Abuja: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced a significant achievement, having mobilised over N11 billion in financing support for small businesses over the past two years. This initiative, which falls under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has also facilitated the creation of more than 100,000 jobs nationwide. According […]
Day: May 29, 2025
Foundation Calls for Increased Rights for Women with Disabilities in Adamawa
Yola: The Adamawa People with Disabilities and Vulnerable Support Initiative (ADPWDVSI), a non-governmental organisation, has urged for greater inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in the Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. Mrs. Salamatu Abdullahi, Executive Director of ADPWDVSI, made this call during the conclusion of a project aimed at empowering […]
NADF and GIZ Commit to Gender-Inclusive, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Nigeria
Abuja: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agriculture through gender-inclusive and climate-smart financing models. The two organisations made the commitment at the Validation Workshop on Climate-Smart and Gender-Inclusive Financing in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the workshop, which featured key stakeholders, […]
Obasanjo Celebrates Unity and Talent at National Sports Festival
Abeokuta: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has lauded the National Sports Festival (NSF) as a demonstration of Nigeria’s abundant talent and a testament to national unity. Obasanjo conveyed his message through a recorded video shown at the conclusion of the 22nd NSF held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Obasanjo […]
FCC Commissioner Honoured with Outstanding Personality of Year Award
Abuja: Mrs Ginika-Tor Williams, the Federal Commissioner representing Enugu State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has been awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Personality of the Year 2025’ at the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) 2025 held in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the award ceremony, organised by Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN), […]