Tag: #EconomicEmpowerment
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FG ESTABLISHES OVER 8,000 LEARNING CENTRES FOR ADULT LITERACY
The Federal Government says more than 8,000 learning centres have been established nationwide to expand access to adult literacy and non-formal education. Dr John Edeh, overseeing the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed this on Wednesday May 13 in Abuja. Edeh, who is also the Director of literacy and Development,…
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AFCFTA: CBW AFRICA PUSHES FOR BIGGER WOMEN TAKEOVER IN AFRICAN TRADE
Africa’s biggest trade game is already on — and CBW Africa says women must stop watching from the sidelines and start playing to win. Lagos — The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW Africa) is calling on more women across the continent to fully tap into opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). CBW…
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SOCA FOUNDATION EMPOWERS FCT WOMEN WITH SKILLS, STARTER PACKS TO BOOST LIVELIHOODS
From soap-making to financial literacy, over 150 women in Abuja communities are getting the tools to turn survival into small business success. The Somalisa Okocha Care Foundation (SOCA) has empowered no fewer than 150 indigent women in the FCT with entrepreneurial skills, starter packs, and basic support items to help them build sustainable sources of…
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FG URGES WOMEN TO SEIZE TRADE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Government says empowering women in business is key to Nigeria’s economic growth. The Federal Government has called on Nigerian women to take advantage of opportunities in trade and entrepreneurship to help drive the country’s economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, made the call in Abuja while marking the 2026 edition…
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ABUJA MINISTER TELLS WORLD: SMART CITY VISION BUILT ON MOBILITY, SECURITY, DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, AND MORE
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has showcased Abuja’s bold smart city vision at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, highlighting strategic investments across five key pillars — Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance, and Economic Empowerment. Wike shared that Abuja is collaborating globally on cutting-edge projects like smart water metering with…
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EXHIBITORS PRAISE TRADE FAIR, CALL FOR BETTER PUBLICITY AND COORDINATION
Vendors hail platform for boosting sales and visibility but urge stronger promotion next time. Exhibitors at the ongoing “Eko Wears and Wares” trade fair, organized by NCAC and AJ Folly Africa Fashion, applauded the chance to showcase local crafts and grow their customer base. While sales and networking thrived, vendors like Fausat Ajayi and Maureen…
