Economy
FG Targets 3.22m Prepaid Meters to Cut Nigeria’s 5.6m Metering Gap
About 3.22 million Nigerian households are set to receive prepaid electricity meters under a Federal Government-backed programme aimed at reducing...
Education
FG approves ₦5.18bn for UBEC school upgrades
The Federal Government has approved over ₦5.18 billion to strengthen school infrastructure and improve learning conditions across Nigeria, as part...
Women Empowerment
Kebbi First Lady graduates women in Jega, Aliero skills programme
Hundreds of women in Kebbi State have completed various skills acquisition programmes organised by the Nasara Foundation, in a move...
Agriculture
FG to support 127,000 farmers with fertiliser ahead of 2026 wet season
The Federal Government has outlined plans to support 127,000 farmers with fertiliser ahead of the 2026 wet farming season, as...
Business
Ginger, FCMB SheVentures launch “Built to Last” programme for women
Ginger, a technology platform for beauty businesses, has partnered with FCMB SheVentures to launch “Built to Last,” a year-long initiative...
Digital Economy
NITDA launches digital economy system to drive Nigeria’s $1 trillion target
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a data-driven digital economy measurement system aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s ambition...
Bursaries
Oyo Announces ₦153.5m Bursary Screening for Law Students
The Oyo State Government has fixed the screening exercise for beneficiaries of its ₦153.5 million bursary for law students of...
Jobs
TVET Cohort 2 Training to Begin May 18 Nationwide
The Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme is set to commence formal training activities nationwide on...
Innovation
FG to Launch ECoN Programme Today in Kano
The Federal Government is set to officially launch the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) programme today in Kano, in a move...
Loan
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank offers ₦50,000–₦300,000 petty cash loans
NIRSAL Microfinance Bank (NMFB) has introduced its Petty Cash Now-Now facility, a microloan product designed to support petty traders, kiosk...
Education
FG to enrol 2 million children with disabilities into schools
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to enrol two million children with disabilities into Nigeria’s education system, as part of...
FinanceInternational
Ecobank moves to enable direct yuan payments for Africa–China trade by 2026
Ecobank is advancing plans to enable direct yuan settlements for African trade with China, in a move that could significantly...
Creative Economy
Apply: UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Creative Fund for Film, Fashion, Music
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, in partnership with Tech4Dev, has opened applications for the Creative Fund, a new initiative designed to...
Business
FG urges entrepreneurs to leverage ICSS as 14,000 trained, 17,967 jobs created
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to take advantage of the Inspire–Create–Start–Scale (ICSS) programme to access financing and expand...
Investment
FG targets $500bn investment deals ahead of Abuja global summit
Nigeria is targeting up to $500 billion in investment pledges and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) ahead of a major global...
Humanitarian Aid
Nigerians to Receive €33m as EU Announces €235m Humanitarian Aid
The European Commission has approved a €235 million humanitarian assistance package for West and Central Africa, with Nigeria expected to...
Agribusiness
Nigeria Produces Over 60 Million Tonnes of Cassava and Yam — FG
Nigeria’s position as a global powerhouse in root and tuber production has again come into focus, with the Federal Government...
Finance
Nigerians can now report banks to FCCPC as court dismisses UBA suit
Nigerians can now take complaints against their banks directly to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), following a...
Women Empowerment
Abia First Lady launches Ahiaoma programme, disburses ₦100,000 grants to market women
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has launched the Ahiaoma Market Women Economic Empowerment Programme,...
Trainee
PwC Shortlists Candidates for Graduate Trainee Assessment Test
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has released the list of shortlisted candidates for its Graduate Trainee Programme assessment stage, marking the next phase...
