Tag: #JobCreation
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NIGERIA’S $60B LOGISTICS GOLDMINE: TIME TO UNLOCK JOBS & WEALTH
Leaders and policymakers at the CLMI International Conference in Lagos slammed the brakes on Nigeria’s sleepy logistics sector—worth N3.5 trillion ($60B)—urging the Federal Government to supercharge it for massive job creation and economic firepower. Prof. Simon Emeje, CLMI Chairman, spotlighted its power to fund half the national budget if regulated right, blasting collapsed firms from…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CITRUS EXPORTS SOAR TO RECORD 203.4 MILLION CARTONS IN 2025
South Africa’s citrus exports skyrocketed by 22% in 2025, hitting a historic high of 203.4 million cartons (each 15 kg) and surpassing the 3 million-ton milestone for the first time. This record growth is credited to favourable weather, the maturation of new orchards, and enhanced farming efficiency in water management and pest control. Global demand,…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CITRUS EXPORTS HIT RECORD 203.4 MILLION CARTONS IN 2025, UP 22%
South Africa’s citrus exports surged by 22% in 2025, reaching a historic total of 203.4 million cartons (each weighing 15 kg), breaking the symbolic 3 million-ton threshold for the first time. The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) credits favorable weather, new fruit-bearing orchards, and improved farming efficiency, including enhanced water management and pest…
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NIGERIA TAKES STRONG STEP WITH 15% TAX ON IMPORTED PETROL AND DIESEL TO BOOST LOCAL REFINING
Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has praised the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15% import tax on petrol and diesel, calling it a move that will grow the economy, promote local production, and create jobs for youth. ECCIMA President Sir Odeiga Jideonwo highlighted the negative impact of excessive importation on…
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SOLAR-POWERED MOBILE “BREAD BOX” BAKERY LAUNCHED TO CREATE JOBS AND BOOST COMMUNITIES
Engineer and entrepreneur Mr. Henry Dakpokpo has unveiled the innovative “Bread Box” mobile bakery in Abuja’s Apo area—a solar-powered, containerized bakery designed to tackle unemployment and make affordable bread accessible nationwide. Speaking to NAN, Dakpokpo explained that high rent and logistics costs often make bread expensive, so the solar-powered movable bakery cuts costs while providing…
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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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WORLD BANK UNVEILS IFC2030 STRATEGY TO BOOST PRIVATE CAPITAL AND JOB CREATION
Big moves ahead to create jobs globally! World Bank President Ajay Banga announced the IFC2030 strategy, designed to mobilise private capital and turbocharge economic growth by strengthening partnerships between governments and businesses. Banga explained how the journey shifts from public sector-led early growth to private sector-driven job creation. The strategy hinges on building strong infrastructure,…
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RIVERS STATE CANCELS ₦134 BILLION SECRETARIAT CONTRACT, ORDERS REFUND FROM CCECC
Rivers State is hitting reset! The Executive Council has revoked a huge ₦134 billion contract awarded for renovating the state secretariat, citing procedural lapses and safety concerns. The contract, given to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during emergency rule under former administrator Vice Admiral Ibas, has been cancelled. The council, led by Governor Siminalayi…
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WORLD BANK LAUNCHES AGRICONNECT TO BOOST GLOBAL FOOD PRODUCTION AND JOBS
The World Bank has kicked off its AgriConnect initiative aimed at transforming smallholder farming, boosting employment, and strengthening food security worldwide. Announced during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, the program targets the 500 million smallholder farmers who produce most of the world’s food but often lack access to markets, finance, and modern technology.…
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NGF AND UNDP DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA’S STATES
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have strengthened ties to drive sustainable investments and grow state economies. A UNDP delegation recently met with NGF in Abuja to focus on innovative financing to close infrastructure and fiscal gaps across Nigeria’s 36 states. They agreed to formalize their collaboration with a…
