ASHENEWS reports that the Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim has disclosed that the federal government is set to empower 5,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with N10 million each for entrepreneurial ventures upon completion of their service. The Minister stated this during her visit to the NYSC temporary Orientation Camp in Paikoro, Niger state. “In line with this, we are introducing significant reforms to the NYSC program, integrating skills development and entrepreneurship into your service year. These changes are designed to make your NYSC experience a period of national service and a time to…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the regulation of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets is under its full control and regulation.
ASHENEWS reports that a non-governmental organization, the Adonai Health and Development Foundation (AHADEF) has provided free Hepatitis and HIV testing for widows in Keffi, Nasarawa state. The exercise, according to the organisers is in commemoration of this year’s International Widow’s Day. Speaking in an interview, the CEO of the foundation, Nwagwu Franklin said that the widows also received free Malaria testing, Health Education, HIV Testing, Hypertension screening ( Blood Pressure), drugs, Food items and counselling. Speaking on the significance of the day, he noted that the day provides an avenue to remember and care for the women. “The informed decision…
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