August 4, 2025

Empowerment

Empowerment General

FG, Borno Govt, UNHCR Sign 4 MOUs to Empower Vulnerable Persons in Borno

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

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Agricultural General Technology

Ogun State Launches AgriConnect to Empower 1,000 Cassava Farmers with Smart Technology

In a significant move toward food security and digital-driven agriculture, the Ogun State Government has officially launched the AgriConnect Initiative, a landmark project designed to empower rural farmers through smart mobile technology and real-time agricultural intelligence. The launch ceremony, which held in Abeokuta, marks a milestone in Ogun State’s pursuit of sustainable farming practices and

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General Religion

ZSF gives out over N60m education, healthcare, empowerment support on 25th Anniversary

Nigeria’s leading faith-based charity organisation, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF) has disbursed over N60m Zakat proceeds to beneficiaries in education, healthcare and economic empowerment categories. The disbursement, held at Hajj Mabrur Hall, Anthony Village, Lagos, is in continuation of its 25th Anniversary of mobilising Zakat and Sadaqah fund for humanitarian services. The Executive Director/CEO of

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General

LASDRI, DriveMe Collaborate to Train 100 Drivers in Lagos

In a bid to strengthen road safety and professionalism among drivers in Lagos State, the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) has partnered with DriveMe, a tech-driven mobility training and certification firm, to train 100 drivers drawn from private and corporate institutions. The initiative, flagged off in Lagos, is aimed at equipping drivers with critical skills

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General

Skills to Wealth Programme Fully Operational in Jos as FG Drives Youth Empowerment

JOS — The Federal Government has announced that the North Central Training Centre at Shere Hills, Jos, Plateau State, is now fully operational, marking a significant step in the ongoing implementation of the Skills to Wealth initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The centre currently runs all three core streams of the

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Economy General

Remi Tinubu Empowers 400 Delta Farmers with Inputs and Grants under Renewed Hope Initiative

In a concerted effort to boost agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods in Delta State, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has extended support to 400 local farmers through the distribution of farm inputs and financial grants. The intervention was carried out under the Agricultural Support Program of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI),

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General Religion

NASFAT Women Assemble At 6th Biennial Zonal Conference in Lagos To Discuss Faith, Empowerment

By Amidat Shittu Opeyemi The 6th Biennial Zonal Women’s Conference of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) climaxed today Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Eti-Osa Local Community Development Area of Lagos State. The parley brought together Muslim women and faithful from across the Lagos Zone 1 administrative formations of the Islamic organisation . Speaking at the event,

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General

FG Partners with Companies to Train and Equip 60,000 Youths in ₦120 Billion Scheme

The Federal Government has unveiled a bold new initiative, earmarking a staggering N120 billion for a rapid-response youth empowerment programme aimed at training 60,000 Nigerian youths within a period of just three months. The programme, which signals a shift toward high-impact, time-bound economic interventions, is designed to address rising unemployment and underemployment among the nation’s

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