…of ProTaxi’s operations in Abuja as the company moves to implement its driver empowerment programme and expand its electric mobility offering. Speaking earlier, Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, lauded the initiative and commended Oloche fo…

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…

…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…

…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…

…Karima Abdullai, said women across the North-West had benefited from cash assistance and empowerment programmes introduced by the Tinubu administration. She called on women to support the President’s re-election bid, expressing confidence that more women would benefit from the programmes if he secured a second term. Al…

…in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Known for his community outreach, youth empowerment programmes and advocacy for local development, he noted that ADP’s platform better aligns with his vision for education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic opportunities in Okrika. Stephen’s decision to dump the party has d…

Jigawa First Lady Dr Amina Umar Namadi launched an empowerment programme for widows in Garki Local Government Area on August 22, 2026The initiative distributed sewing machines and grinding machines to widows selected from each ward across the local governmentGarki LGA chairman Hon. Adamu Hudu Kore said beneficiaries we…

…rehabilitation. Adegbonmire said thousands of constituents had benefited from his Mega Empowerment Programme, scholarships and other interventions. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, also disclosed that he was appointed chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Revi…

…not part of the agenda before.” According to him, he had previously been known for his empowerment programmes, particularly initiatives targeted at low-income market women and young Nigerians. He also recalled his grassroots digital literacy campaign, which he said was launched after the Federal Government introduced c…

…on him to sustain the pace of development by completing ongoing projects and expanding empowerment programmes for youths and women. “We hereby pass a vote of confidence on His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his visionary, inclusive and impactful governance,” Salah said. The stakeholders also pledged t…

…in Ogun State. They cited projects in tertiary institutions, scholarships and empowerment programmes as some of the initiatives they said had demonstrated the senator’s commitment to students and youths in the state. According to them, “Senator YAYI, as the bona fide APC governorship candidate, has facilitated several…

…Democratic Party in Kwara State have traded accusations over the disruption of an empowerment programme organised by the Kwara Central APC Women Leader, Tawakalitu Agaka, popularly known as Hajia Tawa. The programme, held on Saturday at Agaka’s family residence in Ilorin, was organised for women, youths and widows, wit…

…with 27,000 households targeted as beneficiaries, the governor said the state’s planned empowerment programme was designed to complement the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Initiative, which is already providing financial support to women across Akwa Ibom to establish and expand their businesses. “We are particularly…

…would grow the N250,000 each received into N250m. “This is about the highest empowerment programme I have seen so far where each person benefited N250,000, so I sincerely want to thank Dr Kassim for such a wonderful gesture,” he said. Speaking earlier, the NSUBEB chairman said he did not know any of the beneficiaries p…

…since assuming office.” The commissioner said the government’s extensive projects and empowerment programmes had been funded from internally available resources. Kano’s debt movement is therefore materially different from Kaduna’s. While Kaduna’s outstanding domestic debt increased by N3.22bn during the quarter, Kano r…

…the agency on Monday following the closing ceremony of the three-day NASENI Sustainable Empowerment Programme held from August 7 to 9, 2026, at the NASENI Skills Acquisition Centre, Ile-Ife. The programme trained beneficiaries in advanced photography and drone operations, advanced shoemaking, CCTV and inverter installa…

…reducing poverty, creating wealth and promoting self-reliance. The second phase of the empowerment programme, themed 'Empowering Communities, Building Futures', was held in Awka and attracted a large gathering of beneficiaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, religious leaders and party f…

…at the workshop to embrace opportunities that can improve their livelihoods. The empowerment programme was designed to equip widows and wives of Armed Forces personnel with entrepreneurial skills and financial support as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the welfare of military families and promote…

…education, agriculture, water supply, environmental protection, renewable energy and empowerment programmes. He said, “Sixty-three housing units were approved across beneficiary local government areas in Benue, with the first 20 completed and ready for occupation. “The completed units comprise 10 houses in Buruku and a…

…allocations through designated representatives. Osamaye also announced that another empowerment programme would hold on Wednesday under the Project 774 Initiative of the APC National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile. She said the programme, titled Sensitisation and Empowerment of Women on Gender Equality and Adequate Repres…

…recalled that Balami's 40th and 41st birthday celebrations were marked by large-scale empowerment programmes that benefited more than 160 Nigerians pursuing careers in aviation. They explained that 40 beneficiaries were sponsored for aircraft manufacturing training, another 40 received training as cabin crew members, 4…

A four-day vocational skills acquisition and empowerment programme for 100 wives of junior police officers has ended in Delta State. The programme, organised by the Nigeria Police Force Trust Fund (NPFTF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, focused on tailoring and hairdressing for the officers’ wives in th…

…market upgrades, drainage construction, water schemes, health centre renovations and empowerment programmes feature prominently in reports released by several local government councils. In several communities, residents acknowledge improvements in infrastructure and public services. Others, however, insist that many ca…

…who acknowledged Adeola’s contributions to the development of the state, cited his empowerment programmes and construction of modern markets for traders. The post 2027: Sen Adeola accuses Ogun opposition of pursuing state treasury appeared first on Vanguard News.

…to no fewer than 1,900 butchers selected from the 44 local government areas under its empowerment programme. Speaking at the event held at the Government House, Governor Abba Yusuf said the gesture was part of his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, emphasising that strict hygiene standards in meat pro…