Lagos expands poverty alleviation, skills acquisition programmes
2026-08-06
Lagos State Government says no fewer than 35,000 residents have graduated from its tuition-free skills acquisition centres across the state.Continue Reading
Lagos expands poverty alleviation, skills acquisition programmes
2026-08-06
By Catherine Egwuom Lagos State Government says no fewer than 35,000 residents have graduated from its tuition-free skills acquisition centres across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs Cecilia Dada Bolaji, disclosed this at the Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) programme organised by theContinue Reading
Council boss pledges support for sustainable economic empowerment
2026-07-27
By Monday Ijeh The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Danjuma Shekwolo, has pledged commitment to tackling unemployment, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable economic empowerment across the council. The Divisional Head of Information and Public Relations of the council, Mr Nimrod Koce, said this inContinue Reading
Catholic women unveil multi-purpose secretariat to boost women’s empowerment
2026-07-26
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Abuja Archdiocese, has unveiled plans for a multi-purpose secretariat aimed at promoting economic empowerment, healthcare access and spiritual development as part of its contribution to nation-building. The President of CWO, Abuja Archdiocese, Dr Mabel Ilukwe, said this during the 2026 Catholic WomenContinue Reading
UNDP grant programme empowers 600 enterprises nationwide
2026-07-24
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
COAS reaffirms support for skills acquisition, entrepreneurship for military families
2026-07-22
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
NAOWA empowers 192 youths in ICT, fashion to boost self-reliance
2026-07-22
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
POWA president urges women to embrace resilience, empowerment
2026-07-16
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
Kogi’s investment in mining, youth empowerment ‘ll reduce insecurity – Ododo
2026-07-07
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
CAPRIGHTS-VP mentors vulnerable families on sustainable livelihoods in Alimosho
2026-07-05
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