Tag: #JobCreation
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FG MOVES TO MAKE HOUSING AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME NIGERIANS, LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
Minister of Housing, Ahmed Dangiwa, says the Federal Government is committed to making housing affordable for low-income Nigerians through a new financial model under the National Social Housing Fund. Housing costs will be capped at one-third of income to ensure ownership is within reach for all. Dangiwa announced plans to boost local building material production,…
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KWARA PLANS GERIATRIC CENTRE TO BOOST ELDERLY CARE AND JOBS
Kwara Government is set to open a geriatric centre at Amoyo Rehabilitation Home to institutionalize elderly care and create jobs in the state. Announced during the 2025 National Older Persons Day in Ilorin, the initiative includes training caregivers to support seniors as family structures evolve. The event also showcased Kwara’s Indigenous Crafts, celebrating elderly artisans’…
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NBRDA AND LA SHIPSON SET TO PRODUCE HIV DRUGS LOCALLY BY 2026
Nigeria’s push for self-reliance advances with homegrown HIV drug manufacturing launch. The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and La Shipson Pharmaceutical Ltd have finalized plans to locally produce HIV drugs by early 2026. Following a recent MoU and a delegation visit, the initiative aims to fill healthcare gaps caused by reduced international aid.…
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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…
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AFDB CALLS ON AFRICA TO SEIZE TRADE DISRUPTION AS OPPORTUNITY
AfDB urges Africa to boost local industries, job creation, and climate-resilient growth. Dr. Sidi Ould Tah of the African Development Bank urged African nations at the CGECI Academy in Abidjan to turn global trade disruptions into a chance for economic transformation. He stressed stronger regional value chains, local raw material processing, and green industrialisation led…
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ONYEMA CALLS FOR HARMONISED NIGERIA-UK AVIATION RULES TO BOOST TRADE
Aviation as the vital link for seamless commerce and stronger Nigeria-UK ties. Air Peace Executive Officer Allen Onyema urged Nigeria and the UK to align aviation regulations to ease passenger and cargo flows, cut delays, and drive bilateral trade growth. Speaking at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce event themed “Trade without Borders,” Onyema highlighted the…
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ASHAOLU SAN URGES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO CURB CYBERCRIME, CALLS FOR GOVT ACTION
Former AG Titus Ashaolu warns rising cybercrime stems from lack of opportunities and urges governments to boost youth jobs and agriculture support. Ashaolu (SAN) stressed the urgent need for enabling environments that promote job creation and vocational training to steer youths away from crime. He called for more investment in agriculture and parental guidance to…
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TINUBU ARRIVES IN JAPAN FOR TICAD9, EYES BOOSTING INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo to attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), aiming to strengthen partnerships and attract fresh investments to Nigeria. Scheduled for August 20–22, the summit brings together African leaders, Japan, and global partners to drive Africa’s economic transformation. Tinubu plans to showcase Nigeria’s reform agenda, hold…
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LAGFERRY TRANSPORTS 2.5 MILLION PASSENGERS IN FIVE YEARS, EYES EXPANSION
Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has ferried 2.5 million passengers over the last five years, operating 19 terminals and 23 routes across the state’s waterways. Managing Director Abdoulbaq Balogun credited Governor Sanwo-Olu’s support for fleet expansions, including 14 locally-made boats added since 2020, boosting service and job creation. From 2020 to 2025, LAGFERRY covered over…
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ENUGU GOV LAUNCHES 100 CNG BUSES, PROMISES 20,000 JOBS AND ECONOMIC BOOST
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled 100 modern Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and five new bus terminals, pledging to create at least 20,000 jobs and drive the state’s GDP toward $30 billion in six years. The new transport system promises affordable, accessible, and seamless travel, supporting schools, markets, and major routes while…
