By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Synergy Child Protection and Youth Development Initiative, an NGO, has urged governments at all levels to strengthen youth-focused programmes, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised youths. The Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Pannan Henry, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has said youth empowerment must translate into jobs, innovation and sustainable development. Orelope-Adefulire said this in a keynote address at the 2026 iHEAL Global Youth Impact Forum in Abuja onContinue Reading
Lagos State Government says no fewer than 35,000 residents have graduated from its tuition-free skills acquisition centres across the state.Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
