…governance structures, approved a facility energy management framework and cleared eight private sector proposals for further engagement after they emerged from about 70 submissions received during the National Healthcare Electrification Investor Matchmaking Week held in Lagos. He said the decisions marked a major step…

…manufacturing industry through collaboration between government, the military and the private sector. Ibanga said the project aligned with the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen local manufacturing, create skilled jobs and position Nigeria as a defence production hub in Africa. He described AEGIS-X 2.0 as a sym…

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for private-sector investment in agriculture to achieve national food security and reduce poverty. The post Bagudu advocates private sector investment to advance food system transformation appeared first on Tribune Online.

…a $100 million, equivalent to N137.8 billion, as a Viability Gap Fund to de-risk private sector investments, pledging the speedy execution of agreements reached at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit. Meanwhile, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday said De…

…access to foreign capital for Nigerian businesses and strengthen the country’s organised private sector. The statement read, “The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, under the leadership of Jani Ibrahim, has officially commenced applications for its $150m Offshore Expansion Fa…

…towards digitising the origination of foreign direct investment for Nigeria’s organised private sector. The operational framework and application portal were jointly presented by the Chairman of the Joint NACCIMA–ODDO BHF Working Group Committee and former Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr Waheed Olagunju,…

…arguing that the Monetary Policy Rate had climbed sharply under Tinubu, crowding out the private sector and making borrowing too expensive for manufacturers.Atiku said food prices, unemployment, naira depreciation, and business closures represented the true economic scorecard of the administration, adding that no offic…

…society,” he said. Tinubu, however, urged other faith-based institutions and the private sector to support the government in the task of nation-building. “The government alone cannot build the nation of our dreams. We require strong partnerships with private institutions that share the vision of building an enlightened…

…pact. Okala called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and the private sector to eliminate barriers to trade and investment and build a truly integrated African market. “As we move from policy to implementation, our collective responsibility is to ensure that the opportunities created by AfCFTA bec…

…and creating lasting impact The post ‘We need greater collaboration between government, private sector, and industry stakeholders to grow entertainment in Oyo State’ appeared first on Tribune Online.

…of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1tn economy, pledging deeper collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation. According to the minister, the integrated industrial complex is one of the most significant investments in Africa and a model for the type of in…

…licensed customs agents, freight forwarding practitioners, terminal operators, and other private sector stakeholders who interface with the NCS.

…work closely with state governments across the South-West, traditional institutions, the private sector and development partners, and to avoid treating sister bodies as competitors. “Across the world, successful regions are those that invest in innovation, human capital, technology and regional integration. “The South-…

…and poverty reduction. Speaking on behalf of the Joint Committee on Industry and Private Sector, Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research, Administration, Finance and Budget, and Public Accounts, the committee’s Co-Chairperson, Hon. Alhagie Darbo, said MSMEs remain the backbone of West African economies but continue…

…will be no exceptions," he said.He urged residents to patronise only their assigned Private Sector Participant (PSP) operators and dispose of their waste through approved channels, stressing that environmental sanitation is a shared responsibility. The LAWMA boss assured residents that the agency would continue to stre…

…in the Electricity Act that now allow independent transmission network operators and private sector participation in transmission financing and operations. He added that a Transmission Infrastructure Fund was instituted in Q3 2025 with an operationalisation target date of Q4 2026. According to him, the Federal Ministry…

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), which includes key associations such as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) The post OPSN expresses concern over PenCom proposed 3% additional increase of pension contribution appeared first on Tribune…

…He urged participants at the workshop, drawn from government agencies, academia, the private sector and civil society, to contribute meaningfully to the development of a robust implementation framework for the renewable energy waste management project. Responding, the National Field Coordinator of the UNIDO Nigeria Off…

…agricultural systems, our financial realities and our public institutions? Where is the private sector investing in the computing infrastructure, data systems and talent required to compete? And where is the government in the global conversation about the rules that will govern AI? These are not questions intended to s…

…Representative enabled him to work with government officials, development partners, the private sector, academia and other stakeholders committed to Nigeria’s economic development. Ebeke said he was leaving Nigeria with “profound admiration for the resilience, talent and entrepreneurial spirit of its people,” expressin…

…Nigeria needs coordinated action from the federal government, state governments, the private sector and development partners. “This is not a problem that can be solved by one institution alone,” he said. Isong urged the federal government, states, private sector and development partners to coordinate efforts to avert s…

…bottlenecks associated with Public-Private Partnership arrangements to encourage greater private sector participation in infrastructure development. Ata, who was represented by his Special Assistant (Technical), Kabir Aminu Dutse, said the ministry had developed a workable PPP framework that was accessible to investors…

The United Nations has called on African governments, the private sector and development partners to scale up investments in people, mobilise sustainable financing and strengthen partnerships to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos on S…

…and engaging extensively with stakeholders across government, the organised private sector, professional bodies and other interest groups to validate classifications and resolve implementation concerns. Oyedele also instructed the committee to recommend a comprehensive schedule of VAT-exempt and zero-rated supplies, ta…

…than just pick up their waste and dump it on the road,” he said. Wahab also called on Private Sector Participants in waste management to improve service delivery, stressing that residents who pay for waste collection deserve efficient service. “If people pay for a service, it behoves those providing the service to rend…