65 h. ago Federal Government Rolls Out N1m Youth Startup Grant, N500,000 For Informal Sector

The Federal Government on Tuesday expanded its youth empowerment drive with the rollout of N1 million startup grant for young entrepreneurs and N500,000 support packages for beneficiaries in the informal sector. The initiatives were unveiled under the second edition of the Nigeria Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Grants. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of […]

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5 d. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Commit To Sustaining Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Potential Optimisation Efforts

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has assured that more steps will be taken to intensify efforts around value retention, support ongoing industry divestments, and champion initiatives that will unlock Nigeria’s full hydrocarbon potential. The Group is also committed to deepening support for ongoing divestments and helping to ensure that Nigeria realises its full hydrocarbon […]

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6 d. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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6 d. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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6 d. ago Leverage NELFUND loans for your education, UNIOSUN VC urges students

Osun State University’s VC encourages students to apply for NELFUND loans, a federal initiative to support education and prevent financial hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/leverage-nelfund-loans-for-your-education-uniosun-vc-urges-students/

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s support group unveils initiative to strengthen grassroots engagement

The convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, Hon. Bamidele Atoyebi, has launched a renewed outreach campaign aimed at

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7 d. ago Kano govt enrols 4,200 HIV patients, 600 orphans into health insurance scheme

The Kano State Government has enrolled more than 4,200 people living with HIV and over 600 orphans and vulnerable children into its health insurance scheme as part of efforts to strengthen support systems for affected families. He said the initiative was implemented through the Kano State Health Trust Fund in partnership with development organisations. Labaran […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s First Lady Gives N50m Business Grants To PWDs, Disabled Veterans In Rivers

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended a major financial lifeline to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and disabled veterans in Rivers State. The support comes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, a nationwide economic empowerment effort. The event, held on Wednesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Port Harcourt, […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu’s wife gives N50m grants to 250 people with disabilities in Ogun

Nigeria’s First Lady provides N50m in disability empowerment grants to 250 people in Ogun State through her Renewed Hope Initiative to support businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-wife-gives-n50m-grants-to-250-people-with-disabilities-in-ogun/

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1 week ago FG reaffirms commitment to safe school initiative, safer learning environment

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to ensuring safer learning environments for Nigerian students through continued support for the Safe School Initiative.

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1 week ago My passion for humanity is personal and rooted in my life’s journey – Ogieriakhi

Aisha Ogieriakhi is the founder of Bluebaby Support Initiative (BBSI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to empowering vulnerable children, widows, read more My passion for humanity is personal and rooted in my life’s journey – Ogieriakhi

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1 week ago Dad accepted my comedy career after seeing its success — Sabinus 

Discover how comedian Sabinus turned his father’s initial disapproval of his comedy career into full support and blessings through his eventual success. Read More: https://punchng.com/dad-accepted-my-comedy-career-after-seeing-its-success-sabinus/

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2 w. ago Roll out more policies, initiatives to support state of emergency on security — CISLAC tells Tinubu

"I think this is the right step that the president has taken to declare state of emergency and security in Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG restates commitment to student safety, safe learning environment

The Nigerian Federal Government reaffirms its commitment to student safety, promising continued support for the Safe School Initiative for safer learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-restates-commitment-to-student-safety-safe-learning-environment/

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3 w. ago How To Apply For Federal Government’s ₦50m Student Startup Grant

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant, a new national initiative offering equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to support student-led innovations. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations, Federal Ministry of Education, on Monday. LEADERSHIP reports […]

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4 w. ago Oyo government can provide more support, initiatives for home

Folashade Ogunleye is better know in the entertainment circuit as Sadeblaq. The sultry songstress is steadily working her way to the top of the music industry with songs that have begun to command major attention across Nigeria. She spoke to ROTIMI IGE about her musical journey and her plans for global domination. Excerpts. What have […]

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4 w. ago MTN empowers Kano youths through campus engagements, business support initiatives

In a renewed effort to empower young Nigerians and strengthen its relationship with the youth demographic, MTN Nigeria has launched read more MTN empowers Kano youths through campus engagements, business support initiatives

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