Economy
Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Gets Boost with Japan-Funded Modern Equipment
In a major push for Nigeria’s infrastructure development, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commissioned a new set of...
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NEC Approves Grassroots Empowerment Plan for 8.8 Million Nigerians
The National Economic Council (NEC), in partnership with the Federal Government, has approved the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme,a nationwide...
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Nigerian Govt Launches CEYI to Train Youth in Waste-to-Wealth and Green Entrepreneurship
In a strategic move to empower Nigerian youth and advance climate action, the Minister for Youth Development, Olawande Emmanuel Ayodele,...
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Niger State Signs N1.8 Trillion Rice Offtake Deal with Dangote to Launch Nigeria’s Largest Rice Farm
Niger State has signed a ₦1.8 trillion guaranteed offtake agreement with Dangote Industries Limited to establish Nigeria’s largest rice farm....
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World Bank, Nigeria Partner to Provide Nationwide Digital Broadband Access
The World Bank has revealed plans to roll out a significant digital broadband access project across the country, in collaboration...
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Nigerian Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21.5 Billion Loan and N758 Billion Bond Plan to Fix Infrastructure and Settle Pension Arrears.
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Tinubu’s $21.5 billion foreign loan and ₦758 billion bond plan to fund infrastructure and...
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Nigeria Leads Push for West African Fuel Price Benchmark, Targets Regional Market Integration
Nigeria is spearheading efforts to establish a regional pricing benchmark for refined petroleum products across West Africa. The initiative, announced...
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Gombe Approves Over ₦2 Billion for Solar Streetlights and Rural Development to Boost Economy and Agriculture
The Gombe State Government, in partnership with several Local Government Areas (LGAs), has approved over ₦2 billion for solar street...
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The Economic Imperative: How Financial Literacy Drives South Africa’s Growth Potential
South Africa's economic development problems usually make headlines through discussions about joblessness and inadequate infrastructure along with unstable policies. The...
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AfDB, ILO Launch Youth Jobs and Skills Marker to Embed Employment in Africa’s Development Agenda
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a continent-wide initiative aimed at...
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