Akume lauds Tinubu’s non-interference in electoral process
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating an unalloyed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy through non-interference in electoral processes and upholding the independence of democratic institutions. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the national headquarters of the City Boy Movement […]
Masari’s free eye-care programme targets 2,000 patients in Katsina
No fewer than 2,000 residents suffering from various eye conditions in Kafur and Malumfashi local government areas of Katsina State are set to benefit from a comprehensive free eye-care programme initiated by the Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari.
YWFA Summit seeks fresh path to youth wealth, opportunity in Nigeria
LAGOS — The Youth, Wealth & Future Africa Summit (YWFA) has called for a fresh approach to youth development in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to move beyond conventional empowerment programmes and focus on equipping young people with the skills, networks and opportunities required to build sustainable economic futures. The summit, themed “Clarity. Capacity. Choice.”, is positioning […]
SME Mall launches ₦3m fund to strengthen women businesses
By Matthew JohnsonThe SME Mall has launched a business support programme for women entrepreneurs, combining a subsidised business diagnostic tool with capacity development and access to a ₦3 million support fund. The initiative, the Women in Business Support Programme, is designed to address a major constraint confronting many small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria: businesses […]
Oyetola not a ghost worker; ministry records N1.83trn revenue, policy wins in 3 year
By ‘Dayo Fasola The suggestion that the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, is a “ghost worker” is at odds with the record of the last three years. Since assuming office as the pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Oyetola has led a deliberate effort to transform Nigeria’s maritime sector […]
FCMB-backed agritech startups target expansion into East Africa
Nigerian agritech startups supported by First City Monument Bank are preparing to expand into other African markets as part of a broader push to scale homegrown agricultural technology solutions across the continent. FCMB noted in its AgriTech Alumni Impact Report that ventures such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash have demonstrated the potential to scale their solutions […]
