…to complement government initiatives through investments in education, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. The governor also charged Oresanya and his executive committee to prioritise youth development, community advancement and members’ welfare while strengthening collaboration with the state government in promoti…

…Ibadan, Oyo state - The federal government has wrapped up a 10-day skills training and empowerment programme in Oyo State under its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), graduating 700 young Nigerians with vocational training, digital tools, and business starter kits.The closing ceremony took place o…

…Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on economic diversification, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, job creation, productivity and private-sector development. She called on participants to engage actively with facilitators and other stakeholders throughout the programme. “Together we can turn the creativity o…

…The foundation said the initiative was part of its commitment to inclusive economic empowerment and broadening access to investment opportunities for Nigerian women.

…ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Pre-Inaugural Campaign Roll-Out, organised by the Women Mobilisation Directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, is expected to attract more than 20,000 women from across the country. The event, according to a statem…

More than 40,000 women in Katsina State are expected to benefit from the Community Investment Fund under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project, as the state government formally commenced the disbursement of funds to eligible Women Affinity Groups. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony in Katsina on Sund…

…former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi to identify projects and political empowerment he attracted to Evo Kingdom and Rivers State during his 24 years in public office. Wike spoke on Friday in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he questioned the development legacy of his predecessor, who serve…

…and undergo routine medical checks.“The family needs to be aware. Because awareness is empowerment,” he said, urging parents to engage children in physical activities such as walking and exercise.Akinroye also called for functional primary healthcare centres close to families to provide basic cardiovascular screening a…

…value chains, and improve food and nutrition security,” he said. Addressing youth empowerment, he said over 60 per cent of Nigerians are under 25. “We have expanded the Education Loan Fund so that millions of students can afford university and vocational studies. We are strengthening technical and vocational institutes…

…destroy our hands.” On his campaign agenda, Nwosu said he would focus on sustainable empowerment, job creation and grassroots development. He said his experience as a Business Development Service Provider licensed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, had equipped him with the skill…

…OOPL through the Youth Development Centre will continue to provide an avenue for youth empowerment and development. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, commended the Centre for organising the Back-to-School programme to assist indigent secondary school stude…

…programmes across the state, particularly in the riverine areas where he said more empowerment initiatives were needed. In his remarks, the Director-General of the Ondo Riverine for Tinubu Support Group, Joshua Akinte, thanked the minister for sponsoring the event and praised participants for turning out in large numbe…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government has said its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes are designed to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty and promote sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, implemented under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), aims to equip youn…

…on their skills within their communities."Don't use it as a one-man solution or one-man empowerment. There's a multiplier effect. Train your neighbours, train your community people, and also continue to impact and learn more," she advised.Rukayat confirmed the national programme will continue across other states, with…

…The second proposed loan is another $500m IDA credit for the Household Prosperity and Empowerment-Social Protection Project. Unlike the ACReSAL facility, the HOPE-SP project is at an earlier stage of preparation. Its technical design review is expected on October 30, 2026, while the World Bank has tentatively fixed Mar…

…with the NCC marked an important step towards strengthening digital skills and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. She explained that skills development would improve the economic capacity and independence of persons with disabilities, thereby enhancing their well-being. Adekola noted that some persons…

…national infrastructure and his broader impact on communities through peace-building, empowerment, job creation and development initiatives. Through Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Tompolo has played a prominent role in efforts to combat crude oil theft and other threats to Nigeria's petroleum infrastructure…

…into using,” he said. He urged governments that must distribute motorcycles as part of empowerment programmes to consider lower-capacity models that would be less useful to armed groups. “Even if you have to give, don’t give them the big capacity motorcycles, give them the small capacity ones that they won’t be able to…

…electricity as a key catalyst for regional industrialisation, development and youth empowerment. On his part, the board chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Magnus Abe, urged Ogoni leaders and residents to unite, end internal media disputes, and maximise the support extended by the Preside…

…the economic realities facing citizens. She later defended the initiative, saying the empowerment programme was not limited to akara sellers but also covered tomato sellers, roasted plantain sellers, pepper and vegetable traders. The First Lady also announced a N100m intervention for 2,000 petty traders in Jigawa State…

…Zone C commended the Kwara State Government for its interventions in education, youth empowerment and scholarship programmes, while urging the administration to expand bursary schemes, improve accommodation and strengthen student welfare. The association further called on the North Central Development Commission to est…

…extend to grassroots, rural and riverine communities to ensure wider access to economic empowerment opportunities. Delivering a motivational session, Mrs Ariori Rachael Eyitayo challenged the graduates to move from “Learning to Earning.” She stressed that the value of their training would ultimately be demonstrated by…

…CP Zungura advised members of the public to exercise caution and properly verify grant, empowerment, investment and similar programmes before registering or investing. He said the case remained under investigation and that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law after the relevant processes were co…

…by combining detoxification, rehabilitation, skills acquisition and economic empowerment to help former drug users reintegrate into society. “Our goal is to take away 10,000 people from the streets within one year. This is a different approach from only taking them to prison. We are thinking about rehabilitation,” he s…

…expected to achieve what I have achieved by this age. My biggest achievement is human empowerment. That is my source of happiness and joy. When I look back at what I have done in my community, outside my community, at my place of work, where I live and in my environment, these are the things that give me boldness and j…