#grants

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's initiative to provide N50,000 grants to petty traders in Nigeria has ignited discussions regarding the nature of political empowerment in the country. Critics are questioning whether such programs serve as genuine support for small businesses or are merely political tools for gaining favor.

Fujifilm has announced the GFX Challenge Grant Program for 2026, which will award five global and ten regional grants to support creators in realizing their projects. The initiative aims to foster creativity and innovation in the arts.

President Bola Tinubu made a playful remark on Thursday by calling his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ‘Iya Alakara’, which translates to the woman selling akara, a local delicacy. This comment comes in light of the controversy surrounding his wife's proposal to provide grants for women to sell akara and kulikuli, another local snack.

Pensioners receiving SASSA grants are employing various extreme strategies to stretch their limited monthly stipends, as they face financial challenges. These methods highlight the difficulties that many elderly individuals encounter in managing their finances on a tight budget, according to The South African.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has established a new $100 million fund that will provide cash grants to Olympic athletes. Olympians from both summer and winter games will be eligible to apply for grants of $10,000 following their participation in competitions.