Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has said Nigeria’s unemployment rate has fallen to about 5 percent under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Aremu …
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FG to List 1,000 SMEs on Capital Market to Boost Growth and Job Creation
The Federal Government has announced plans to list at least 1,000 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the Nigerian capital market as part of efforts to expand access to long-term …
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Rivers Government Revokes N134bn Secretariat Contract with CCECC
The Rivers State Government has cancelled the N134 billion contract earlier awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state secretariat complex in …
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FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Boost Employment and Labour Market Efficiency
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide initiative aimed at connecting skilled Nigerians with decent job opportunities and strengthening the country’s labour market infrastructure. The …
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World Bank says affordable electricity key to Africa’s job creation and economic transformation
The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity is vital to unlocking Africa’s potential for job creation, industrial growth, and poverty reduction. In a new blog …
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Dangote Cement Holds Drivers’ Retreat in Obajana to Promote Road Safety
Dangote Cement Plc has held a special drivers’ retreat at its Obajana plant in Kogi State as part of efforts to improve road safety and strengthen best practices in fleet …
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Mahama Pushes 24-Hour Economy Bill as Ghana Sees Falling Inflation and Renewed Investor Confidence
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Cabinet has approved the 24-Hour Authority Bill for onward submission to Parliament, marking another step in his administration’s drive to establish a 24-Hour …
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Access ARM Pensions Urges Nigerians to Embrace AVCs for Retirement Security
Access ARM Pensions has intensified its campaign to raise awareness about Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), stressing that they are one of the most effective ways for Nigerians to achieve financial …
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Nigeria’s Private Sector Records Stronger Growth in August as Inflation Eases
Nigeria’s private sector recorded stronger growth in August 2025 as improved customer demand and easing inflationary pressures boosted business activity, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ …
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PepsiCo Partners DP World, Invests $20m in New Chips Plant to Boost Local Sourcing in Nigeria
PepsiCo, the multinational food and beverage giant, has deepened its presence in Nigeria with the unveiling of a new snack production plant through a strategic partnership with global logistics company …