Tag: #JobCreation
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BENSON FACILITATES FEDERAL JOBS FOR 22 IKORODU YOUTHS, PROMISES MORE OPPORTUNITIES
In a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment at the grassroots, a member of the House of Representatives, Babajimi Benson, has facilitated federal employment for 22 young people from his constituency in Lagos State. The beneficiaries, drawn from Ikorodu Federal Constituency, were formally presented with their appointment letters on Thursday after what was described as…
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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,…
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NDDC TRAINS 500 NIGER DELTA YOUTHS IN CNG VEHICLE CONVERSION
The Niger Delta just got a cleaner, greener boost! The Niger Delta Development Commission has trained 500 youths from the region in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) autogas conversion, equipping them with skills in clean energy technology and vehicle conversion. Speaking at the Uyo graduation, NDDC Managing Director Samuel Ogbuku said the six-week program aims to…
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NSIA TEAMS UP WITH UK FIRM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DAIRY SECTOR
Nigeria is set to revolutionize its dairy industry! The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to build an integrated dairy production platform. The project, announced by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, will feature 20,000 hectares of climate-smart forage, a 10,000-milking cow operation, and a processing…
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PLATEAU, BOI LAUNCH N4BN FUND TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESSES
Plateau State and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have teamed up to inject N4 billion into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), a move aimed at stimulating businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening the state’s economy. The partnership was sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Government House in Jos, with both parties contributing…
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ROAD-SIDE WELDERS TO GET CERTIFIED UNDER NEW SKILLS FRAMEWORK
No classroom needed — informal welders can now earn national certification while on the job. The National Institute of Welding (NIW) says it is moving to regulate and certify informal roadside welders, bringing them into Nigeria’s National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Speaking in Lagos, NIW President Dr. Solomon Edebiri said unregulated welding remains a major…
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INDIGENOUS SUPERMARKETS POWER NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE – LCCI
As Nigerian-owned retail chains expand, business leaders say local investment is reclaiming the market, creating jobs and boosting inclusive growth. President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, says the rise of indigenous supermarkets is key to Nigeria’s economic independence. Speaking at the opening of The Mart Supermarket, Isheri branch, he…
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AFRICAN ENERGY BANK TO RAISE $15BN FOR CONTINENTAL OIL & GAS BY 2030
Africa aims to fuel its energy future while creating half a million jobs! The African Energy Bank (AEB) is set to mobilize $15 billion by 2030 to finance oil and gas projects across Africa, creating over 500,000 direct jobs in the midstream sector, the Association of Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has announced. APPO Secretary-General Farid…
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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,…
