In a move that underscores its commitment to national development, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has thrown its weight behind the Rabiu Olowo Foundation to drive initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and youth mentorship. The collaboration was formally acknowledged during a recent event held in Lagos, where ICAN executives commended the Foundation’s
Lagos, Nigeria – June 18, 2025In a move aimed at fostering youth empowerment, economic self-reliance, and promoting renewable energy adoption, NASFAT Lagos Zone 2 has successfully graduated over 60 participants from its Solar and Inverter Installation Training Programme. The graduation ceremony, held on June 14, 2025, at the NASFAT Iyana-Ipaja branch, marked the conclusion of
Abuja, Nigeria – June 17, 2025The Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched LUMINAH 2030, a transformative national initiative aimed at empowering over one million underserved girls and women across Nigeria by the year 2030. The ambitious programme, unveiled in Abuja by the Honourable Minister of Education, is designed to address gender gaps in education
Maiduguri, Borno State – June 17, 2025In a significant move to boost humanitarian support and long-term recovery efforts in the North-East, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, the Borno State Government, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to support vulnerable populations across the state. The
In a strategic move to equip vulnerable youth with digital and entrepreneurial skills, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), in collaboration with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), on Monday launched a five-day digital training programme targeted at young people, particularly adolescents living with HIV. The initiative, which brings together
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 202 The Federal Government has unveiled a new youth empowerment programme aimed at tackling unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship among young Nigerians. The initiative, launched by the Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Amina Bello, at the Abuja International Conference Centre, targets over 500,000 youths across the six geopolitical zones. The programme
Kano, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 – The just-concluded 2025 Nigerian Artisan and Technicians Conference in Kano witnessed a major boost for Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy, as Oleum Lubricants connected with over 2,000 artisans, including more than 700 mechanics, to promote the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and the advantages of using high-quality
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has once again reiterated its call for Nigerian graduates undergoing the mandatory one-year national service to shift their attention away from overdependence on white-collar jobs and instead embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to personal growth and national development. This charge was delivered during an address to corps members at
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has continued to receive commendation for the administration’s commitment to poverty reduction and inclusive growth, with policy analysts and development stakeholders pointing to measurable impacts across key sectors. Speaking during a recent economic forum in Ikeja, policy experts noted that initiatives under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda have not only
In a significant stride toward fostering economic empowerment and youth development, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has officially launched Activate Cohort 2.0, the second phase of its flagship youth empowerment program designed to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge tech and soft skills. The initiative is a strategic response to the challenges of youth unemployment, digital exclusion,
