…to translate investment commitments into tangible projects that would accelerate industrialisation and economic growth. He said: “The government has set aside $100 million, approximately N137. 8 billion as Viability Gap Funding to de-risk new investments in the state.” According to him, “This is a practical demonstrati…
…in areas of mutual benefit,” he said. He said both states could collaborate in trade, industrialisation, infrastructure development and investment promotion. Soludo disclosed that Anambra was developing a new commercial and industrial city powered by an aerotropolis, adding that both states could learn from each other’…
…and business membership organisations in Nigeria, promoting private sector development, industrialisation, trade facilitation, investment, and public-private dialogue.
…by investing in manufacturing, infrastructure, education, technology and export-led industrialisation rather than treating population growth as a burden. He said an ADC-led administration would focus on investing in manufacturing, agriculture, modern infrastructure, quality education, skills development and export-orie…
…where she stressed that value addition and beneficiation are essential to Africa’s industrialisation and long-term economic growth. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, she said the AfCFTA goes beyond the elimination of tariffs, serving as a framework for industrialisatio…
…tools for ensuring that gas produced in Nigeria supports economic growth and domestic industrialisation. Providing an update on industry performance, she said only 27 out of about 63 producing companies were allocated Domestic Gas Delivery Obligations, while only 23 of the allottees were actively supplying gas to domes…
…2.5 per cent of globally traded crude oil. He urged the Federal Government to place industrialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, insisting that no nation has attained prosperity without a strong manufacturing base. “There is no way to create jobs and prosperity without industrialisation,” Dangote said. “Th…
…Nigeria on course to raise industry’s GDP contribution to 25% by 2030 …Industrialisation is key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says Enoh By Juliet Umeh The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposi…
…Benue State, warning that the practice poses a serious threat to the state’s agro-industrialisation drive and local processing industries. The Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, made the appeal in a statement, urging farmers to supply their produce to the Bensono Concentrate Factory rather than sell…
…He expressed concern over the continued decline in credit to manufacturers, warning that industrialisation would remain constrained if productive enterprises could not access affordable financing. He also reaffirmed MAN’s support for tax reforms that modernise tax administration and improve revenue generation but oppos…
…of Trustees of CPEEL, Dr Diran Fawibe, emphasised that energy security is essential for industrialisation, economic growth, healthcare, education, job creation, and national competitiveness. He urged policymakers, industry leaders, universities and young professionals to move beyond policy conversations to practical im…
…said the project would support electricity generation, improve energy access, drive industrialisation and facilitate the development of new industrial value chains across the region. The agreement signed by the ECOWAS member states gives effect to the approval granted at the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Summit h…
…producing skilled technicians, artisans and technologists capable of driving Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic diversification. The registrar commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for championing reforms aimed at repositioning technical education through increased investment in skills development…
…chairperson The new chairpersons are expected to advance Nigeria's investment promotion, industrialisation, and non-oil export agenda under the Renewed Hope Agenda.Jumoke Oduwole-led Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment commented on the fresh appointments.
…the country from a developing nation into one of the world's leading economies through industrialisation, policies that attracted foreign investment, and a strong anti-corruption drive. While his leadership style attracted criticism from some quarters for being authoritarian, Singapore is regarded as one of the world's…
…Use of Energy (PUE) agenda sits at the critical intersection of energy, agriculture, industrialisation, financial inclusion, climate resilience, food security, rural development, and job creation. In his remarks, Managing Director of REA, Dr. Abba Aliyu, called for improved synergy and collaboration between the agency,…
…three pillars driving the government’s economic agenda: “improving productivity through industrialisation and value addition; optimising public revenue through tax reforms and simplified compliance; and promoting inclusion through investments in education, vocational training, women, youths, persons living with disabil…
…creation and food security programme with measurable targets for employment generation, industrialisation, investment attraction and poverty reduction. It added that it would continue to support policies that improve the welfare of Bayelsans while holding the government accountable.
…the structural challenges that SAP was intended to address—dependence on crude oil, weak industrialisation, unemployment, poverty, inequality, external vulnerability and fragile State institutions,” four decades after the reform began. Olukoshi outlined eight lessons from the experience, chief among them that “markets…
…across its refining, cement and fertiliser businesses as part of its drive to accelerate industrialisation across Africa. The proposed Kenyan refinery reflects a growing recognition across Africa that local refining has become increasingly critical to energy security, foreign exchange conservation, and industrial devel…
…for the collective economic advancement of Africans, stressing that Africa’s drive to industrialisation cannot remain a subject of theoretical discussion. President Tinubu stated this when he received a delegation from Afrieximbank, led by its President and Chairman of the Board, Dr George Elombi, to the State House, A…
…and Investment. Their participation is expected to enrich discussions on food security, industrialisation, local manufacturing, innovation, technology and value-chain development, all of which are critical to delivering affordable and sustainable housing across Africa. Serving as the Chief Host of the event is the Mini…
…governments. In his paper presentation titled, "Driving Private Sector Investment and Industrialisation in Nigeria's Marine and Blue Economy: Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth," Dangote, who was represented by the Managing Director of Dangote Port Operations, Simeon Omole, said, "This is not merely a food s…
…modern power during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century. The country embraced industrialisation, strengthened its military and introduced sweeping political reforms. These changes enabled Japan to resist colonial pressures and eventually emerge as a major world power. Instead of becoming a colony, Japan beca…
…and other Made-in-Nigeria product segments, while supporting the government’s industrialisation and export diversification agenda. Director of Cargo Services at RwandAir, Jean Bosco Gakwaya, said the partnership would enhance trade connectivity and improve access to African markets for Nigerian businesses. “This partne…