…that young Nigerians play meaningful roles in governance rather than merely serving as beneficiaries of government policies. He urged youths to reject electoral violence, vote-buying, misinformation and divisive politics ahead of the 2027 elections. “Register to vote. Reject violence. Reject vote-buying. Reject misinfo…
…a rigorous multi-stage screening process based on transparency and merit, the successful beneficiaries emerged from thousands of applications. The beneficiaries operate across a wide range of non-oil export sectors, including agro-processing, food and beverages, textiles and fashion, cosmetics, manufacturing, creative…
…the interventions are expected to expand social protection coverage to about 41 million beneficiaries. The diagnostic further observed that employment alone would not immediately eliminate poverty because many Nigerians who already have jobs remain poor. It stated that only about 14 per cent of employed Nigerians curre…
…and 140 hectares of cassava across the benefiting communities. According to Adigizi, beneficiaries comprise 31 rice farmer organisations and 23 cassava farmer organisations drawn from 76 farmer groups. She explained that the programme supplied 9,750 kilogrammes of certified rice seeds, 7,000 bundles of improved cassava…
…this on Tuesday, July 14, while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi. He said the beneficiaries were selected from the state's 21 local government areas and 225 wards following a screening process. Argungu said the programme, organised by the state government in partnership with the foundation of the governor's wife, i…
Beneficiaries of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) youth empowerment programme have expressed concern over persistent delays in the payment of their monthly stipends. The post Beneficiaries of NDDC youth empowerment programme grumble over irregular payment appeared first on Tribune Online.
…nevertheless, urged the Federal Government to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to ensure beneficiaries of the waivers deliver the expected outcomes, including lower prices, increased industrial production and improved access to healthcare. Earlier in his presentation, Adeniyi told the committee that the Customs Service…
…data was needed to assess their impact and ensure resources reached the intended beneficiaries. Yusuf said the commission was strengthening the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system as well as the National Geospatial Data Repository to improve birth registration and capture previously undocumented demographic…
…essential medications, nutritional support, hygiene kits and health education. For many beneficiaries in underserved communities, the initiative offered access to healthcare services that remain out of reach for many households. The campaign also extended support through food distribution, clothing donations and essent…
…to Wasa, after several failed attempts by previous administrations. He congratulated the beneficiaries of the layouts and urged them to put their house in order and commence preparations for relocation. “Unlike other governments that made promises and were not fulfilled. Tinubu came in 2023, made a promise, awarded the…
…councils. The project concluded with a ceremony at the Bwari Area Council Stadium, where beneficiaries received LPG cylinders and refill vouchers under the final phase of the initiative, the telecom asset manager said in an email to The PUNCH on Monday. Speaking at the event, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate S…
…of efforts to prevent a relapse into conflict. He disclosed that about 8,500 scholarship beneficiaries are currently studying in universities across Nigeria, while another 247 beneficiaries are pursuing postgraduate studies abroad under the programme. Otuaro argued that the investments reflected the government's commit…
…adding that the programme is approaching the milestone of 1,000 Nigerian scholarship beneficiaries since the country joined the initiative in 2014. "We have 89 scholarship awardees this year, up from 81 in 2025," he added. The ambassador described the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme as one of the world's most c…
…training, and the distribution of educational materials to public schools. One of the beneficiaries, Mr Uduak Effiong, expressed gratitude to the council chairman for the gesture, describing the bursary as timely and impactful. He said the support would go a long way in assisting beneficiaries with tuition, research an…
…in Sokoto State to support food production during the 2026 wet farming season. The beneficiaries are farmers whose homes and farmlands were affected by the company's expansion projects and who were subsequently resettled. The presentation, held at the company's premises in Sokoto, was attended by government officials,…
…290 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and serve 49,042 direct and indirect beneficiaries. The extensive pilot rollout spans diverse communities across the nation. For instance, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a 200kW system in Damakusa, Kwali, powers grain processing and cold storage for over three t…
…has a judgement attracted this much opprobrium with no known body including its possible beneficiaries, raising a voice in support. My mind raced back to British jurist, Lord Denning who famously declared in 1964: "Justice has no place in darkness or secrecy. When a judge sits on a case, he himself is on trial… If he i…
…104 matches, that tally is well within reach. The United States have been the biggest beneficiaries so far, with Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla and Australia’s Cameron Burgess both turning the ball into their own net in matches against the co-hosts. Switzerland’s Miro Muheim, Qatar’s Mohamed Manai, Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, I…
…abandoned along Zaria Road and subsequently returned to the hospital management. The beneficiaries, including EHA Special Hospital, commended the police for their swift response, professionalism, and transparent process in returning the recovered vehicles. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori reaffirmed the Comm…
…already commenced sensitisation tours across the 34 local government areas to mobilise beneficiaries and ensure grassroots ownership of the goat rearing empowerment. Professor Bakori said, "Extension officers and veterinary personnel would be deployed to work closely with the cooperatives, while quarterly review meetin…
…issued on Saturday, saying the association had received several complaints from student beneficiaries regarding the non-payment of upkeep allowances for the past two months. According to him, the delay has heightened frustration and uncertainty among students who depend on the funds to support their academic activities…
…unfortunate situation has generated widespread anxiety among Nigerian students who are beneficiaries across the country," he stated. Akinteye stressed that the primary objective of the NELFUND initiative was to provide financial relief and support to Nigerian students, noting that any delay in accessing the funds under…
…leadership through large-scale youth and women empowerment initiatives. Thousands of beneficiaries have received vocational training, working tools and financial support under his programmes," he said. Highlighting Adeola’s achievements, Lawal added: "his commitment to education through scholarships, provision of learn…
…has processed more than 42,000 applications through its digital platform, reaching beneficiaries across all six geopolitical zones of the country. Universities accounted for 52% of disbursements, while colleges of education and polytechnics represented 25% and 23% respectively, indicating that university staff made up…