Lagos Supports 733 Widows with Empowerment Programmes: How to Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 September 2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has supported 733 widows through empowerment and welfare initiatives designed to promote economic independence, protect rights, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.  The intervention was announced during the 2026

Katsina Expands Women Empowerment Programme to All 34 LGAs: Here’s How Women Can Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 July 2026

Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, while interacting with beneficiaries of the programme in Daura on Thursday. Photo: X | Dikko Radda The Katsina Women Empowerment Programme is set to reach more women following the announcement by Governor Dikko Radda that the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) will be expanded to all 34

FG, FirstBank Empower Nigerian Women with Vocational Skills to Fight Unemployment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 11 May 2026

First Bank Headquarters The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, alongside FirstBank and the African Projects Development Centre (APDC), has encouraged Nigerians—especially women and youths—to embrace vocational skills and entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial independence and economic growth.  The call was

FG Launches GROW Fund to Support 6,122 Youth Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 February 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the GROW Fund, a new financing window designed to help 6,122 young entrepreneurs who completed the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) programme to access affordable business loans.  The initiative is powered by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in partnership with Deutsche

YMR Partners Premium Trust Bank to Award ₦24m Business Grants to Young Entrepreneurs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 January 2026

The Young Ministers Retreat (YMR) has taken a bold step to support Nigerian youths beyond spiritual development by empowering them economically. At the 2025 edition of the retreat held at Redemption City, YMR partnered with Premium Trust Bank to award ₦24 million in business grants to young entrepreneurs.  Traditionally known for intense fasting and prayer, […]

Dangote Cement Launches Empowerment Programmes to Boost Livelihoods in Gboko Communities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 December 2025

Dangote Cement Plc has rolled out a wide-ranging empowerment initiative in Gboko, Benue State, aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable development in its host communities.  The programme is part of the company’s commitment to shared growth and was designed under a Community Development Agreement (CDA) signed with six mining communities in

INTELS Empowers 62 Women Through Skills and Entrepreneurship in Rivers State 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 December 2025

INTELS Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by graduating 62 women from its 2025 Women Empowerment Project Scheme, Synergy (WEPSS). The graduation took place at the Rosa Volpi Women Development Centre within the Federal Lighter Terminal at the Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone, Rivers State.  Launched

MTN Foundation, FG and Ogun Government Empower 1,000 Farmers Through Digital Agriculture 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 June 2025

The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Government and Ogun State Government, has launched AgriConnect—a digital agriculture initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 smallholder farmers with mobile-based agricultural tools and knowledge.  The project, launched on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, will provide selected farmers with access

Connecting African Artisans to Global Markets 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 December 2024

Giri Today is a new e-commerce platform that connects African artisans with global buyers – ARDnig Giri Today is a new e-commerce platform that connects African artisans with global buyers. It uses AI to streamline the buying process, ensuring authenticity, competitive pricing, and cultural connection. Artisans benefit from free product listings, while buyers can

Dangote Raises Alarm on Substandard Fuel Depot Operations 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 November 2024

Dangote’s refined petrol – ARDnig Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over a depot blending substandard fuel, which poses safety risks and undermines local industry. Misleading claims by some marketers about cheaper fuel are debunked, with calls for stricter regulation and public awareness.  Alert on Substandard Fuel Blending  The Dangote Petroleum