The Nigerian Government has launched the Dream Centre, a mentorship and skills development hub aimed at empowering young people with the guidance, values, and digital tools needed for purposeful living and leadership. The centre, located within the Obafemi Awolowo University campus in Ile-Ife, Osun State, was established to address the growing gap in mentorship and…
The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform aimed at strengthening women’s economic participation and expanding access to opportunities across Nigeria. The platform, known as the Happy Woman App, is a secure digital interface designed to connect women to finance, skills development, markets, essential services, and government support. The launch coincided with the announcement…
The Federal Government has flagged off a free nationwide training programme aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with financial literacy and inclusion skills. This was announced in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications. The training programme prioritises women and youth, focusing on essential financial skills, digital…
The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out expanded agricultural programs, including NAGS 2.0 and a new Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-supported initiative, following the successful production of 2,536,184 metric tonnes of staple food crops under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP). Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made the disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja…
The Bank of Agriculture invites eligible and competent Farmer Aggregator Companies to express interest in participating as accredited aggregation partners under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund. This call is part of a broader effort to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chains and expand access to finance, inputs, and markets for smallholder farmers. MSME…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened applications for the 2026 Renewed Hope Ward Development Program (RHWDP), a grassroots initiative designed to deliver direct financial support and development resources to communities across all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The programme aims to empower economically active residents, boost local economies, and contribute to national economic growth under the…
The Federal Government has expanded its support for student entrepreneurship with the launch of the Student-Led Venture Capital Grant Programme, a nationwide initiative designed to help students in Nigerian tertiary institutions turn innovative ideas into viable businesses. Introduced by the Federal Ministry of Education, the programme allows eligible students to access equity-free grants of up…
The Federal Government has launched the Safe Nigeria Initiative, a nationwide youth empowerment and humanitarian skills programme designed to tackle insecurity by addressing its underlying socio-economic drivers. Also known as Youth Empowerment for Peace and Resilience, the initiative was unveiled on Tuesday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security…
The Katsina State Government has set aside ₦500 million to support women entrepreneurs across the state, a move aimed at stimulating local business growth, expanding market opportunities, and empowering women as key contributors to economic development. Governor Dikko Umar Radda unveiled the new funding initiative as part of broader efforts to strengthen the state’s small business ecosystem and address barriers that often limit access to…
LEAP Africa, in partnership with the Nigeria Youth Future Fund (NYFF) and funded by the Ford and MacArthur Foundations, is spearheading a transformative initiative: the Youth Action for Local Development (YALD) Project. We are launching a critical Data Collection exercise across all 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. This is a unique opportunity for young residents to provide the empirical evidence…