The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to include youth empowerment programmes in its 2026 budget through the promotion of the National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme …
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Ecobank, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Partner to Empower MSMEs
Ecobank Nigeria and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) have partnered to empower over 10,000 MSMEs across Lagos through business training, digital tools, market access, and capacity-building programmes aimed …
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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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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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Can Localization Drive Nigeria’s Industrial Resilience?
Across Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, the chatter in factories, workshops, and tech hubs carries a common question—can Nigeria truly rely on local production to withstand global shocks? The past …
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Shea Nut Export Ban : Economic Boon Or Risky Gamble?
Across northern Nigeria, the shea nut harvest season has always been a quiet but vital part of local economies. Women and farmers in villages across Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger states …
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FG Unveils New Agric Investment Incentives, Targets 21m Jobs
The Federal Government has announced fresh agricultural investment incentives that it said could create 21 million jobs across the country. The new measures were unveiled on Tuesday as part of …
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Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme Targets Affordable Homes Nationwide
The Renewed Hope Housing Programme, launched under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious housing and urban development initiatives in …
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Uganda Equity Bank in Fort Portal has renewed its promise to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), describing them as the backbone of Uganda’s economy and a vital driver of …