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
By Justina Auta The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women through social impact interventions and creating an enabling environment for sustainable national development across Nigeria. Mrs Tinubu, represented by Hajiya Fatima Abbas-Tajudeen, wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, spokeContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the trust deficit between the government and the Nigerian youth through targeted empowerment and protection frameworks. Ms Kehinde Awujoola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Gender Matters to the Minister of Youth Development, gave this assurance in AbujaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has sought partnership with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) to advance inclusive economic empowerment of women and promote national development. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made this known during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
