital development – Ododo

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4 w. ago Abia moves to revolutionise education, through AbiaFIRST programme

…trains 200 lead master trainers, 2,000 master teachers Abia State Government has embarked on an unprecedented journey to revolutionise its read more Abia moves to revolutionise education, through AbiaFIRST programme

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