Tag: #IndustrialGrowth
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TINUBU CALLS ON NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged participants of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) to actively contribute to Nigeria’s inclusive governance and industrial growth during their strategic leadership training. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that developing Nigeria is a shared responsibility and called on emerging leaders to be agents of positive change. Highlighting…
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MAN SUPPORTS 15% IMPORT TARIFF ON PETROL AND DIESEL TO BOOST LOCAL INDUSTRY AND ENERGY SECURITY
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed strong support for the recently approved 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel, viewing it as a patriotic policy aligned with the Nigeria-First agenda. MAN Director-General Segun Ajayi-Kadir said the tariff will strengthen local content, promote value addition, and boost refinery capacity. Ajayi-Kadir highlighted that the tariff…
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NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA COOPERATION MARKS AFRICA’S STRONG VOICE AT G20
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised the growing cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa as a crucial platform ensuring Africa’s priorities are heard in global decision-making arenas. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, spoke at the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation and agriculture held in Abuja, ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg…
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OYO STATE HANDS OVER 90 HECTARES FOR MONIYA INLAND DRY PORT TO BOOST ECONOMY AND DECONGEST LAGOS PORTS
The Oyo State Government has officially handed over 90 hectares of land at Moniya, Ibadan, to the Federal Government for constructing the proposed Moniya Inland Dry Port. The handover ceremony took place on Friday with the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Bayo Lawal, passing the land to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy’s Permanent Secretary,…
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FEC APPROVES MAJOR FUNDING TO UPGRADE NATIONAL POWER INFRASTRUCTURE
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has green lit significant funding to modernise Nigeria’s power infrastructure, aiming to boost electricity supply and fuel industrial growth. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announced approval of four key projects, including a N13 billion compensation payout for the Lagos Transmission Industrial Project backed by a $238 million JICA loan. This…
