Tag: #EconomicGrowth
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€1.67B RAIL BOOST: TÜRKİYE, WORLD BANK LINK UP TO UNLOCK GLOBAL TRADE ROUTE
From Beijing to London, a faster track is coming — and Istanbul is right at the centre of it. Big money, bigger ambition. Türkiye and the World Bank have sealed a €1.67 billion deal to power the Istanbul Northern Railway Crossing Project — a move set to ease one of global trade’s biggest bottlenecks. The…
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BETTER LIVESTOCK, BETTER ECONOMY: FG PUSHES SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS
Treat animals right, grow the economy—Nigeria’s livestock future may depend on it. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says adopting sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth. Speaking at a conference hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, the minister stressed that humane treatment of animals isn’t…
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FOOD SECURITY FIX? EXPERTS SAY NIGERIA MUST TACKLE STORAGE, NOT JUST PRODUCTION
Nigeria grows enough food—but loses too much of it. Experts say the real problem isn’t farming, it’s what happens after harvest. The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa is calling for urgent investment in cold-chain infrastructure, warning that poor storage and logistics—not low production—are driving Nigeria’s food crisis. Speaking at the…
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ALAKE PUSHES ENERGY HUBS TO BOOST AFRICA’S MINING POWER
Minister says regional corridors could unlock billions and fast-track Africa’s industrial future. Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, is calling for the creation of regional energy hubs across Africa to drive cross-border mining and industrial growth. Speaking at the 11th Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., Alake said stronger collaboration between African nations…
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OSUN POLLS: APC CANDIDATE PROMISES JOBS, GROWTH AS HE GREETS MUSLIMS
Ahead of the Osun governorship race, the APC flagbearer is linking Ramadan values to his promise of jobs, youth empowerment, and economic growth. The APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, while reaffirming his commitment to job creation and economic development. In his Eid-el-Fitr message,…
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NIGERIA, UK CUSTOMS PARTNER TO BOOST TRADE & DIGITAL BORDER CONTROL
Nigeria is stepping up trade efficiency with the UK—this time through smarter data, tech, and tighter customs cooperation. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened ties with the UK’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to improve trade facilitation and digital border management. The move follows a high-level meeting in London under the Nigeria-UK Enhanced…
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KOGI BREAKS GROUND ON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ODODO LAUDS TINUBU
Kogi is set for takeoff! Governor Ahmed Ododo has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving a world-class international airport in the state, marking a historic milestone for Nigeria’s aviation sector. The project, officially handed over on Wednesday in Lokoja, will feature an 18.6-kilometre runway, cargo facilities, and capacity for 250,000 passengers annually on 4,000 hectares…
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NIGERIA ECONOMY ON STEADY GROWTH PATH, SAYS NGX CHAIR
From stabilization to major capital gains, Nigeria is attracting investor confidence. Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, has said Nigeria’s economy is stabilized and growing steadily. Speaking at the Africa Capital Forum in London, he highlighted stock market gains, with the NGX All-Share Index up 261% and market capitalization surging 325%. Kwairanga…
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TINUBU VOWS TO DEFEAT TERRORISTS, BOOST ECONOMY
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that the country will defeat terrorists and protect its unity and sovereignty. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu praised religious and traditional leaders for promoting peace and moral guidance. “Yes, terrorists are desperate, but Nigeria will never surrender. We are…
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NIGERIA URGED TO BOOST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered (NIM) says stronger professional management and governance are key to improving productivity and national economic performance. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos to mark NIM’s 65th anniversary, President Rtd. Commodore Abimbola Ayuba highlighted the need for enhanced management capacity across public and private institutions to drive efficiency, accountability,…
