Nigeria Expands SIYB Training to Fight Unemployment
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.
Ondo APC Chairman Ade Adetimehin affirms the legitimacy of pro-Tinubu support groups for 2027, warns against misrepresentation, and hails the President as a divine messiah for Nigeria's transformation.
The BAT Vanguard has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, unveiling a plan to mobilise 10 million votes nationwide for the 2027 election. Read the full strategy.
Lafarge Africa Plc, with partners LSETF and Tunde Onakoya, celebrates beneficiaries of its Disability-to-Ability programme, training 100 PWDs in Lagos for self-reliance. Read more.
Vice President Kashim Shettima launched a N1 billion family business grant initiative in Akwa Ibom, empowering 3,000 families. The programme aligns with Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Arewa Consultative Youth Movement joins calls for a forensic audit of FIRS and the RHIDF, demanding Chairman Zacch Adedeji step aside. Read the full story on the growing national agitation.
Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere calls for the dismissal of Finance Minister Wale Edun and FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji over N4 trillion unpaid contracts, accusing them of sabotaging Tinubu's agenda. Contractors protest non-payment.
APC Governors under the Progressive Governors Forum met in Lagos to align state-level priorities with President Tinubu's national reforms, focusing on economy, security, and governance. Read the full communiqué.
The Federal Government disburses first payments to over 42,000 youth under the TVET Initiative, providing N22,500 monthly stipends and funding 600 vocational centres nationwide. Read more.
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 9,500 persons with disabilities with N200,000 business grants each. The initiative, launched on International Day of PWDs, is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative.
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
Cross River State partners with Pula Advisors to launch a landmark EUDR traceability system for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, aiming to secure EU market access for 80,000 farms by 2026.
Nollywood star Yul Edochie publicly challenges President Bola Tinubu, demanding answers on worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Read the full story and public reaction.
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to over 42,000 students enrolled in the TVET initiative. Read how this move aims to boost skills and economic growth.
President Tinubu's health reforms show major progress: 17% drop in maternal mortality, N68bn for vaccines, and health insurance up to 11%. See the full report.
The House of Representatives demands PAP Coordinator Dennis Otuaro appear before its committee over N26bn audit queries. Failure could lead to an arrest warrant. Meanwhile, nine PAP scholars graduate in the UK.
ValueJet Airline invites Nigerian graduates to apply for its 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. Gain hands-on aviation experience, mentorship, and career growth. Applications close 31 December.
The House of Representatives gives Amnesty Programme boss Dr. Dennis Otuaro 72 hours to appear over ₦26 billion audit queries or face arrest. Read the full details.
Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu's distribution of luxury vehicles for 2027 election mobilisation as 'profound insensitivity' amid Nigeria's economic hardship. Read the full details.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed APC chieftain Okey Ezenwa as the Renewed Hope Ambassador for Anambra State to mobilise support for the 2027 election. Details inside.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's Renewed Hope Initiative disbursed N200,000 grants to 250 Persons with Disabilities in Ogun State to mark World Disability Day. Read how this boosts inclusive growth.
Governor Uba Sani accelerates Kuwait's $62.8m support for Kaduna's education, healthcare, and agriculture. Over 100,000 out-of-school children targeted. Read more.
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, empowers PWDs with N200,000 business grants each. The N50m initiative, part of a N1.9bn national program, marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Former Defence Minister Muhammad Badaru Abubakar refutes claims he quit over alleged US-Nigeria strike plans. He calls the report false and reaffirms his loyalty to President Tinubu and the APC. Read his full statement.
MTN Nigeria has disbursed N100 million to 20 innovative startups in Lagos through its Cloud Accelerator programme, offering funding, mentorship, and access to its vast network to boost scaling.
Complete guide to University of Benin courses, JUPEB, part-time programmes, admission requirements for 2025/2026, and step-by-step application process. Learn about cut-off marks and fees.
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
The Federal Government has launched 240 solar-powered electric tricycles across 12 universities in Nigeria to aid student transportation. Find out which institutions benefited.
The Interior Ministry has approved the promotion of 24,202 senior officers across four paramilitary agencies to boost morale and service delivery. Read more on this significant development.