By Felicia Imohimi The United Nations Development Programme/Global Environment Facility-Small Grants Programme (UNDP/GEF-SGP) says it has empowered no fewer than 600 enterprises nationwide under its Support to Potential and Established Nature-Positive MSMEs (SPENM) project. Dr Ibirounke Olubamise, National Coordinator of UNDP/GEF-SGP, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the unveilingContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to skills acquisition and entrepreneurship as critical tools for improving the welfare of military families and promoting national development.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) says it has empowered 192 youths in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and fashion design to promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihood among military familiesContinue Reading
By Chinedu Anolue The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs Mutiat Disu, has urged women, particularly wives of police officers, to remain resilient in the face of life’s challenges through strength, purpose and grace. Disu made the advice on Thursday in Abuja, in her remarks atContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi says the state’s investment in mining and jewellery craftsmanship is aimed at creating jobs for young people, unlocking the state vast mineral resources and addressing insecurity. Ododo said this on Monday in Abuja, while inaugurating the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewellery CraftsmanshipContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has mentored vulnerable families in Alimosho to strengthen livelihoods and prevent exploitative child domestic work. The organisation held a one-day Livelihood Mentoring and Monitoring Programme on June 25 at the Ikotun-Igando Local CouncilContinue Reading
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Lola Cater Foundation, has trained no fewer than 150 children and youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on creativity, cultural education and innovation.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Wisdom, has affirmed the Federal Government’s readiness to advance youth empowerment to mitigate climate change. Wisdom said this on Monday at the opening of the Climate Beyond Borders Caravan’s (CBBC) capacity building workshop in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has pledged to deliver the Women’s Charter to President Bola Tinubu, as part of efforts to strengthen women’s inclusion and economic empowerment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mrs Tinubu made the pledge at the National Women Mega Empowerment and RallyContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Yatai The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday empowered 870 youths in Plateau with cash and other items. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move was under the Renew Hope Scale-Up Grant, an initiative of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of theContinue Reading
