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UNIBEN VC seeks empowerment of women for leadership roles
Prof. Lillian Salami, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin has called for continued support and empowerment of women to assume leadership roles . Salami made the call on Monday in Benin in her address to the university’s inaugural women’s leadership conference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day event is themed: Finding Your Spark: Breaking Your Boundaries.…
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Agriculture
Yobe AFAN warns members against selling agric empowerment equipment
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Yobe Chapter, has warned its members against selling agriculture empowerment equipment, donated by the state government. Alhaji Usman Ngari, the state AFAN chairman, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Monday. NAN recalls that the state government recently distributed various mini and heavy farm…
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FG launches Agric empowerment project for IDPs in Plateau
The Federal Government has inaugurated the second phase of its Renewed Hope Agric Empowerment Project (REHAEP) for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau to enhance food security. The project was inaugurated in Kpwasho, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. It was a collaboration between the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), and the Federal…
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IYD: NGO advocates youth empowerment to drive sustainable development initiatives
A Non Governmental Organisation, Helpline Social Support Initiative, has urged stakeholders to empower and nurture the potential of Nigerian youths to enable them drive sustainable development initiatives. The NGO’s Communication Officer, Ms Cecilia Kadir, in a statement to commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day, in Abuja on Monday, described youths as catalysts for positive change. Kadiri said that this year’s…
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Empowerment of women, youths crucial for development, Sanwo-Olu says
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the empowerment of vulnerable women and youths, saying that it is crucial for socio-economic development. He said this on Wednesday at the 2024 Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) outreach held at Ikeja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MESI was implemented through the Lagos State…
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Food Security: FG inaugurates Agric empowerment for IDPs
The Federal Government on Saturday inaugurated the Renewed Hope Agriculture Empowerment Project for Internally Displaced Persons (REHAEPI). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports, the first phase of the project, a part of numerous interventions by the government to boost food security in the country, took place in Loko community in Nasarawa State. Speaking at the event, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed,…
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Seme border skills acquisition centre kicks off July – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Skills Acquisition Centre for Seme Border and neighboring communities will be fully operational in July. The Customs Area Controller, Seme Border Command, Comptroller Timi Bomodi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Seme. The centre which is part of the NCS Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was established for…
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Agriculture
FG empowers farmers with inputs in Kano
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Kadawa Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State, empowered over 100 farmers with essential farm inputs in line with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. Mr Aliyu Usman, an official from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the programme is targeted at vulnerable smallholder farmers in the second phase of…
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First Bank, Rotary empower 102 with N20m start-up kits
The First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, with Rotary Club International, District 9110, has distributed N20 million worth start-up kits to 102 beneficiaries in Lagos to empower them across various trades. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that start-up kits distributed included: grinding machines, plumbing kits, deep freezers, sewing machines, generators, gas burners and cylinders, barbers and hairdressers kits, among…
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economy
NGO empowers 4,000 women for maximum potential
SheCan Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, says it is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women to realize their full potential. Mrs Ezinne Ezeani, founder, SheCan, said this at a news conference on its upcoming SheCan 2024 Conference, with the theme: “Positioning For More”, held in Lagos. According to her, the conference aims to empower over 4,000 women through collaboration, empowerment and…
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NANNM tasks FG on empowerment, welfare of members
he National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has tasked the Federal Government to empower its members at all levels of healthcare for effective job delivery. Mr ImoAbasi Moses, the 3rd Vice-President of NANNM made the call at a news conference on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Midwife celebrated annually on May 5.…
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Energy & Environment
NCDMB’s Youth Empowerment Programme in Oyo State Garners Praise from Former Local Content Committee Chairman
IBADAN, OYO STATE – In a commendable move towards fostering youth empowerment and human capacity-building, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) successfully trained 500 youths in Oyo State on solar power installation and maintenance. The initiative, conducted in the state capital, Ibadan, spanned six months and received accolades from Sen. Teslim Kolawole Folarin, the former Chairman of the…
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News
Sterling Bank set to empower 2,000 tourism MSMEs
Sterling Bank Plc has said that it will empower 2,000 entrepreneurs through financing, capacity development programmes and digital marketing support for the accelerated development of the tourism value chain in Ekiti communities. A statement on Monday said 292 MSMEs in Ekiti State had benefited from the Sterling Bank Tourism Development Fund. Addressing the beneficiaries in Ado Ekiti, the Commissioner for…
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NEWS
NCWS tasks Adamawa Govt on women empowerment
The Adamawa Council of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), has urged the State Government to strive hard towards empowering more women in the state to make them self-reliant. NCWS first Vice President, Mrs Rebecca Kwabe, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Yola. Kwabe said that it was important to…
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Edo empowers 846 widows *says poverty no excuse to sell PVCs
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State yesterday brought smiles to the faces of 846 widows in the state with an empowerment programme worth millions of naira, saying poverty is no excuse to sell Permanent Voters’ cards. Speaking at the ceremony in Government House, Oshiomhole said, “Edo State Government believes that the best way to support widows is to empower them.…
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