…processing agricultural products and creating an environment conducive to investment and job creation. The NDC candidate further appealed to political parties and their supporters to ensure that the 2027 campaign was conducted peacefully. “We should debate ideas without hatred, compete without violence, and disagree wi…

…boosting energy market trustReforms must directly benefit ordinary Nigerians through job creation and economic stabilityPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Th…

…described gas as more than a commodity, saying it is a catalyst for industrialisation, job creation, small and medium-sized enterprise development and long-term economic prosperity, adding that the programme demonstrated that Akwa Ibom is not only a major producer of gas resources but is also becoming a destination for…

…industry assets as a critical driver of industrialisation, economic diversification, job creation and sustainable national development.” The government had privatised the company to Global Infrastructure Holdings Limited in 2005 in an attempt to attract private capital and revive operations. However, the Asset Manageme…

…to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter summit themed, “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigerian Poultry Industry through Innovation and Investment,” Prof.…

…efforts to position the solid minerals sector as a major source of economic growth, job creation and export revenue, while reducing Nigeria’s dependence on crude oil. By supporting projects at the high-risk early exploration and research stages, the Fund hopes to help developers generate the technical data and capacity…

…with repayments of about 30 years, which we are going to dedicate to helping accelerate job creation. If we have any priority as a country, this clearly has to be one of them,” he stated.

…within this ecosystem. It speaks to the benefit that states can even achieve in terms of job creation, in terms of revenue,” Olatunji said. Also speaking, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, warned that inadequate privacy protection could slow investment and Nigeria’s digital d…

…in economic development, food security, humanitarian affairs, digital transformation, job creation and regional cooperation. He also chairs the National Economic Council, which brings together the governors of the 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other public officials.

…small businesses, 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 complet…

…Osun. He urged the governor to focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, job creation and economic opportunities during his second term. “An electoral victory is not the destination. It is permission to govern,” he said. Oladejo said the Osun election could prove instructive ahead of the 2027 general el…

…around a new phase of Nigeria’s economic transformation. Key areas of focus will include job creation through agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure and the digital economy; improving productivity through innovation and infrastructure; strengthening the investment climate; aligning workforce skills with labour mark…

…deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh, disclosed that more than 200 Indian companies currently operate in Nigeria and have created nearly 100,000 jobs, making Indian businesses the second-largest empl…

…“BOI’s ambition is to double its asset base by 2027 while delivering industrialisation, job creation and economic resilience. By 2026, BOI must already be well into this growth curve, deploying capital at scale into priority sectors and correcting structural bottlenecks that limit Nigeria’s productivity.” Against the b…

…by government but on their impact on the people. He identified poverty reduction, job creation, education, healthcare and security as some of the major issues that should dominate the 2027 political conversation. “We must talk about an economy that moves over 140 million Nigerians currently living in poverty towards pr…

…and policies promoting gender equality. Innovation and technology also contribute to job creation. Austria combines a productive industrial economy with strong social protection and apprenticeship programmes, helping maintain solid employment and relatively low youth unemployment. Ireland has benefited from substantial…

…government and private investors unveiling a five-star tourism plan expected to create jobs, attract investment and open up the state’s northern tourism corridor to the global market. Under the plan, the resort will undergo rehabilitation, including the restoration of its cable car system, improvement of the Lake Drive…

…to use digital infrastructure and human capital to support economic diversification, job creation and private-sector growth. For the NCC, the 15-year arrangement is expected to ensure that the facilities move from physical assets to productive platforms for digital skills, innovation and enterprise. The commission reaf…

…generation, warning that the pricing regime is undermining industrial growth and job creation. Speaking in an interview, Onafowokan described the current domestic gas pricing as one of the biggest obstacles facing manufacturers, saying industries that generate their own electricity should not be paying $8.70 per thousa…

…Technical and 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 curricul…

…added that the State Executive Council expected the projects to contribute to job creation, stimulate economic activities and support sustainable growth. He stressed that the government remained focused on investments that would produce long-term benefits for the people of Jigawa State.

…Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises economic diversification, industrialisation, job creation, and attracting strategic foreign investment. “It also reinforces the growing U.S.–Nigeria partnership through investment-driven cooperation that supports sustainable mineral development, local value addition, and shared ec…

…invest in growth and increase their workforce. However, the grant comes with a job creation condition. Businesses that benefit from the scheme are required to employ at least one additional worker. Why SMEDAN is offering the grant SMEDAN designed the Conditional Grant Scheme to make financial support more accessible to…

…would prioritise grassroots governance and rapid development in food production, job creation, education, healthcare, road infrastructure and other areas aimed at improving residents’ welfare.

…saying the country's dependence on imported goods was limiting industrial growth and job creation. He said: "We cannot create the kind of jobs we want with all of us using foreign or imported goods."Soludo criticised the continued preference for foreign-made items among Nigerians, including influential citizens. He sai…