Foundation Impacts 33 States with 206 Projects In just two years of operation, the Bet9ja Foundation has carried out 206 humanitarian projects across 33 states and the FCT, touching the lives of over 65,000 Nigerians through impactful initiatives. Speaking during a media tour in
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has announced plans to introduce three major initiatives to promote family unity, protect vulnerable children, and fight poverty at the grassroots level. These programmes are aligned with President Bola
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended a helping hand to vulnerable families in Kaduna State through the distribution of 35,000 bags of 10kg rice. This is part of its annual National Food Intervention Project, which targets over one million underprivileged Nigerians across the country. Each of Kaduna’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) is set […]
Photo Credit: World Health Organization In celebration of the 14th African Vaccination Week (AVW), the Ondo State Government, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), UNICEF, and other health stakeholders, united to raise awareness and provide free vaccines to children. The event took place from April 24 to 30, […]
At the 6th Industry Summit held at the Chartered Institute of Bankers House in Victoria Island, Lagos, experts urged Nigeria’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies to focus more on quality, health-conscious products, and sustainability to remain competitive. The event, championed by brand expert Goddie Ofose, was themed “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences
President Bola Tinubu As Nigerians joined the rest of the world to mark Workers’ Day on May 1st, President Bola Tinubu praised the Nigerian workforce, calling them the backbone of the country’s economy. In a heartfelt message shared on his official X handle, the President acknowledged the contributions of workers across all sectors — from […]
Sterling Bank Sterling Bank has once again shown what it means to be a truly people-focused institution. After making headlines with its Zero Transfer Fees campaign through the OneBank app, the bank has now introduced free bus rides for Lagos commuters — a bold move aimed at easing the daily struggles of Nigerians. Free Rides […]
NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched two new mobile tools—Scan 2 Verify and the Green Book App—to tackle the spread of counterfeit drugs, particularly in Nigeria’s North-East region. The tools were unveiled at a two-day sensitization workshop held in Gombe, bringing together key […]
The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an International Consortium comprising Belstar Capital and ENKA to rehabilitate and expand water supply infrastructure across the state. This move aims to provide safe and reliable water to underserved communities. Improving Water Access Through Rehabilitation and Expansion According to
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major increase in the number of students enrolling in nursing programmes. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, enrollment numbers have jumped from 28,000 to 115,000 annually. This achievement reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare