First Lady Remi Tinubu launches nationwide empowerment for 37,000 Women
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has launched a nationwide empowerment programme for 37,000 women petty traders.
Speaking at the inauguration of the scheme on Thursday in Kaduna, she said the programme was geared towards economic empowerment and poverty alleviation.
Tinubu said the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme was aimed at supporting 37,000 women petty traders across the nation.
Speaking on behalf of the first lady, Hajiya Laila Bara’u, wife of the Deputy Senate President, emphasised the crucial role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the resilience of women entrepreneurs in driving local economies.
“We are all aware of the challenges faced by SMEs, especially petty traders who form the backbone of our local economies.
“These challenges have not deterred the strength of our women,” she added.
Tinubu reiterated that economic empowerment remains a core objective of the Renewed Hope Initiative, aligning with the broader economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“Empowering women economically is not just a moral imperative but a strategic one.
”When women thrive, their families thrive, and by extension, our communities and nation prosper,” she added.
The first lady also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the RHI State Coordinators, First Ladies of various states, and all the stakeholders involved in making the programme a reality, commending their efforts in identifying and supporting the traders
In his goodwill message, Gov. Uba Sani,
represented by his Chief of Staff, Sani Kila, lauded the initiative as a significant step towards uplifting women and enhancing their dignity.
“This capitalisation grant for 1,000 women petty traders in Kaduna State is a step in the right direction.
“Today, we are sowing seeds for the economic empowerment of our women.
”When you empower a woman, you empower a family, community, state, and nation.”
Sani explained the state’s ongoing efforts to support women entrepreneurs through soft loans and emphasised the importance of inclusion in technology for economic progress.
“Our administration recognises the strategic role of ICT in driving economic growth and improving lives.
”Through the state’s partnership with Google Africa for the ArewaTech4Ladies Skills Development Project, we have empowered 3,500 women and girls with skills in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial applications of digital technologies.”
In her remarks,Hajiya Hafsat Sani, wife of the governor, represented by the State Commissioner for Finance, Shizzer Bada, praised the RHI for its comprehensive approach to addressing critical societal needs.
“The Renewed Hope Initiative has brought hope to women and their families,”she said
According to her ,the strategic initiative, with its targeted approach of creating jobs, improving healthcare, advancing agriculture, and alleviating poverty, is exactly what the country needs at this moment
She emphasised the transformative impact of the grants, stating that they will help recapitalise existing businesses, strengthen and expand women’s enterprises, and ultimately change lives for the better.
“Women petty traders with no hope of getting support have been given hope today.
”Changing the lives of women means changing families and the nation,” Sani said.
The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports the programme was unveiled simultaneously across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
It provides grants of ₦50,000 each to 1,000 pre-selected women petty traders in each state.
NAN further reports,the total disbursement amounts to ₦1.85 billion, underscoring the administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for Nigerian families.(NAN)
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President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing
President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).
Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
The president attended the summit alongside some members of his cabinet.
On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The agreement is aimed at deepening economic cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and investment, and enhancing technology transfer.
It will also expand collaboration in key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy.
In his address at the summit, Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE would jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos in February.
The initiative is designed to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows into Nigeria.
Tinubu also said Nigeria targets mobilising up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance.
He said the funds would support energy transition reforms and expand nationwide access to electricity. (NAN)
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APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor
APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied receiving a letter from Gov. Dauda Lawal seeking to defect to the party.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there were speculations across the state over Lawal’s move to defect to APC.
A statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, described the speculations as fabricated.
“The party came across a fabricated report purported to have emanated from one Tambarin Gusau claiming that Go Dauda Lawal has sent a letter to the party wanting to join the APC.
“The report is malicious, unfortunate, unfounded, mischievous and showed the unprofessional manner which some people can go in misleading others and causing chaos in a stable and a peaceful party like the APC.
“The APC has responsible channels where everything is done in a guided manner,” Idris said.
According to him, the party has not received any letter from Lawal as claimed through the imagination of the writer nor was the party aware of any recent moves by the governor to defect from the PDP to the APC.
“All members of the party and indeed the public especially in Zamfara should therefore disregard such report.,” Idris added.(NAN)
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282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos
282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos
A Qatar Airways passenger plane on Friday made an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos after developing a technical fault mid-flight.
The aircraft, which had 248 passengers and 12 crew members on board, was forced to land abruptly after the malfunction was detected while it was operating within Nigerian airspace.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement released by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.
According to him, the agency was alerted to the situation through its 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines, prompting an immediate response from emergency officials.
He explained that upon receiving the distress call, the LASEMA Response Team (LRT) was swiftly deployed to the airport to assess the situation and provide necessary support.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team confirmed that the aircraft was in distress,” the statement noted.
“The pilot executed a safe landing on the runway at Murtala Mohammed International Airport with LASEMA Response Team and other emergency responders standing by on extreme high alert on the runway.
“Collaborative efforts of the multi-agency responders were coordinated. After proper check by the pilot and the engineering crew, the aircraft was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and prompt repairs.”
“All passengers of the distressed airplane were evacuated safely; no injuries reported, no loss of lives,” the statement said.
Despite the technical issue and the emergency landing, the agency stated that there was the aircraft experienced no major damage.
“The aircraft has been secured on the apron. Recovery activities have been completed,” the statement added.
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