By Esther Olaoluwa | The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards, with $65,000 in cash prizes available to innovative startups across the region, including Nigeria. The ECOWAS Commission…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced the opening of entries for the 10th edition of its Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition, giving undergraduate students an opportunity to develop ideas on strengthening local…
By Esther Olaoluwa | Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has launched a $100 million (about ₦133 billion) Viability Gap Fund to support strategic investments and attract more private capital into the state. Oborevwori announced the fund at the Delta State…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has commenced a nationwide recruitment exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking full-time employment opportunities across various positions within the agency. The recruitment is aimed at strengthening the agency’s workforce and improving…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has approved a ₦130 billion investment package aimed at expanding infrastructure, strengthening enterprise development and accelerating economic transformation across Nigeria’s North-East region. The approvals include a…
The CleanAce Foundation and Academy, in a strategic partnership with the MTN Foundation and the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), has officially launched the MTN-CleanAce Inclusive Fabricare Skills Empowerment Programme. This groundbreaking initiative is specifically designed to equip…
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has officially opened applications for its story support initiative under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity, and Accountability (CMEDIA) project. The call is specifically targeted at sub-national and local journalists who…
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has officially announced a call for applications for its latest specialized training programme. Operating under the Collaborative Media Project (CMP), the initiative is designed to empower local journalists with advanced skills to…
In a strategic move to bridge the gender economic gap, the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reaffirmed its dedication to female financial autonomy at the launch of the ‘HerFidelity’ Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0).…
The Federal Government on Thursday officially flagged off the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition items in Kebbi State, marking a significant step in the administration’s ongoing strategy to tackle food insecurity across the country. The initiative, which commenced…
