Tag: #EconomicGrowth
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OVER 3,000 DELEGATES SET FOR AFDB MEETINGS IN CONGO AS AFRICA FACES $400BN FINANCING GAP
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says more than 3,000 delegates will gather in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for its 2026 Annual Meetings. The meeting, scheduled for May 25 to 29, will focus on addressing Africa’s widening development financing gap, estimated at $400 billion annually. Key discussions will cover infrastructure, energy, food security, climate adaptation and…
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FG TARGETS FOOD SECURITY, JOBS THROUGH AGRO-PROCESSING ZONES PROGRAMME
The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to reform Nigeria’s food systems and reduce post-harvest losses through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. Officials said the programme is designed to promote agro-processing, attract private sector investment, create jobs for youths and women, and strengthen food security across participating states. The government added that…
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UZODIMMA CALLS FOR STRONGER DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE GROWTH
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Federal Government to support investment, security cooperation and sustainable development. Speaking during an interactive session with diplomats in Abuja, Uzodimma said the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to strengthen institutions, restore investor…
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FG BEGINS SOUTH-WEST TOUR AHEAD OF COOPERATIVE BANK LAUNCH
The Federal Government has launched a South-West sensitisation and advocacy tour ahead of the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria rollout. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, began in Lagos and focuses on cooperative sector reforms, share capital mobilisation and digitalisation. Officials say the planned Cooperative Bank is expected to…
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BENUE SITTING ON “AGRIC GOLDMINE” — EXPERT URGES STATE TO CASH IN
A former president of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Charles Ibe, is urging the Benue Government to stop relying heavily on federal allocations and fully tap into its rich agricultural and livestock resources. Speaking in Makurdi during World Veterinary Day events, Ibe described the state as a “goldmine” of crops like soybeans, sorghum, millet, and…
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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,…
