Wema Bank Commences Second Edition of FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme For Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

The first cohort of the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme, an initiative anchored by Wema Bank in conjunction with the Federal Government of Nigeria, to train and equip two million youth and one million Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country with digital skills for sustainable success, was started in 2023.

A statement from the bank quoted Wema Bank’s Executive Director of Retail and Digital Business, Tunde Mabawonku, as saying, “We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting MSMEs and with the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme, it is all about the bigger picture—which is why we have partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria to augment the scale of this programme’s impact.

“By tailoring this programme to suit the needs of both entrepreneurial-minded and professionally inclined Nigerians, we are not just arming SMEs for more efficient business management and growth, we are also equipping Nigeria’s workforce for increased productivity and the ripple effect will not only create more viable employment opportunities for Nigerians towards reduced unemployment and underemployment rates but further drive economic growth and national development, boosting Nigeria’s position on the global playing field.

“The digital revolution is moving sporadically and by empowering our youth and MSMEs with in-demand digital skills, we are ensuring that Nigeria is not left behind as the world evolves.”

Wema Bank revealed that since the commencement of the first cohort of the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme in 2023, over three hundred thousand Nigerian Youth business owners and entrepreneurs have leveraged the platform as a launchpad for their business and career success.

The unique cohort featured 100% virtual learning sessions through which participants from the thirty six states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory FCT were provided with self-paced online learning experiences.

According to Wema Bank, cohort 2, which begins in the second quarter of 2024, will transition to physical training sessions and the curriculum will cover key digital skills, including software engineering, product management, business analysis, cloud computing and product design, among others.

Referring to the FGN -ALAT programme as an eye-opener for all, a beneficiary of Cohort 1, Mariam Isah, said, “It’s almost unbelievable all I’ve learnt in just this one-month virtual training.

“I started this training simply looking for a way forward for my business but I have unlocked secrets that are life-changing not just in my business but in all aspects of life.”

Source: https://punchng.com/wema-bank-launches-second-edition-of-fgn-alat-digital-skillnovation/

Npower News On Payment Today Friday 7th June 2024

According to Npower News on payment today Friday 7th June 2024, reports from sources online claim that beneficiaries of Npower batch c will receive their 9-12 months stipends by the end of this month, although this reports are sketchy at the moment, we will continue to monitor the authenticity of this information which has since gone viral online.

Beneficiaries of Npower batch c are implored to always consume information from reliable sources online and are to exercise patience while awaiting their Npower payment there are lots of federal government schemes and initiatives they are to take advantage of. Beneficiaries of Npower will receive their Npower payment when the suspension of Npower is called off, and the Npower portal becomes active again, another reason why Npower payment is being delayed is due to the ongoing investigation in the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation which has since taken forever to be concluded.

Latest Npower News Today Friday June 7th 2024

According to Npower News, the National Association of Npower beneficiaries today through the Npower national coordinator to inform beneficiaries of Npower batch c that there is good news coming their way soon.

The Npower National Coordinator said "Good news ahead, stay tune" and this has attracted lots of attention and mixed reactions from beneficiaries of Npower batch c such that beneficiaries of Npower batch c are beginning to wonder in amazement what could this good news be.

Recall that in previous publications and videos, the Npower national coordinator through the official Facebook page of the National Association of Npower beneficiaries had said that npower payment will by June this month and the suspension of the National Social Investment Programmes will be lifted last month, although the National Social Investment Programme has only been lifted partially that is the conditional cash transfer program which is a component of the National Social Investment Programmes, beneficiaries of Npower are expecting the next announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be that of the lifting of the suspension of Npower.

