economic development

Unlocking Africa’s Trade Potential: NCDMB Highlights Power of Collaboration for Inter-Country Success
Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), emphasized that Africa holds immense potential to generate wealth through...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), emphasized that Africa holds immense potential to generate wealth through collaborative efforts. He highlighted that the continent’s abundant natural resources can drive sustainable economic growth and significantly reduce poverty levels. Ogbe noted that Africa possesses over 10% of the world’s...

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Bauchi Government Launches Exciting Roadshow to Gear Up for Upcoming Economic Summit
The Bauchi State government is gearing up to conclude its series of nationwide investment roadshows with a major event in Kano today, as it intensifies...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Bauchi State government is gearing up to conclude its series of nationwide investment roadshows with a major event in Kano today, as it intensifies preparations for the highly awaited Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit. Scheduled for October 8 and 9, 2025, the summit will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Bauchi International Conference Centre...

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Livestock Minister Champions Job Creation and Food Security for a Stronger Future
Mukhtar Idi Maiha, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to transforming the livestock industry into a key engine for job...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Mukhtar Idi Maiha, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to transforming the livestock industry into a key engine for job creation, social stability, and food security across the nation. Speaking to a group of livestock journalists, Maiha revealed that the ministry has formulated a comprehensive National Livestock Resilience Strategy (NLRS)...

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Half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Children Trapped in Extreme Poverty, Warn World Bank and UNICEF
A recent analysis conducted by the World Bank in collaboration with UNICEF highlights a troubling stagnation in the fight against extreme child poverty in Sub-Saharan...

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2 months ago2 months ago

A recent analysis conducted by the World Bank in collaboration with UNICEF highlights a troubling stagnation in the fight against extreme child poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite global advancements. Over the last ten years, the proportion of children living in severe poverty in this region has remained alarmingly high, with more than half still enduring...

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Tinubu Administration Prioritizes Tackling Youth Unemployment – SGF
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), emphasized the Bola Tinubu administration‘s strong commitment to tackling youth unemployment across Nigeria....

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2 months ago2 months ago

Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), emphasized the Bola Tinubu administration‘s strong commitment to tackling youth unemployment across Nigeria. He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the newly appointed executive council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), led by Comrade Jethro Annum, in Abuja. Akume...

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Lagos: Africa’s Fintech Powerhouse or an Infrastructural Time Bomb Waiting to Explode?
Lagos has transcended its reputation as merely Nigeria’s largest city to emerge as the leading fintech hub across Africa. According to a 2025 StartupList Africa...

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Tech
2 months ago2 months ago

Lagos has transcended its reputation as merely Nigeria’s largest city to emerge as the leading fintech hub across Africa. According to a 2025 StartupList Africa report, the metropolis boasts 503 active fintech startups-more than twice the number found in any other African city. Since 2020, Lagos has witnessed the birth of 256 new fintech ventures,...

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UK Expert Urges Nigerian Governors: Ignite the Creative Economy Today, Not Tomorrow!
Professor Lyndsay Duthie, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in the United Kingdom, has called on Nigerian...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Professor Lyndsay Duthie, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in the United Kingdom, has called on Nigerian policymakers to prioritize the rapid advancement of the nation’s creative economy, emphasizing that the moment to act is now, not in some distant future. During a formal visit to the...

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Governor Mbah Challenges Nigerians to Harness Culture as a Catalyst for Economic Growth
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called on Nigerians to harness the nation’s rich cultural heritage as a catalyst for economic empowerment, job creation,...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called on Nigerians to harness the nation’s rich cultural heritage as a catalyst for economic empowerment, job creation, and sustainable development. At the inauguration of the three-day Culture and Creative Economy Summit held at Landmark Nike Resort, Enugu, Governor Mbah, represented by the Secretary to the State Government,...

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Federal Government Takes Bold Steps to Resolve Digital Payment Glitches and Supercharge e-Commerce Growth
The Federal Government is actively addressing challenges to ensure smooth digital payment systems and e-commerce operations nationwide. Led by the Office of the Vice President...

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2 months ago2 months ago

The Federal Government is actively addressing challenges to ensure smooth digital payment systems and e-commerce operations nationwide. Led by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and development partners, this initiative aims to enable Nigerians to effortlessly transfer funds via mobile devices and other digital platforms....

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Plateau Project Set to Boost Household Incomes, VC Confirms
Professor Shadrack Best, Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, highlighted that the Alfalfa project is designed to boost household income and wealth by cultivating...

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2 months ago2 months ago

Professor Shadrack Best, Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, highlighted that the Alfalfa project is designed to boost household income and wealth by cultivating a highly nutritious forage crop. Known as the “queen of forage,” alfalfa is rich in crude protein and easily digestible, making it an excellent feed option for cattle, sheep, goats,...

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