Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Date: July 4, 2025 Location: 36 State including FCT, Abuja Issued by Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation. The Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation is pleased to announce the official opening of the SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme (SCGS) , a targeted funding opportunity designed to empower small business owners, women entrepreneurs, artisans, youth-led enterprises, and community-based organizations across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with Ogbemudia's commitment to inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development , and grassroots empowerment through direct financial support, training, and business development services. About the Conditional Grant The Ogbemudia Rural Care Grant is a non-repayable financial support awarded to qualified applicants who meet the outlined criteria and agree to certain developmen...
STATEMENT ON THE COURT OF APPEAL JUDGMENT IN THE EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION PETITION 29th May, 2025 My good people of Edo State, Today, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgment on our petition challenging the declared outcome of the September 21st, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State. As with the judgment of the Tribunal, we have received this decision with deep disappointment, but also with unwavering resolve to continue our pursuit of justice. While we acknowledge the Court’s pronouncement, we believe that this judgment, like that of the Tribunal before it, failed to address the grave concerns we raised regarding widespread acts of non compliance with, and clear violations of the Electoral Act. These decisions appear, worryingly, to validate a dangerous pattern of electoral impunity that strikes at the very heart of our democracy and continues to erode public confidence in our electoral process. Our struggle has never been about personal ambition. It has always been about ...