We Will Make Sure Lagos State University (LASU) Students Benefit From Student Loan — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, assured students of the Lagos State University, (LASU) Ojo, that they will benefit from the Federal Government student loan scheme.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also awarded the overall best student of the university, Olaniyi Olawale, with a sum of ₦10,000,000

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke at the university’s 27th Convocation and 40th Anniversary in Lagos.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu words: “This is my 4th Convocation Ceremony as a University Visitor, and it is always a pleasure to be here, on one of the most important days in the lives of thousands of people, sharing in the boundless joy of the present, and the exciting anticipation of a future rich with personal and professional possibilities.

“Under my administration, the Lagos State Government is committed to empowering students in our state-owned tertiary institutions to unlock their full potential.

“We aim to foster a generation of innovative thinkers, problem-solvers, and great leaders, who will drive sustainable development in Lagos State and beyond.

“To this end, we recognize that sustaining a world-class university requires significant financial investment. As we seek to surpass previous achievements and maintain the upward trajectory of the University’s growth and development,

“We will live up to all our responsibilities, as envisioned by the founding fathers and by our T.H.E.M.E.S Plus strategic governance agenda, which includes Education and Technology among its core pillars.

“We will, as the Lagos State Government, work with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, to ensure that the new national student loan program opens up to students of state-owned educational institutions in Nigeria, as promised, and without delay.

“We will ensure that students of the Lagos State University fully benefit from this laudable policy.”

“We will not relent in our efforts to ensure that no member–student or staff–of the university community is left behind. And we know that when LASU thrives, the communities and residents around it will benefit greatly as well.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/06/students-loan-well-ensure-lasu-students-benefit-sanwo-olu/

Conditional Cash Transfer Programme Benefits Poor And Vulnerable Nigerian Households

The State programme manager of the Conditional Cash Transfer Unit in Gombe, Abubakar Jatau, has said the conditional cash transfer program continued to make a positive impact on poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

The State programme manager of the Conditional Cash Transfer Unit in Gombe, Abubakar Jatau made this statement during the National Cash Transfer Office - Conditional Cash Transfer ( NCTO -CCT) organised Stepdown Orientation training to State Conditional Cash transfer staff, local government Desk officers, conditional cash transfer facilitators and local government grievance redress officers.

The event was held at Amina Town Hall Conference Centre in Gombe, the Gombe State Capital.

The State programme manager of the Conditional Cash Transfer Unit in Gombe, Abubakar Jatau stressed that the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) has been the government’s most successful programme in providing support to the poorest and vulnerable individuals in urban and rural households across Nigeria.

The State programme manager of the Conditional Cash Transfer Unit in Gombe, Abubakar Jatau, also stated that thousands of pour and vulnerable people have greatly benefited from the project and continue to do so.

The recent National Social Safety Net Program scale-Up (NASSP-SU) Orientation step-down training to trainers, desk officers, conditional cash transfer facilitators, local government grievance officers and state conditional cash transfer staff.

The State programme manager of the Conditional Cash Transfer Unit in Gombe, Abubakar Jatau, highlighted that previously, conditional cash transfers only covered 73% of rural poor and vulnerable populations, with only 13% of Urban being included.

However, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the federal government made efforts to support the urban poor and vulnerable in the country.

Also speaking, Bilkisu Dausa Musa, the Training and Communication Officer of the Gombe State Conditional Cash Transfer Unit, stressed the significance of the federal government’s Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) project in supporting poor and vulnerable populations.

Bilkisu Dausa Musa, emphasized the extensive training conducted for stakeholders involved in the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme and reiterated the program’s positive impact on beneficiaries.

Musa highlighted the collaboration between the National Social Safety Net Program scale-Up (NASSP-SU) with Gombe State underscoring their efforts to boost the morale of beneficiaries across the country.

Bilkisu Dausa Musa, also stressed the role of the National Social Safety Net Program scale-Up (NASSP-SU) in scaling up the conditional cash transfer program and targeting beneficiaries in all eleven local government areas of Gombe State, both in rural and urban areas, using data from National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASCO) and State Operations Coordinating Units (SOCU).

https://leadership.ng/cash-transfer-initiative-benefits-vulnerable-nigerians/