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UNGA78: Nigeria launches talent export programme in New York

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong In line with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda to diversify the Nigerian economy, create sustainability opportunities, and generate about 50million jobs for the youths, the Federal Government yesterday launched a national talent export programme tagged National Talent Export

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FG adds 9,400 beneficiaries to N-power scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2018 0

The Federal Government has added another 9,400 beneficiaries to the N-power scheme under the Social Investment Programme, SIP. Addressing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting yesterday, Zaynab Ahmed, the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, said the SIP had up to 9.76 million beneficiaries at the moment. The minister said the N-power […]

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Farmers seek support for UN’s Zero hunger programme in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2018 0

Farmers in Nigeria under the Zero Hunger Commodity Associations, has urged government at all levels to support the Zero Hunger Nigeria Programme to achieve its targets and objectives particularly through farmers friendly programmes. The association, a subsidiary of the United Nations Committee – Zero Hunger Nigeria Forum – made the appeal in a communique issued […]

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30 Abia shoemakers leave for China, N65 million involved

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2018 0

The first batch of 30 Abia shoemakers Friday, departed for China to learn automated shoe making. Speaking during a departure ceremony put together by the state government for the first batch of nominees for the Abia/China Automated Shoe Training programme at the Government House, Umuahia, the Abia state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu said his government […]

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Abuja residents commend FCT minister over FHSS

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have again commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Muhammad Bello, on the efforts and improvement of Federal Health Service Scheme (FHSS) programme. The residents noted that contrary to the wrong implementation of Federal Government programmes in the past, that the present FCT administration has

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119 people benefit from Anchor Borrowers scheme in Akwa Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

No fewer than 119 people have benefited from the first batch of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) sponsored anchor borrowers programme, poultry component in Akwa Ibom State. The head of development finance of CBN, Uyo office, Mr Okoidegun Emmanuel announced this in Uyo on Tuesday during the official launching of the programme and disbursement […]

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Noise pollution: When a disorder becomes the norm

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

That noise is hazardous to human health is an understatement. More so, it is an enemy of the environment. An investigation has revealed that noise pollution in Nigeria is mainly generated from religious houses, record stores and bars. The most modern entrant to the noise scourge in the country is product promotions by companies, blaring […]

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N-Power: FG targets 30, 000 youths in A/Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

A total of 30,000 traders in Akwa Ibom State will benefit from the Federal Government’s micro-credit scheme under the first phase of its Social Investment Programme in the state. The State Focal Person, Social Investment Programme, Ita Okon, disclosed this recently in Uyo at the training of 310 N-Power volunteers that will register the beneficiaries […]

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Rivers, Akwa Ibom lose 200m euros

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2017 0

The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs has urged Rivers and Akwa Ibom state governments to pay their 30 per cent required counterpart funding for the European Union (EU) water project. The Minister, The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani made the call in an interview with our correspondents in Abuja on Saturday. […]