Lagos: Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community revitalisation with the revival of the Fanti Carnival. The state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, announced this at a news conference in Lagos. Benson-Awoyinka highlighted that the carnival, scheduled for April 20, is a living expression of history […]
Day: April 16, 2025
Red Cross Provides N77 Million Aid to Yobe Flood Victims
Yobe: The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Yobe Branch, has distributed N77,000 to each of the 1,000 victims affected by the 2024 flood disaster across the Fune, Bursari, and Gulani local government areas (LGAs) of the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, each beneficiary received an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card preloaded with N77,000 […]
SMEDAN’s Empowerment Initiative Targets Women and PLWD Cooperatives Across Nigeria
Abuja: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has initiated a significant financial empowerment programme for selected cooperatives in 21 states across Nigeria. Mr. Charles Odii, SMEDAN’s Director-General, disclosed this in a statement by Mr. Moshood Lawal, Head of Corporate Affairs, on Wednesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative seeks […]
Repositioning Technical Education for Nigeria’s Development: A National Imperative
Abuja: In today’s evolving global economy, the strategic development of a nation’s technical education sector is a cornerstone for industrial growth and socio-economic advancement. For Nigeria, a country with a youthful population and vast economic potential, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) offers a viable path to economic transformation, job creation, and technological innovation. […]
Presidency Partners with EdTech Platform to Empower Nigerian Youth
Abuja: The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has announced a partnership with an EdTech platform, Stability and Sustenance, aimed at harnessing the potential of young Nigerians. Mr. Sadiq Rabiu, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, shared this development during a news conference on Tuesday. According to […]