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Yishawu's 50% Discount Food Market Eases Lagos Burden

Lagos lawmaker Gbolahan Yishawu launches a 50% discount food market in Eti-Osa, providing subsidized staples to over 10,000 residents for Christmas. Read how this initiative is easing economic pressure.

ECN DG Launches 3-Day Digital Transformation Programme

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched a 3-day capacity-building programme to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and staff skills, aligning with the Federal Government's digital transformation agenda. Read more.

FG Launches Onion Aid for 600 Sokoto Farmers

The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.

FG, CREDICORP Empower 10,000 Women with Mobility Assets

The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt

Nigeria Expands SIYB Training to Fight Unemployment

Nigeria's Labour Ministry and the ILO have certified over 25 new SIYB trainers to boost entrepreneurship and tackle unemployment, informality, and underemployment, especially among youth and women.

Nigeria's Literacy Rate: 70.4% with Huge Regional Gaps

Nigeria's literacy rate stands at 70.4%, but the national average hides a crisis. Imo State leads at 96.43%, while Yobe lags at just 7.23%. Explore the data, causes, and solutions for a more literate Nigeria.

Foundation Advocates Digital Skills for Women, Youths

The Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo Foundation highlights digital literacy and funding as key to empowering women and youth in tech and agribusiness. Experts call for action to meet Nigeria's 70% digital literacy target by 2027.

France's FEF-OSC Programme Empowers Nigerian Women

The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.

UNESCO Media Literacy Centre Launch: February 2026

Nigeria's Federal Government announces a February 2026 start date for the world's first UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Centre in Abuja. Learn how this hub will combat fake news globally.

House Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to PAP Boss Over N26bn

The House of Representatives demands PAP Coordinator Dennis Otuaro appear before its committee over N26bn audit queries. Failure could lead to an arrest warrant. Meanwhile, nine PAP scholars graduate in the UK.

ValueJet Graduate Trainee Programme 2025: Apply Now

ValueJet Airline invites Nigerian graduates to apply for its 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. Gain hands-on aviation experience, mentorship, and career growth. Applications close 31 December.

MTN Releases N100m to 20 Nigerian Startups

MTN Nigeria has disbursed N100 million to 20 innovative startups in Lagos through its Cloud Accelerator programme, offering funding, mentorship, and access to its vast network to boost scaling.

FG Launches Device Credit for 15,000 Nigerians

The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.

Youths Trained in Media Advocacy for Social Change

At a Caleb University bootcamp, 50 youths were equipped with media literacy and creative skills to drive social change. Experts urged ethical digital engagement and activism through storytelling.

Mother tricks daughter, swaps $20 gift for N460

A Nigerian mother's viral TikTok video shows her exchanging her daughter's $20 gift for just N460. The story sparks online debate about parenting and financial literacy. Read the full story and reactions.

Mimiko: Boost Health, Education Investment Now

Ex-Gov Mimiko demands increased public spending on health and education, linking them to national development. He proposes a revamped school feeding programme and police decentralisation.

EFCC Invites Former AGF Malami for Questioning

Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami summoned by EFCC for mandatory questioning over financial matters. Malami pledges cooperation with anti-graft agency investigation.

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