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Katsina govt releases N8.5bn counterpart fund for women programme

The Katsina State Government has released N8.5 billion as counterpart funding for the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up. At least 800,000 women across the state are expected to benefit from the expanded programme. Mr Michael Ilesanmi, Senior Social Development Specialist and Task Team Leader, disclosed this on Friday in Katsina. He said the N8.5 billion ...

Senate: Kogi central constituents assure Yahaya Bello of victory

Kogi Central Senatorial District on Friday stood still as former governor Yahaya Bello returned home to a massive reception by constituents and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The homecoming, which attracted a huge crowd across the five local government areas of the district, was marked by colourful ...

Dangote Group urges Nigeria to boost production, cut imports

Dangote Group has urged Nigeria to strengthen domestic production, reduce import dependence and expand exports to build economic resilience and competitiveness. Hajia Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Regional Director, Dangote Group, made the call on Friday at the group’s special day at the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair. Wali-Abdurrahman, represented by Mr Abdullahi Dan-Musa, Group General Manager, said ...

2027: Tinubu Door-to-Door group launches campaign vehicles, posters in Yobe

The ‘President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Movement for Door-to-Door Campaign’ on Friday launched campaign vehicles and posters in Yobe, ahead of the forthcoming 2027 presidential elections. The group distributed the vehicles and campaign materials at the 27th August Stadium in Damaturu. The movement was led by its founder, High Chief Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), and National Coordinator, ...