Folorunso Alakija
25 Nov
To empower women across Africa, Flourish Africa, the non-governmental organisation founded by Africa's foremost businesswoman and philanthropist, Apostle Folorunso Alakija, has once again taken strides in uplifting female entrepreneurs.
3 Aug
Flourish Africa has empowered 501 female entrepreneurs with various skills and provided 100 beneficiaries with N2 million seed grants each for their businesses, having emerged successful from a business pitch competition. Speaking after the Flourish Africa Business and Life Skills Training Programme in Lagos, the founder, Folorunso Alakija, congratulated the second batch of entrepreneurs on…
8 Mar
Over the years, Nigerian women have been rewriting women's narrative across the globe: setting new standards and forging new paths, for the sole goal of gender equality. For this year's International Women's Day, we celebrate these powerful Nigerian women breaking glass ceilings internationally. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Dr Ngozi is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.…
18 Feb
The Rose of Sharon Foundation (ROSF), in partnership with CHECK Medicals, a healthcare organisation, recently organised free bi-annual medical outreach for widows, children, and orphans. The programme was designed to provide sustainable physical, mental, and emotional health care for the overall wellbeing of over 300 beneficiaries. The services offered during the programme included general consultation/treatment,…
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From the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, came the revelation that 1,633 mining licenses have so far been revoked. Speaking yesterday during the launch and public presentation of a book titled: "The Beauties of Nigeria" in Abuja, he explained that the measure has led to a successful reduction in illegalities in the mining…
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The Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), a prominent non-profit organization combating gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria, hosted its fifth annual advocacy WARIF No Tolerance March, against Gender-based Violence worldwide, as part of its annual campaign to commemorate the United Nations (UN) 16 Days of Activism. The campaign has had a growing reach and impact…
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The Nigerian Navy has confirmed the arrest of 17 people caught engaging in the illegal siphoning of crude oil in Ondo state. Navy spokesperson, Commodore Adedotun Olukayode Ayo-Vaughan, in a statement said the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Igbokoda in Ondo on Wednesday at about 10:00pm detected the suspects. Ayo-Vaughan added that the Naval officers arrested…
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Gunmen on Thursday attacked players and officials of the Sunshine Stars football club of Akure along the Benin-Ore highway. A ball boy for the team whose identity is yet to be disclosed was said to have been shot during the attack, while the Manager, Seun Betiku, and some other officials sustained varying degrees of injuries.…
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A group of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from Kano State has called on the Bola Tinubu-led federal government to do whatever it could to ensure that Kano State is not destabilized. Together with other well-wishers, the people with disabilities today gathered at Karonmajigi community in Abuja to draw global attention to the need for restoration…
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NG-CARES has held a three-day step-down training on gender-based violence (GBV) in Asaba, Delta state, and called for the elimination of gender-based violence in Nigeria. Participants were drawn from nine states, including the host Delta, Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Rivers, Cross Rivers, Abia, Imo and Bayelsa states. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Economic Planning…
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The Nigerian Army has presented 2023 merit awards to officers and men of the force who have distinguished themselves in various examinations conducted. Presenting the award to soldiers in the TRADOC officers mess in Minna, Niger State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, said the award is a laudable initiative worthy…
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The Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on public petition, Mr Mike Eteba yesterday grilled officials of the Economies and financial crimes commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Correctional Service...