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President Bola Tinubu has taken the decision to suspend all Social Investment Programs administered by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The announcement came through a statement released on Friday by Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information at the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The suspension, effective for a period of six […]
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has announced the resumption of arrears payments to beneficiaries of the N-Power programme by the Federal Government. N-Power, established in 2016 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, aims to tackle youth unemployment and foster social development. However, beneficiaries were owed several months’ salaries by the previous […]
In a significant development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the renaming of the N-Power programme to the Renewed Hope Job Creation Programme (RHJCP). This rebranding effort is aimed at not only changing the name but also expanding the reach and addressing various issues that have plagued the program. The key highlights of this transformation […]
The ProActive Northern Initiative (PANI) has has condemned the federal government’s suspension of the N-Power program or any part of the Social Investment Program and any person directly or remotely connected to the damaging decision. “We demand that the government immdiately reconsiders its decision and instead invests in expanding the N-Power program to provide opportunities […]
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has reassured N-Power beneficiaries that the 8-month debt, held by the consultant, will be settled promptly. Akindele Eghuwalo, the National Programme Manager of N-Power, conveyed this announcement following a meeting with representatives of the N-Power beneficiaries. “The good news is that the funds have been successfully […]
The government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the temporary suspension of the N-Power social intervention program initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari. This decision was communicated by the Federal Government through the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, during an interview on TVC News. Originally launched by President […]
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has expressed concerns about the inclusion of ineligible individuals in the NPower payment list. During a recent interview with Arise TV, Minister Edu discussed ongoing developments within her ministry, highlighting various challenges faced by the NPower program and outlining corrective measures being taken. Edu stated, […]
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has announced plans to overhaul the N-Power scheme, aiming to accommodate a larger number of beneficiaries and ensure prompt disbursement of stipends. Edu made this revelation in a statement issued on Sunday by her Special Adviser for Media and Publicity, Mr. Rasheed Zubair, in […]
The Federal Government, on Monday, in Abuja, approved the total sum of N19.24bn for the training of 50,000 non-graduate N-power beneficiaries and the procurement of taxiway lighting system in the Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja airports. The sum also covers consultancy services for the Dadin Kowa 40MW power project in Gombe State and the furnishing […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission(ICPC) as well as other relevant agencies have been urged to conduct a discrete investigation into the affairs of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The call for the investigation is with a view to saving the souls of 500,000 beneficiaries […]