Tag: #Investment
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AKWA IBOM, NETHERLANDS JOIN FORCES TO REVAMP AGRICULTURE
From greenhouses to dairy systems, Akwa Ibom is teaming up with the Netherlands to drive a new era of smart farming. The Akwa Ibom State government is set to partner with Netherlands to boost agriculture and unlock new opportunities in agro-tech and food production. The deal was unveiled at the Agrofood Fair Nigeria in Lagos…
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DANGOTE SOUNDS ALARM: GLOBAL OIL TENSIONS COULD HIT NIGERIA HARD
From fuel prices to daily survival, Africa’s richest man warns the Middle East crisis could ripple into every corner of Nigeria’s economy. Business mogul Aliko Dangote has warned that rising tensions in the Middle East could trigger serious economic shocks for Nigeria and other African countries. Speaking after meeting with Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos,…
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MALAYSIA–NIGERIA TRADE HITS $664M AS EXPORTS SURGE 20%
Stronger ties, bigger deals — Malaysia ramps up exports to Nigeria, driven by palm oil, machinery, and booming partnerships. Trade relations between Nigeria and Malaysia are heating up, with Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria jumping by 20.7% to $664 million in 2025 — a sign of deepening economic ties. Data from the Malaysia External Trade Development…
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BAUCHI EYES $200M AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BOOST
Governor Bala Mohammed says the state is ready to tick every global box to unlock a massive agriculture investment. Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed Bauchi’s commitment to meeting all international standards required to secure a proposed $200 million agro-industrial investment backed by the Islamic Development Bank and other partners. Speaking while receiving the Special Agro-Industrial Processing…
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PLATEAU GOV MUTFWANG NAMED SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR 2025
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has been honoured as Silverbird Governor of the Year 2025, hailed for his peace-building efforts and policies that are transforming Plateau State into a hub for investment and development. Former Plateau governor and Senator, Sen. Simon Lalong, described the award as a “well-deserved recognition” of Mutfwang’s measurable strides in restoring peace and…
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FG SWEARS IN SON BOARD TO BOOST INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
New leadership tasked with raising product standards, driving industrialisation and attracting investment. The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), signaling a renewed push to strengthen industrial growth and make Nigeria more attractive to investors. In Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said…
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ENUGU, UNDP PARTNER TO BOOST EDUCATION, ENERGY & DIGITAL GROWTH
Milestone MoU aims to fast-track development and attract investments to Enugu State. The Enugu State Government and UNDP Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering education, energy, trade, digital economy and more, linking the state to the UNDP Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). Speaking at the Government House ceremony, UNDP Resident Representative Ms.…
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OPEN THE DOORS BOTH WAYS: EXPERT DEMANDS VISA RECIPROCITY IN NIGERIA’S TRADE DEALS
No mobility, no real benefits — policy expert says trade pacts must work for Nigerians, not just capital The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, is urging the Federal Government to make visa reciprocity a non-negotiable part of Nigeria’s trade and economic agreements. In a statement from Abuja, Oluwafemi argued that…
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SHETTIMA BACK HOME AFTER POWER DIPLOMACY TOUR
From West Africa to Davos—Nigeria made its case on the global stage. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, and led Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
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AFDB, PRIVATE SECTOR VOW TO DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA’S GROWTH
AfDB and business leaders commit to boosting investment, job creation, and economic transformation. African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and top private sector reps from West, Central, and North Africa vowed stronger collaboration to accelerate the continent’s development. Speaking in Abidjan at the CGECI event, Tah emphasized the private sector’s central role in…
