…noting that stronger MSMEs could contribute significantly to job creation and broader economic growth.Big opportunity for Nigerian SMEs as GETGP opens applications for N13 million in funding. >With the August 20, 2026 deadline fast approaching, eligible Nigerian business owners are expected to complete and submit their…

…job interviews before the electorate," adding that voters deserved concrete debates on economic growth, national security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and social inclusion, with clear and measurable proposals from all contestants.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram…

…industrialisation, strengthening capital markets and contributing to sustainable economic growth across the continent.” Marob Strategies and Lilium Capital said they were coordinating the sell-down of the $600 million underwriting participation and engaging African and Caribbean sovereign wealth funds, governments, ins…

…raising concerns about the potential impact on infrastructure development and long-term economic growth. An analysis of the 2026 budgets of the 36 states and the FCT shows that capital expenditure accounts for 64.34 per cent of the total budget, down from 73.24 per cent recorded in 2025. In nominal terms, states and th…

…reforms, which it noted are establishing the groundwork for Nigeria’s long-term economic growth. HAI cited key policy interventions, including petroleum sector reforms that ended fuel scarcity, greater foreign exchange market stability, increased foreign reserves, local government autonomy, police reforms, the Nigerian…

…considerations. There is no gainsaying the criticality of the maritime industry to the economic growth of Nigeria as it provides the interface between it and the oil and gas industry which is the lifeblood of the nation’s economy. “Statistics revealed that an average cargo traffic of 152 million metric tonnes approxima…

…fundamentals. However, the organisation said the next challenge was to ensure that economic growth produced tangible improvements in the welfare of citizens. NESG said the discussions would focus on moving Nigeria beyond economic growth measured mainly by macroeconomic indicators to an economy capable of creating quali…

…credible alternative, with its political agenda focused on accountability, transparency, economic growth and improved welfare for citizens. He added that the party had continued to receive politicians from different political parties who, he said, were committed to working together to challenge the APC in 2027. “We hav…

…said its interventions in 2026 would focus on sectors that directly influence inflation, economic growth and job creation. According to the report, the bank has identified power and electricity, transport and logistics, manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and digital technology as transformational sectors capa…

…strengthen small businesses, improve traders’ access to capital and stimulate grassroots economic growth across the district. The governor, who commended the NSUBEB chairman for giving back to society, urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds by starting petty businesses. He also prayed that the benef…

…be realised. He said the APC-led government was laying the foundation for long-term economic growth and development while introducing measures aimed at reducing the impact of economic hardship on citizens. “The resetting of the economy is not a one-day affair. The President is putting the nation’s economic development…

…from substantial foreign investment, particularly in technology and pharmaceuticals. Economic growth and a relatively young population have also supported employment. Poland has developed one of Eastern Europe’s stronger labour markets, with manufacturing, services and economic reforms contributing to job creation. Slo…

…and urgently provide a replacement transformer. "Our businesses are dying, and the economic growth of our people has been completely undermined. We have endured over four months without a functional power supply. "We are calling on the relevant authorities to facilitate the immediate provision of a new transformer to b…

…investment in infrastructure.” The former President noted that roads remain critical to economic growth because they “connect communities, facilitate commerce, create opportunities and promote inclusive development.” Goodluck Jonathan further described Bala Mohammed as a former strong member of his administration and u…

…four major economic distortions which had continued to undermine government revenue and economic growth. It identified the challenges as “a fiscally unsustainable fuel subsidy regime, an opaque forex system that discouraged investment, a non-performing oil sector, and a tax base ‘far below its potential’.” The revenue…

…setback to the country’s struggle to build the skilled, educated population needed for economic growth and national security. Vanguard News The post Insecurity: Scores of schools in 40 LGAs shut down appeared first on Vanguard News.

…could not be achieved through military action alone, but must be supported by inclusive economic growth, social justice and opportunities for young people. He also called for renewed efforts to restore the Lake Chad, saying the initiative was critical to the security, environment and livelihoods of communities across t…

…Development Zone which would accelerate industrialisation and drive gas-powered economic growth. Bago who spoke at the 2026 AKK and Energy Business Development Forum in Minna maintained that the gas pipeline would unlock the state’s vast economic potential by attracting investments, create jobs and drive industrial gro…

…jobs. You have embraced innovation, upheld high standards and contributed to sustainable economic growth. That is a future worth investing in, both for the United States and Nigeria,” she said. She added that the programme sought to deepen commercial ties by helping entrepreneurs compete in local and international mark…

…points,” Onafowokan said. He stressed that monetary policy alone could not drive economic growth and urged the Federal Government to complement the CBN’s efforts with stronger fiscal support. “The economy is not controlled by monetary policy alone. Fiscal policy is equally important. We have to give the new team time b…

…renewable energy, digital transformation and local manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth. The National Board for Technology Incubation, established to nurture indigenous technologies and transform research into commercially viable enterprises, operates Technology Incubation Centres across the country to suppo…

…Vocational Education and Training as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. At the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, charged the board to fast-track reforms that would align technical education with industry needs, modernise curricula, certify ski…

…opportunities across Nigeria.The richest towns in Anambra State continue to drive economic growth through commerce, manufacturing, agriculture, education, and tourism. While Nnewi, Awka, and Onitsha remain the leading economic centres, several other towns are attracting new investments and expanding their local economi…

…talents, create jobs, improve security and position sports as a major contributor to economic growth. The initiative, known as the National Sports and Education Excellence Programme was unveiled on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, alongside the Chairman of the National Sports Commissio…

…He also said Northern Nigeria has the human and natural resources needed to drive economic growth, insisting that the region’s growing population should be regarded as an asset rather than a burden. “The North has the people, the land and the resources to prosper. What is needed is leadership that can harness these eno…