The Presidency has lauded the invaluable contributions of Nigerian women and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to national development, describing them as the lifeblood of the country’s economy. Speaking at the 5th Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) Conference held in Abuja, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation in the Digital Economy, Ms. Chayla Shagaya, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs through targeted reforms that reduce the cost of doing business, expand access to finance, and promote gender-responsive policies for inclusive economic growth. Themed “Policy Reforms and Resilience Strategies for…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
India has expressed its willingness to share the key to the success of Indian women in politics and business. This offer was given on Thursday, 16 October, 2025, by the Indian High Commissioner Designate to Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Abhishek Singh, while handing over 2000 gift packs to the students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. He said India is willing to share its experiences with partners like Nigeria and appreciated the dynamic efforts underway in Nigeria for women’s empowerment and inclusive development. The envoy acknowledged the government’s focus under the Renewed…
The General Abdulsalami Abubakar led National Peace Committee has announced plans to deploy the newly inaugurated Election Information technology hub in its Security and peace process in the forthcoming Anambra governorship poll. Gubernatorial election in Anambra State has been fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for 8th November 2025. The Peace committee launched the Election Security Information Hub, which is expected to provide verifiable data that the committee will be using to engage critical stakeholders in security and electoral process, on Wednesday to enhance its intervention work. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Gen. Martin Lurther (rtd) who…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has conducted an inspection tour of key legacy projects in Borno State executed by the administration of Prof. Babagana Zulum, including one of the 104 mega schools and newly installed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging terminals in Maiduguri. The tour was a highlight of the ongoing strategy meeting for Commissioners of Information from All Progressives Congress (APC)-governed states held in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. Accompanied by the Borno State Commissioner of Information, Prof. Usman Tar, and information commissioners from across the APC states, the minister assessed the scale and quality of…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has thwarted the kidnapping of an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), his wife, and others at the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in Lafia, Nassarawa State. A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said in adherence to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s marching order, the CG’s Special Intelligence Squad, in an aggressive gun duel against a notorious kidnap gang, has thwarted the kidnapping of an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service, his wife, and others at the Bukan-Ari area along Kurikyo Road in…
By Edwin Uhara Therefore, the challenges facing African Rural Women necessitated the celebration of Aisha Babangida’s efforts in giving rural women a voice and access through many of her NGOs. Still, because this piece is about the International Day of Rural Women, I limited the scope of this article to the Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman for what they are doing silently. There is no better time to appreciate the humanitarian gestures of Aisha Babangida, a woman who has been silently transforming the lives of people around her than using the occasion of this year’s International Day…
The RECONNECT Project (Reintegration and Empowerment for Connecting and Nurturing Opportunities of Vulnerable Populations and Returning Migrants) have graduated in Abuja 120 persons, mostly Nigerian returnees from unfortunate trips outside of the country. The three-month skill acquisition programme is designed to make them self-reliant and employers of labour. The project, according to the Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, has supported the economic and social reintegration of vulnerable groups, including returned migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons with disabilities (PWDs), and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) through vocational training and business start-up support. Mamedu, speaking at a graduation ceremony of…
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. “The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is issued,” a statement personally signed by the Minister and Attorney-General, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Thursday, 16 October, 2025, said. According to him, “it is important to note that…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has observed with utter disbelief the latest political theatre staged by Omoyele Sowore under the banner of a “Release Nnamdi Kanu” protest. The self-acclaimed revolutionary has, once again, demonstrated his uncanny ability to trivialize serious national issues in his endless pursuit of attention and cheap popularity. It is both baffling and laughable that Sowore, a man with no cultural or political connection to the South East, now parades himself as the rallying point of Ndigbo. It is sheer mockery – and an insult to a people of deep intellect, courage,…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commenced the rebuilding of the Yaba College of Technology’s burnt Bakassi Hostel with the Contractor taken over the project site of the hostel. The Governor, while delivering the 36th Convocation Lecture of the college last year pledged to rebuild the burnt hostel, which has been abandoned for some years after the fire incidence. The handover ceremony, held at the college’s main campus in Yaba, was led by Engr. Adedayo Adeyemi, Project Coordinator, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Lagos State, on behalf of the State Government. The event signifies the state government’s…