The North West Development Commission (NWDC) has unveiled plans to support more than 30,000 farmers and train 10,000 youths across the seven North West states as part of a broader regional development programme scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Prof. Shehu Ma’aji, disclosed this while presenting the agency’s mid-year performance report to the Senate Committee on the North West Development Commission. He said the commission has moved from institutional establishment to operational readiness, recording progress in governance, procurement planning, strategic partnerships and project development. According to Ma’aji, priority…
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The Federal Government has approved ₦3.6 billion to support tailors under the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen small businesses, create jobs and develop a more competitive artisan workforce. The Director-General of ITF, Dr. Afiz Ogun, disclosed this during the nationwide screening of applicants for the 2026 edition of the programme in Abuja. He said the screening exercise is designed to ensure that only genuine artisans benefit from the initiative, noting that applicants are being assessed not only on their documents but also on their skills, commitment and readiness for training.…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Renewed Hope Vocational and Skills Training Programme (VSTP)—a major initiative aimed at empowering young people and vulnerable groups with practical, income-generating skills. Nigeria job updates Key Figures Behind the Initiative The programme was flagged off by Bernard Doro, Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction It is implemented under the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) Aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu What the Programme Aims to Do The VSTP is designed to: Equip Nigerian youth and vulnerable populations with vocational and technical skills Promote self-reliance…
Nationwide Recruitment – Multiple RolesRecruiting Firm: Proten Consulting (on behalf of a reputable client)Location: Nationwide, NigeriaApplication Type: Ongoing Talent Pipeline Recruitment CSC recruitment news Proten Consulting is currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable client to build a strong talent pipeline for immediate and future opportunities across Nigeria. This nationwide recruitment drive offers diverse roles for qualified candidates seeking career growth and impactful work. Available Positions: POS Officer Merchant Support Officer Customer Support Officer Market Officer Key Account – Business Development (KA-BD) Merchant Management – Business Development (MM-BD) Direct Sales Manager (DSM) Role Overview:Successful candidates will contribute to business growth,…
In a major step toward ending estimated billing and improving electricity accountability nationwide, the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is accelerating efforts to close the country’s metering gap. Nigeria currently faces an estimated 5 million meter deficit, with only about 1,000 certified meter installers available nationwide—far too few to meet demand. To address this critical challenge, the government is scaling up capacity by training an additional 5,000 young Nigerians as professional meter installers and technicians. This initiative is part of the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), implemented through the Power Force Programme, designed to…
To end estimated billing, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is accelerating efforts to close the metering gap. The current certified meter installer pool is insufficient to address the estimated 7 million metering gap across the country. To bridge this gap and support the closure of the metering deficit within the next two years, the administration is training an additional 5,000 installers. Young Nigerians will be trained by National Power Training Institute of Nigeria and certified by Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency to expand the national installer pool and unlock meaningful income opportunities for the trainees as they support large-scale meter deployment…
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has begun distributing fertilisers, maize seeds and crop protection products to about 500,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Fund. Demographics The initiative is aimed at strengthening food security, increasing agricultural productivity and improving the livelihoods of rural farmers. It will cover more than 20 states and support the cultivation of approximately 520,000 hectares of farmland. According to the Bank of Agriculture, the programme is expected to add at least 2.6 million tonnes of food to Nigeria’s food supply, helping to improve food availability while supporting…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, has trained and equipped 50 women in Kano with renewable energy skills under its “She-Powers Energy Initiative”. NASENI, in collaboration with AMG Worldwide Ltd., presented certificates and NASENI-branded toolkits to the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries had completed training in solar energy installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Speaking at the event, on Thursday, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Engr. Khalil Halilu, said the initiative was designed to create women entrepreneurs and renewable energy champions across communities. Mr Halilu said the agency’s focus extended beyond technology to ensuring that innovation…
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has unveiled a strategic roadmap aimed at modernising its operations, expanding grassroots financial inclusion, and accelerating agricultural transformation in support of the Federal Government’s food security agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Ayodeji Sotinrin, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the institution is implementing operational upgrades and forging strategic partnerships to enhance the delivery of agricultural intervention programmes and empower smallholder farmers nationwide. According to the statement, the BOA is strengthening its agricultural delivery framework through expanded collaborations with state-level delivery platforms, licensed input suppliers, and international development…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has launched a N500 million zero-interest Grow Fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. SMEDAN Director-General, Charles Odii, announced the initiative during an engagement with the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) on Friday in Abuja. The engagement was part of activities by SMEDAN to mark the 2026 World MSME Day. Mr Odii said the revolving loan would be disbursed through cooperatives, trade unions, business member organisations and associations instead of individual entrepreneurs. According to him, the association-based model will improve accountability, loan recovery…