Youth empowerment
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Connect Initiative, a socio-political group of entrepreneurs and professionals is set to commemorate the 60th birthday of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, by empowering 60 vulnerable people from across the 31 Local Government Areas of the state. The empowerment programme scheduled to hold in Uyo, the State capital on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 would…
18 Apr
Critical stakeholders in the Niger Delta region, from the academic, thought leaders, experts in different fields and policy makers on Wednesday met at a public lecture series hosted by Advocate Newspaper to x-rayed and proffered solutions Nigeria's leadership challenges. In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, the management of Advocate Publication Limited, publishers of Advocate Newspaper,…
4 Apr
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Junior Chamber International (JCI), Ikeja Branch has indicated its resolve to focus on four key projects in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while restating its commitment to youth empowerment.
20 Mar
Umuahia North Local Government Area in Abia State has entered a partnership with GetBundi Education Technology to educate as many as 1,000 Umuahia North youths with various digital skill sets. The programme, which is open to young men and women from Umuahia North LGA aged 18-35, will cover digital skill courses that will make them…
4 Mar
President Bola Tinubu and Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, yesterday, in Doha, witnessed the signing of historic agreements between both nations, opening a gateway for leveraging the potential of cooperation in pivotal sectors of education, enterprise development, investment promotion, youth empowerment, mining, tourism and sports.
11 Feb
Prophet Isaac Olaomo, the Founder of The Mantle Prayer Ministry has called on the Church to rise and save the youths both in the Church and in the nation from being lured into the quagmire of worldliness, separation from God and bleak future.
6 Jan
A foremost Nigerian social commentator and community leader, Morris Monye, has been appointed as Chairman of the Delta State Esports Association. Monye’s appointment was announced by the President of the Nigerian Esports Association, Yahaya Maikori, on Saturday, January 6th , 2024. In a statement made available to The Guardian, Morris Monye noted that Esports has…
6 Jan
The Group Managing Director, Afrinvest West Africa, Ike Chioke, has reiterated the company's commitment to supporting the youth towards achieving their life goals. He spoke ahead of the Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin match against Rangers International of Enugu. The Afrinvest West Africa chief promised a N2.5m prize to the winning team. The match…
3 Jan
Nchoke Autonomous Community in Ideato South council of Imo State has budgeted Fifty Million Naira to empower 2000 youths of the area with entrepreneurial skills and opportunities.
1 Jan
Hon. Esosa Iyawe, member representing Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo State at the House of Representatives, has felicitated with Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on the successful Ugie Ewere Festival Ceremony, held earlier this month. Ugie and Ewere festivals, which are perhaps the most colourful and crowd-…
21 Dec
Nafisat Buge, a 26-year-old political activist and entrepreneur, is joining the Kwara State executive council, again bolstering youth representation in the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration which has become renowned for inclusion, gender parity, and commitment to sustainable development. Ms Buge is now scheduled for parliamentary screening on Thursday at the Kwara State House of Assembly.…
16 Dec
A firm, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited has trained and empowered 150 youths on enterprise development and skills acquisition in Ogun State. Its Managing Director, Mr Ralph Gbobo, disclosed this during the graduation ceremony of 150 youths trained in skills acquisition from host communities in Ogun. The beneficiaries completed the five-day enterprise development training programme (EDP)…
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The Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council (Trade Union) has strongly condemned the recent layoff of over 370 workers from the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC).
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Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has implemented a cabinet reshuffle in the state. Affected by the reshuffle are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor; and the Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu.
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The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ben Okolo, who represented the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun at a public dialogue on state police on Monday, has clarified a statement credited to him on the matter which has drawn reactions from many quarters.