Tag: Poverty Alleviation
Nigerian Govt commits N500 billion to poverty alleviation
The Federal Government is putting the sum of N500 billion into wealth creation and poverty alleviation, Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo,…
Federal Govt. to reduce poverty through waste-to-wealth programme
The Federal Government on Tuesday said it would intensify efforts to ensure its “waste-to-wealth” programme alleviates poverty in the country.
Sokoto government, World Bank to expand partnership
The World Bank and Sokoto State Government have agreed to expand areas of mutual cooperation for development and poverty alleviation…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to eradicate poverty
Nigeria has pledged its commitment to eradicate poverty through various policies of the Federal Government to transform the nation’s economy…
We Are Creating Jobs From Grasscutter Farming
Prince Arinze Onebune, the CEO and Managing Consultant of Jovana Farms is undoubtedly one Nigerian who is passionate about job…
Ohanaeze Honours Obioma Imoke
Igbo cultural group, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has bestowed on Mrs Obioma Imoke, wife of Cross River State governor, the traditional title…
Lagos Deputy Gov Orders Fresh Virginity Test For Rape Victims
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has ordered fresh medical tests on the eight children allegedly raped by one man…
Cooperative Society Tasks Govt On Poverty Alleviation
The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society has tasked government at all levels to partner with cooperative societies in…
Lagos Assembly Plans Stricter Law Against Rape
The Lagos State House of Assembly is planning a stricter law against rape, a criminal act which is becoming a…
‘ACN Will Rule Nigeria’
Come 2015, by the special grace of God, Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, will take over the mantle of leadership…
Kate Henshaw, Bhaira Walk Against Rape
Versatile actress, Kate Henshaw and winner of Amstel Malta Box office 3, Bhaira McWizu, have joined other influential personalities for…
Lagos Assembly Gives Guidelines For Public Toilets
The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently drawing up guidelines for the building and management of public toilets in…
ACN Empowers Indigent Members
The Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Lagos Mainland Local Government chapter, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, has empowered indigent members of…
Lagos Councils Must Be Serious With Poverty Alleviation
The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Omotayo Oduntan, is the representative of…
Church Begins Poverty Alleviation Programme
Christ Apostolic Church, Ibudo Iyanu Ayige street, Orile Agege, Lagos, southwest Nigeria has embarked on poverty alleviation programme. The Minister-in…
Committee Chairman Warns Students Against Wasting Govt Funds
Students of skill acquisition centres in Lagos state have been warned to guide against wastage of government funds in the…
Yellow Card For Lagos Students
Following several reports of child abuse in the country, the Lagos State Government under the auspices of the Ministry of…
Oduntan Wants Better Welfare For Children
The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Eradication to intensify efforts…
Lagos Public Toilets Horrible, Lawmakers Cry Out
Lagos Public Toilets Horrible, Lawmakers Cry Out Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have lamented what they described…
Poverty Alleviation: Lagos Deputy Gov Tasks Financial Bodies
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, on Wednesday called on financial institutions to partner with the state…
137 Children Raped
At least, 137 children in Lagos State have been raped in the last one year, says the Lagos State Government.…
WAPA Builds Creche For Nursing Mothers
In a bid to provide succour for nursing mothers, the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA,…
15 Vie For Fashola’s Job
Fifteen candidates are currently battling to take over Babatunde Fashola’s job as Governor of Lagos State, South-West Nigeria. The 15…
Better Life For Artisans In Lagos
For decades, artisans such as bricklayers in the building industry have been neglected. They live in squalor despite the fact they…
Lagos Assembly Bids Member Farewell
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly and Igbogbo/Bayeku people of Ikorodu shed tears profusely today as the corpse…
We Have Obstacles Selling Babangida
The Women Leader of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, campaign organisation, Chief (Mrs.) Remi Adiukwu-Bakare, has disclosed that there are…
Group Donates Wheelchairs To Home
Some physically challenged children in Lagos, southwest Nigeria now have cause to smile as the Women Forum of Eko Club…
Lawmaker Tasks Govt On Collapsed Bridge
The governor of Lagos State, South West Nigeria, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, has been called upon to help rectify the…
Cab Operators Assure On Safety
Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association (LASTDCOA), operators of conventional taxi and cab system in Lagos State, has…
Chairmanship Aspirant Empowers Women, Youths
A chairmanship aspirant in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Saheed Dokunmu, has empowered women and youths…