By Kafayat Kokumo Stakeholders in the agric value chain have called for the industrialisation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, saying it would create jobs, improve food security, increase exports and move the country from subsistence to commercial agriculture. They made the call at the two-day symposium and exhibition…
…diesel and jet fuel, driven by population growth, economic activity, mining and industrialisation, would continue to create opportunities for additional refining capacity.“There’s massive opportunity for refiners in Nigeria and in West Africa, not only to meet the local consumption needs, but also to export into the At…
…every month?” he said. He promised that his administration, if elected, would pursue industrialisation, convert gas to power, support mechanised farming and create more opportunities for young people. “Our RESET agenda will industrialize Delta. We will make Delta work again. We will bring back industrialisation, not wi…
…resource ownership without domestic value addition does not automatically produce industrialisation. Mahama therefore placed industrialisation, jobs and mineral processing at the centre of Africa’s future. His intervention on climate finance was equally significant. He argued that developed countries must fulfil their…
…a strategic regional asset for East Africa. According to him, the refinery will drive industrialisation, create jobs, strengthen engineering and technical capacity, enhance energy security and promote regional economic integration. “This is not a Kenyan refinery; it is going to be a regional refinery. We are positionin…
…graduating from tertiary institutions, but promised to address the challenge through industrialisation and other youth-friendly policies. He further challenged journalists in Abia State to always ask critical questions about governance, noting, “Journalists are the conscience of society, and not megaphones for politici…
…Ogoni Independent Power Project, describing electricity as a key catalyst for regional industrialisation, development and youth empowerment. On his part, the board chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Magnus Abe, urged Ogoni leaders and residents to unite, end internal media disputes, and…
…transparency was essential to building confidence in government poverty interventions. ‘Industrialisation brings people out of poverty’ Kpakol said the government should put greater emphasis on financial and economic literacy, skills development and productivity. “What is important, what’s really critical, is not just…
…will continue to receive special attention.” He also promised greater attention to industrialisation, workers’ welfare, rural development, ease of doing business, wealth creation and anti-poverty initiatives. “We will continue to implement our renewed five point agenda within the compass of due process, procurement reg…
…hands to develop the kingdom in the areas of good governance, education, commerce and industrialisation. Aiyegbusi called on investors to take advantage of Efon’s climate, peaceful environment and mountain scenery for tourism, hotels and holiday homes. The EDL Vice-President 1 and Chairman of the Central Planning Commi…
…was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, during a presentation on ‘Industrialisation and Regional Competitiveness: The Role of Power’ at the just-concluded Nigeria Economic Summit Group event in Lagos. The minister also pledged to align with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s target of reduci…
…said. The governor 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 becomin…
…efforts to reposition Nigeria’s legacy steel 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 r…
…identified priority areas, including agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, industrialisation, environmental sustainability, digital innovation, security, governance and youth empowerment. The governor added that the plan was aligned with the administration’s Building Your Future (BYF) policy framework, th…
…funding is proceeding smoothly through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund. Alia takes industrialisation route Beyond roads and bridges, Governor Alia appears to be pursuing an industrialisation agenda aimed at creating jobs and expanding the state’s economic base. The administration has facilitated the establishment…
…capital for strategic assets such as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, we are supporting 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 pa…
…and labour market systems. “Produce Nigeria” will focus on productivity through industrialisation, innovation, investment promotion, digital transformation and competitive value chains in agriculture, manufacturing and services. Under “Invest Nigeria,” participants will discuss investments in human capital and systems…
…real economy. “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.”…
…transformation. According to her, reliable power remains the foundation for industrialisation, investment and sustainable national development. Adighije made the call while […] The post NDPHC urges optimisation of electricity infrastructure appeared first on Tribune Online.
…that runs through Niger State is an Industrial 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 in…
…investor confidence, adding that stronger domestic investment would accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation and long-term economic growth. “I am a strong believer in domestic direct investment because it shows local businesses are expanding. If the government maintains policy consistency, I see steady GDP growth and sus…
…also aligns with the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises industrialisation, technology commercialisation, renewable energy, digital transformation and local manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth. The National Board for Technology Incubation, established to nurture indigenous technol…
…at repositioning 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, m…
…Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 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 add…
…described the unveiling of AEGIS-X 2.0 as a milestone in Nigeria’s quest for defence industrialisation and strategic self-reliance. He said the armoured vehicle was designed and manufactured by Nigerians to meet the country’s operational requirements in counter-terrorism, internal security, border protection, convoy es…