The Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, has disclosed that it has empowered over 12,000 of its students with various entrepreneurial skills aimed at making them …
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Nigerian Expert Advocates Community-Driven Water Governance at UN
A Nigerian rural development expert, Damilola Olajubutu, has taken Nigeria’s water access crisis to the international stage, calling for a fundamental shift in how water projects are designed and implemented. …
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Houston Declares July 5 ‘Ijaw Day’ to Honour Nigerian Culture
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has praised the official declaration of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City …
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Ramaphosa: R1 Trillion Set for Infrastructure to Grow Economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the South African government’s plan to invest more than R1 trillion in infrastructure over the next three years to improve the nation’s roads, ports, rail …
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FG Launches National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme to Train Youth
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), a new initiative aimed at training young Nigerians in market-relevant skills and directly connecting them to job …
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JCI Eko Trains Over 150 Graduates at After School Programme
More than 150 graduates, undergraduates, and young professionals have benefitted from the JCI Eko’s After School (LAS) programme, which was held at Ilaji Resort in Ibadan, Oyo State. The training, …
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Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest Locally, Says Economic Growth Depends on Domestic Investment
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest within their countries, stressing that it remains the only …
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Malawi Records Health Success with Second Polio Vaccine Dose Rollout
Malawi is beginning to enjoy major health benefits after introducing the second dose of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV2) as part of efforts to boost immunity against the deadly type …
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China, Egypt Deepen BRICS Ties with New Trade and Financial Agreements
As China and Egypt, now fellow BRICS members, prepare to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, both countries are strengthening their economic and political cooperation through major agreements …
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MiDA Partners IFC to Attract Big Investment into Ghana’s Agric Sector
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is working closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract massive investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector. This collaboration is expected to boost agribusiness development …