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100 Women Traders Receive ₦10 Million Empowerment Grant in Abuja

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11 months ago

November 30, 2024

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By Alexis Uchendu

The Frugal Empowerment Foundation has disbursed ₦10 million in grants to 100 female petty traders in Abuja, with each beneficiary receiving ₦100,000 to enhance their businesses.

The initiative, executed under the Foundation’s Small Business Empowerment (SBE) scheme, is aimed at supporting financially vulnerable women.

Since its inception in 2019, the scheme has empowered hundreds of women across Nigeria, aligning with the Foundation’s mission to combat poverty and uplift underserved communities globally.

Speaking at the event, Peter Osezua, founder of the Foundation and popularly known as “Frugal,” stressed the importance of empowering women to attain financial independence.

“This initiative targets women who are financially struggling to sustain or grow their businesses.

“By providing these grants, we aim to strengthen existing ventures and encourage new ones,” Osezua said.

Osezua, who is based in London, highlighted the Foundation’s extensive impact since 2017, boasting over two million community engagements globally and more than 500 women empowered in Nigeria alone.

Esther Tawasimi, Special Adviser to the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman on Women Affairs, praised the initiative, describing it as a unique opportunity to directly uplift market women and petty traders.

She reaffirmed AMAC’s dedication to empowering low-income earners through various programs, including training in fashion design, fish farming, and catering.

Tawasimi also announced plans by AMAC to empower 300 women and 300 youths in December, with a focus on ICT skills for young girls.

“Empowering women and youths is a core passion of my chairman, and we remain committed to supporting those with limited financial resources,” she stated.

This event highlights the increasing efforts of non-governmental organizations and local councils to address the financial challenges faced by vulnerable women, fostering economic growth and self-reliance in local communities.

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Tinubu Hails Abati at 60 as ‘Brilliant Public Intellectual’

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5 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and broadcaster, Dr. Reuben Abati, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a brilliant public intellectual whose work has enriched national discourse.

In a statement on Friday, President Tinubu lauded Abati, whom he fondly calls “Rubi Rubi” for his excellence in journalism, academia, and public service.

“A public intellectual, author, columnist, law graduate, and broadcaster, Dr. Abati has distinguished himself in every role from academia to journalism and as a television anchor,” Tinubu said.

He commended Abati’s “insightful articles and analyses,” which he noted have continued to enlighten and inspire Nigerians, and praised his service as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The President also felicitated Abati on the launch of his three new books,bPortraits: People, Politics and Society; A Love Letter and Other Stories; and How Goodluck Jonathan Became President, released to mark his diamond jubilee.

Born on November 7, 1965, Dr. Abati is a renowned columnist, Arise News anchor, and former deputy governorship candidate of the PDP in Ogun State.

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Use Digital Skills for Community Impact, Remi Tinubu Urges Women

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5 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Onilede Titi Faith

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged participants of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI)/Huawei Women in Tech training to apply their digital skills toward solving community challenges and driving innovation.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the programme in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu encouraged the 300 beneficiaries drawn from the six geopolitical zones to continue learning and adapting to new technological trends.

“Use your new skills to solve real problems in your communities because true innovation is only valuable when it improves lives,” she said, while appreciating Huawei Nigeria for partnering with RHI to empower women.

She noted that the training aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises women’s empowerment, inclusive growth, and digital transformation.

Huawei Nigeria’s Managing Director, Chris Lu, described the initiative as a step toward placing women at the forefront of the global digital economy, adding, “When women rise, nations thrive.”

The Women in Tech programme, held between April and October 2024, equipped participants with practical digital skills to enhance their businesses and participation in Nigeria’s digital economy.

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FCT Police Confirm Arrest, Arraignment of Regina Daniels’ Brother

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5 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Huldah Shado

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command has confirmed the arrest and arraignment of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.

In a statement on Friday, the FCT Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the police received a petition against Ojeogwu and three others on October 28, 2025, alleging criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, theft, and cyberbullying.

She explained that Ojeogwu ignored several police invitations before being arrested in Lagos under a court-issued warrant and transferred to Abuja for investigation.

Adeh said he was arraigned on November 6 and has been remanded pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

She reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to due process and professional policing standards.