The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which is South Africa’s state-owned asset manager, has committed a significant amount of money—R656 million—to the SA-H2 Fund. This fund is a blended finance project …
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SMEDAN Secures N11 Billion, Creates 100,000 Jobs in Two Years – DG Charles Odii
The Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr. Charles Odii, has revealed that the agency has facilitated over N11 billion in financial support for …
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Tanzania Targets $2 Billion from Horticulture Exports by 2030 as Sector Gains Momentum
Tanzania is now aiming high in the agricultural sector, as the country sets a new target to hit $2 billion in annual horticulture exports by the year 2030. This goal …
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Yikodeen Gets $1.5m Boost from Aruwa Capital to Expand Safety Footwear Production in Nigeria
Nigerian safety footwear manufacturer, Yikodeen, has secured a $1.5 million investment from Lagos-based private equity firm, Aruwa Capital Management. The money will be used to expand Yikodeen’s factory, increase its …
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Dangote Packaging Targets African Markets After Boosting Production Capacity
Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, has revealed plans to enter export markets across Africa after ramping up its monthly production capacity of polypropylene bags from …
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How AI is reshaping workforce, creating job opportunities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how work is done across the world, and Nigeria is not left out. As businesses adopt automation, machine learning, and AI tools to help …
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Africa’s transition to a green economy is projected to generate substantial employment opportunities across the continent by 2030. A report by FSD Africa and Shortlist forecasts the creation of up …