…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…

…Nwogu, called for the humanisation of HYPREP to include interventions in education, economic empowerment, and community safety to complement environmental remediation. Speaking earlier during the third Quarterly Key Regulators and Asset Owners meeting on Ogoniland cleanup, the HYPREP boss had said the agency had surpas…

…also 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 demonstrate…

…and imprisonment 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 reha…

…grinding machines to widows in the Garki Local Government Area as part of a state-backed economic empowerment drive.The programme was launched on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Garki Local Government Secretariat, where Dr Namadi commissioned the equipment on behalf of the Jigawa State Government."Tools for change":…

…recorded visible progress in infrastructure, urban renewal, education, healthcare and economic empowerment. Mustapha, who hails from Gambari Ward 1, recently left the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party amid political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Councillor representing Gambari Ward 1 in Ilori…

…Peter Obi advocated a security overhaul, while Rotimi Amaechi stressed intelligence and economic empowerment. Obi said insecurity could not be separated from poverty and unemployment. “You need to do a comprehensive overhaul or study of our strategy to a security problem today,” he said. Amaechi, meanwhile, said creati…

…national uncertainty, resilient families, women’s role in peacebuilding, education and economic empowerment, security, climate change, humanitarian crises and youth mentorship. Hamza said the discussions were expected to produce practical recommendations aimed at strengthening families, communities and institutions. Sh…

…his administration was pursuing a dual approach of immediate relief and sustainable economic empowerment. He said the government had supported farmers with subsidised fertiliser and other agricultural inputs, while expanding irrigation through solar and petrol-powered pumps, tube wells and other interventions. “These i…

…than 300 students and was completing a hatchery project as part of its contribution to economic empowerment and development. He assured the governor of continued prayers for divine favour, wisdom and strength, as well as the recognition and development of Delta State at the national and global levels. The PFN chairman…

…interventions and expand access to critical services across healthcare, education, economic empowerment and community development.First Bank unveils N10 million business grants Previously, Legit.ng reported that FirstBank has awarded N10 million in grants to female business owners through its inaugural Spark A Gem Chal…

…at every level of the organisation. Our areas of focus are community development, economic empowerment, basic education, including water and sanitation. We are an international organisation, but we function locally. Every Rotary club, wherever they are located, tries to do something in these areas of focus. We have ask…

…to the minister, entrepreneurship and small-scale businesses remain important tools for economic empowerment and family support, encouraging participants at the workshop to embrace opportunities that can improve their livelihoods. The empowerment programme was designed to equip widows and wives of Armed Forces personne…

…home about the present Local Government Chairmen in the State in terms of achievement. “Economic Empowerment and Opportunity which is another form of dividend of democracy at the grass-root is totally absent due to over taxation. As a result of double taxation private enterprises are no longer flourishing. “The Rule of…

…behind the intervention, he said electricity remains one of the most effective forms of economic empowerment. “Because I believe with electricity, it’s a direct empowerment for everybody. It is either saving you money that you will spend or it is helping you to make money.” Presenting himself to the traditional rulers,…

…is shifting the focus of electrification from mere infrastructure to tangible economic empowerment. “Our approach to energy diversification under the administration of President Bola Tinubu reflects a simple but profound truth: rural electrification is no longer about extending wires into communities. It is about exten…

…Governor Abba Yusuf said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, emphasising that strict hygiene standards in meat processing must remain non-negotiable. “The initiative is part of our administration’s broader agenda to strengthen small businesses, reduce poverty, improve food s…

…prioritises non-oil exports, economic diversification, inclusive growth and women’s economic empowerment. The NEPC said it would continue collaborating with local and international partners to create more opportunities for women-owned businesses, enabling them to access new export markets, build resilient enterprises a…

…scholarships for indigent children, provision of boreholes in underserved communities, economic empowerment programmes, building a house for a widow, and reroofing a storm-damaged home.

…low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operators while preserving the country’s black economic empowerment framework. Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite broadband service, has been unable to secure a licence in South Africa because the country’s Electronic Communications Act requires network operators to have at least 30% o…

…based on the First Lady's remarks, underscoring how discussions about petty trading, economic empowerment and livelihoods remain part of Nigeria's broader public conversation. Watch video here: 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝟐.𝟓𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026

…Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen humanitarian response, social protection and economic empowerment programmes, the Minister stressed that the scale of current humanitarian needs requires sustained collaboration among governments, humanitarian agencies, development partners and the international community. He…

…projects aimed at improving infrastructure, security, justice delivery, education, economic empowerment and the welfare of the people. He said, "As I look back at what we have done in a space of one year, I can boldly say that Okpella is on the way to a greater future. The takeaway from this occasion is a message of ho…

…through rehabilitation programmes, skills-acquisition initiatives, and other forms of economic empowerment designed to help them rebuild their lives. Among the returnees was Adeyemo Place, who regretted financial losses he suffered while hurrying to depart South Africa. He said that many returnees were forced to dispos…

…She commended the union's leadership for pursuing sustainable social protection and economic empowerment initiatives for its members, noting that the proposal aligns with PenCom's mandate to broaden pension participation and strengthen financial inclusion. The PenCom boss reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to worki…