…civil servants’ programme took off, prompting calls for similar protection for traders, artisans, transport workers, market associations and other informal sector operators which informed the development and “unpacking of the federal civil servants’ benefit package into GIFSHIP, making it suitable for groups, individua…

…electricity infrastructure, support businesses, improve the activities of farmers and artisans, enhance security and promote socio-economic development in Akwa Ibom State and neighbouring areas. He commended host communities for protecting project materials despite the prolonged suspension of work. “We were told that t…

Lagos State has launched its 2026 upskilling programme to train 1,200 tradesmen and artisans over eight weeksThe programme will provide technical, entrepreneurial and practical training to help participants improve their businesses and productivityThe state government will also give all beneficiaries working tools and…

…An AFP correspondent who visited the site alongside NDLEA officials observed local artisans dismantling large cooking cauldrons, filtration equipment and chemical processing facilities allegedly used in the production of methamphetamine. ...... AFP The laboratory was raided in May when NDLEA operatives arrested 10 susp…

…the reconstruction of four roads and disbursed N100m in grants to small businesses, artisans and youth entrepreneurs in the first year of the current administration, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the council area. The projects were highlighted in a one-year account of…

…football, having played the round-leather game to my God-given capacity; I only show my partisanship when the Super Eagles played well and lost, not the lame and duck displays the national team put up when struggling to qualify for the just-concluded competition. Interestingly, Nigeria still managed to win some ‘trophi…

…season, engaging carpenters, electricians, decorators, civil engineers and other skilled artisans. Following construction, hundreds of additional personnel—including production crews, camera operators, ninjas, master control room teams, caterers, housekeeping staff and technical support workers—take over to ensure the…

…Plan and a network of Accredited Pension Agents designed to extend coverage to traders, artisans, transport workers, and fintech users while creating job opportunities. Alongside asset growth, coverage under the CPS widened significantly in the past two years, adding 938,229 new contributors to bring the total subscrib…

…that the Nigerian government is set to empower market women, small-scale traders, and artisans with access to zero-interest loans of up to N100,000 through its upcoming programmes, MarketMoni and TraderMoni.MarketMoni will provide market women with interest-free loans to grow working capital, restock inventory, and exp…

…and Vocational Education and Training remains critical to producing skilled technicians, artisans and technologists capable of driving Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic diversification. The registrar commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for championing reforms aimed at repositioning technical ed…

…organization which is remarkably notable for its philanthropy empowered scores of artisans, traders widows and the needy with financial assistance donated by Alhaji Megida and other well meaning membersof the group. The group with operational tentacles spread across the 36 states of the federation including the Federal…

…on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, the beneficiaries include farmers’ associations, artisans, women and youth groups, support groups, religious leaders, traditional institutions, community leaders, professional associations, and many others. Speaking to thousands of beneficiaries at the Mallawa Eid Ground in Zaria,…

…productivity, create jobs and improve their livelihoods. He noted that empowering artisans and trade associations remained a central pillar of his administration’s people-focused economic development strategy. According to him, the state government will continue to implement policies and programmes that promote entrepr…

…the continent’s fashion industry and create sustainable livelihoods for designers, artisans and creative entrepreneurs.

…to INEC’s nomination portal, an action the former VP described as evidence of partisanship by the electoral commission. The ADC, in a statement on Tuesday, by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, also denied claims that Gombe or his faction uploaded any candidates’ names to the commission’s portal, insisting that INEC r…

…local value chains, reduce poverty, provide opportunities for women, young people, artisans, farmers, and emerging entrepreneurs. He said Katsina had already earned national recognition after being named the Best Sub-National SME Development Agency in Nigeria, while one indigenous enterprise won the Most Outstanding SM…

…Outer Southern Expressway. He noted that for over a decade, the hardworking mechanics, artisans, and traders in Apo Mechanic Village have operated under challenging conditions. He added that mechanics, artisans and traders had been waiting for a permanent, structured, and conducive environment to drive their businesses…

…spoke about the realities of working under the sun and the need for more awareness among artisans and construction workers. Participants discussed key barriers such as misinformation, low awareness, limited workplace support and policy gaps. They also explored practical adaptation pathways, including worker education,…

…Ido-Ani, the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Imeri, as well as farmers, traders, artisans, transport operators, cooperative societies, public servants and other business owners across the area. According to him, the closure has forced residents and business owners to travel long distances to carry out banking transacti…

…and religious divides. Political actors elsewhere always throw off their togas of partisanship and parochialism to support initiatives that seek to boost and reinforce national security. At this challenging time, this should be the approach of opposition parties. Even when they disagree with the majority authority on s…

…because they remain the closest point of contact for millions of Nigerians. The artisans, market women, transport workers, and rural residents who form a large portion of the voting population often interact more with traditional institutions than with formal government structures. That is why we have introduced initia…

…workers, teachers, local government employees, the media, youth and students' bodies, artisans, market women, transport unions, and commercial motorcyclists." He also noted the significant improvement in the conduct of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a marked advan…

…not disparaging a people. Persons who choose to exploit political correctness or partisanship in the issue may not be helping Ndi Igbo in the long run. History offers numerous examples of societies transformed by deliberate diaspora investment. Israel, China, India, Ireland, Armenia and South Korea all benefited immens…

…an extensive grassroots campaign across the state and enjoyed significant support among artisans, traders, pensioners, and other segments of the population. Bejide argued that the alleged resort to vote-buying by the ruling party was itself evidence that the ADC posed a serious challenge in the election. "We went from…

…agencies, election observers, traditional rulers, religious leaders, labour unions, artisans, market women, persons living with disabilities and party supporters for their contributions to the success of the election. The governor particularly hailed the unity displayed by leaders of the APC, noting that for the first…