Tag: #InclusiveGrowth
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GERMAN CHAMBER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIA’S VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Giessen-Friedberg, Germany, has renewed its commitment to boosting vocational education, entrepreneurship, and institutional growth in Nigeria. Dr. Matthias Leder, the IHK’s CEO, shared this during a virtual media conference highlighting two decades of strong Nigeria-Germany collaboration. Since 2005, the partnership has trained over 600 Nigerians, advancing youth skills,…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS PAYMENT TO OVER 9,000 TERTIARY STAFF UNDER NEW SUPPORT FUND
The Federal Government has kicked off disbursing funds to more than 9,000 staff members across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to boost staff welfare, productivity, and innovation nationwide. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa praised the milestone, highlighting…
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SOUTHWEST REGION CALLS FOR HERITAGE REBIRTH AND UNITY AT CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT SUMMIT IN AKURE
Leaders and stakeholders from the South-West Nigeria region gathered in Akure on Wednesday to urge decision-makers and authorities to prioritize the heritage and unity of the zone. The two-day Citizen-Government Engagement Summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” was organized by Afenifere and DAWN Commission, aiming to deepen democratic processes and…
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CHINA AND AFRICA REAFFIRM PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE CHINA-AFRICA COOPERATION VISION 2035 IMPLEMENTATION
China and Africa have once again doubled down on their commitment to fast-track the implementation of their shared China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision, focusing on building a peaceful, sustainable, and people-centered community. This commitment was underlined during the 6th Abuja Forum themed “Deepening the Implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community…
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STATE GOVERNMENTS URGED TO DOMESTICATE GENDER POLICY IN AGRICULTURE FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Stakeholders at the National Validation Forum in Abuja called on state governments to fully adopt the revised National Gender Policy in Agriculture, ensuring adequate budget support and fostering innovation-driven communities. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture explained the policy’s alignment with evolving agricultural realities and its role in empowering women, youths, and…
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YOBE UNVEILS BOLD 3-YEAR PLAN TO HARNESS YOUTHFUL ENERGY FOR GROWTH
Yobe State is set to transform its future with a new three-year strategic plan for Human Capital Development and Demographic Dividends running from 2025 to 2027. Deputy Governor Idi Barde Gubana revealed that the plan, developed with Lafiya-UK, aims to harness the huge potential of Yobe’s young population, which makes up 65% of residents aged…
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UNCTAD CHIEF REBECA GRYNSPAN WARNS OF $31 TRILLION BURDEN STIFLING DEVELOPING NATIONS
The Secretary-General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Rebeca Grynspan, has sounded a loud alarm, revealing that a staggering $31 trillion debt burden is hampering the growth of developing countries worldwide. Speaking at the UNCTAD 195 Member States gathering in Geneva, she emphasized that this financial weight is a critical obstacle to…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MOTiON TO TACKLE POVERTY THROUGH COLLECTIVE ACTION
Over 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, but a new movement is rising! MOTiON, the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria, unites citizens and advocacy groups to fight social and institutional poverty through democracy, accountability, and reforms. Launched during the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a nationwide #PotsAndPans protest, MOTiON calls for…
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TONY ELUMELU URGES AFRICA TO UNLOCK $4 TRILLION IN PENSION FUNDS TO POWER GROWTH
Africa is sitting on a goldmine! Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and UBA, calls on governments to tap into their huge pension funds and fix the energy crisis to drive inclusive growth and innovation. Speaking at the UBA white paper launch in Washington, Elumelu stressed that trillions in African pension assets are stuck in…
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TONY ELUMELU CALLS FOR MAJOR AI AND DIGITAL INVESTMENT TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S POTENTIAL
Africa is ready for a tech leap! Tony Elumelu urges global cooperation to boost AI and digital infrastructure as a game-changer for productivity and prosperity. At a seminar during the IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington, Heirs Holdings Chairman Tony Elumelu emphasized that true productivity isn’t just output per worker but opportunity per person. He highlighted…
