empowerment
9 Apr
DentsuAgyle Nigeria, a Nigerian-based integrated marketing, media buying/investment, entertainment and production agency, has unveiled speakers and panellists for its one-day masterclass for students of the University of Lagos. Organisers of the masterclass noted that the event is curated for young female undergraduates and postgraduate students in mass communication and theatre arts departments, self-starters and entrepreneurs…
8 Apr
Building on the success of TechSis 2023, the first edition of its tech initiative aimed at empowering girls and women with digital skills to assume their rightful place at the heights of the digital economy, GetBundi Education Foundation has opened applications for the second edition tagged TechSis 2024. Whereas the first edition targeted 500 women…
4 Apr
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the university's graduands and students. During the 28th convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, Dr. Olowolafe announced the establishment of a N1 billion Innovative Fund designed to support agro-tech companies founded by the graduating…
9 Mar
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched a programme to train community folks on proper handling of public facilities for efficiency, long lifespan, and prudence. Launching the Kwara Training, Repair, Empowerment and Community Ownership (KWA-TRECO 1.0) in Ilorin on Thursday, the Governor said the initiative will train people across communities and instill in them a…
8 Mar
An experienced marketing communications specialist with years of experience, Ogechi Mbatu has crafted strategy and executed brilliant marketing campaigns for multinational and global brands including Bolt, where she is currently the marketing communications specialist. Passionate about marketing, driving growth, fostering strategic partnerships and delivering ROI to brands, she talks about her passion for gender equality…
28 Feb
Nedu, the multifaceted Nigerian media personality, sits down with The Guardian's IFEANYI IBEH to delve into his diverse career, from radio DJ to comedian to philanthropist. This interview explores Nedu's journey through the ever-evolving landscape of media, his approach to navigating controversy, and his latest venture: a scholarship program aimed at empowering 1,000 Nigerians. For…
17 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, emphasized the government's commitment to youth development and empowerment at the Kwara Books and Arts Festival (KWABAFEST). The Governor highlighted key initiatives and projects aimed at nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and equipping the youth with essential skills. The event, themed "Transcendence," focused on celebrating creativity, innovation, and the…
3 Feb
Sherifatu Eshinlokun-Adegbesan is a woman who wears many hats: educator, philanthropist, and social advocate. Her journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate changemaker is a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly children and young people. Driven by a desire to make a direct impact, she shifted gears from law to…
18 Jan
Declining fertility rates, driven by improved education, empowerment, gender equality, family planning and other shifting social norms, reshaping the world’s demographics while promising environmental benefits, pose challenges, making access to fertility care a policy consideration.
16 Dec
In life, the fellow who never makes a mistake takes his order from the one who does! The purpose of every mistake is to place a demand on our creativity and ingenuity. Mistakes don’t reduce your value, they actually elevate your thinking.[ad] Mahatma Gandi said, “Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes”.
14 Dec
Researchers from various countries in Africa have said the youths have the potential to unlock the growth of the continent, calling for their full empowerment.
13 Nov
Rosemary Olubode, founder of Rosemary Olubode Inspirational, aimed at helping women build an unbreakable bond with their spouses and performing their primary responsibilities at home, has explained why she is an incurable philanthropist. Rosemary Olubode revealed that she had a very humble beginning. She was born in 1975, in Jibowu, Lagos State, and was raised…
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Rising inflation and weak earnings have pushed 10 million Nigerians into poverty in 2023, the World Bank in its Macro Poverty Outlook for Nigeria: April 2024 has stated.
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is deeply worried about the various economic headwinds confronting the stability of the Nigerian economy.
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Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the country would be able to ramp up oil and gas production to feed Dangote and other local refineries by curtailing pipeline vandalisation and oil theft through its new partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces.
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Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, a chieftain of the party, Bola Ilori...
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Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Ahmad Aruwa, has accused the presidency of working against the party’s suspended National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
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Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta, says he must show his Arsenal side “support and love” after Bayern Munich knocked them out of the Champions League, reports BBC.
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