…Kafayat Kokumo Industry experts have said Nigerian farmers are trapped in poverty by low productivity and supply chain gaps that can cost smallholders up to 60 per cent of their produce. They spoke recently at the second edition of the Climate Smart Agriculture Dialogue Series organised by TransGreen Foundation, where…

…how investment and growth can translate into better jobs, stronger businesses, increased productivity, local value creation and wider economic participation. Securing Actionable Commitments identifies specific actions and partnerships that institutions represented in the room can advance over the following 6–12 months.…

…and businesses to rely on expensive generators, which had negatively affected the productivity of firms. The development finance institution further stated that the financial position of the electricity sector remained unsustainable, with tariff shortfalls estimated at $2.45bn by the end of 2025. It said its support wo…

…Conservation Foundation runs seed-exchange schemes in Yobe. Officials describe this as productivity and food security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, says the 2025–2026 allocation of more than 10 per cent of the annual budget to agriculture, plus these interventions, has helped m…

…its mandate. When officers work in an environment that respects their dignity, their productivity and morale naturally improve. The support of the President to us and other Security Agencies has been enormous. The post What motivates terrorism, insurgency in Nigeria — Ajayi, DSS DG appeared first on Vanguard News.

…lower transportation and logistics costs, ease the cost of living and improve economic productivity,” he said.Ekpo explained that reduced vehicle operating costs could have wider economic benefits for commuters, businesses, farmers, traders and other productive sectors.FG plans 500 more CNG stationsThe minister also pr…

…could expand while households continued to struggle if the growth was not sufficiently productivity-driven, employment-generating and income-enhancing. He noted that growth in agriculture does not automatically mean lower food prices, just as expansion in the services sector may not necessarily create enough well-payin…

…declaring: “For the All Progressives Congress, the answer is clear. We choose progress, productivity, investment, infrastructure, innovation, Nigerian enterprise, exports, human capital, and we choose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.” Also speaking, the Chairman, Board of Trustees BoT of the APC Professionals Forum, Dr Isa…

…in indigenous languages could simultaneously improve adoption, financial inclusion, and productivity. This also reflects a wider effort to localise technology rather than merely import it. At the same time, climate pressure is reshaping agricultural financing priorities. Regenerative farming, climate resilience and sus…

…should put greater emphasis on financial and economic literacy, skills development and productivity. “What is important, what’s really critical, is not just the cash. We give it to people. But it’s financial literacy, clearly,” he said. He added that poverty reduction should ultimately focus on building competence, cap…

…to absorb large numbers of workers, but also to strengthen communities and drive broader productivity across the country.Adebayo's standard for government programmesBeyond naming the sectors, Adebayo laid out a specific benchmark he said should apply to public spending decisions. According to him, every major initiativ…

…continue to strengthen and add value to youth empowerment initiatives aimed at improving productivity, self-reliance and the overall development of young people in the state."He also gave assurances over the safety and welfare of all corps members serving in Kogi, and appealed to host communities to receive them warmly…

…because water access is closely linked to public health, education, agricultural productivity and household welfare. Poor water, sanitation and hygiene conditions can increase exposure to water-borne diseases, while unreliable water supply also affects schools, healthcare facilities, businesses and communities. The FG…

…food prices, even during the years when petrol subsidy was in place. ‘’Agricultural productivity, insecurity, exchange rates, logistics, storage, flooding, input costs, money supply and supply constraints also matter. A serious economic programme must address these factors, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been doing…

…from the structural challenges affecting Nigeria's economy. She equally identified low productivity as one of the major constraints to economic growth, job creation and improved household incomes. Ezekwesili further attributed Nigeria's economic challenges to structural misalignments arising from policy choices that ha…

…congestion and heightened the risk of road accidents. “These challenges hamper productivity, discourage investment and compromise the safety and well-being of our citizens. A responsible government must therefore act decisively to remedy the situation, and that is exactly what we are doing right now.” The governor urge…

…improved fiscal capacity to address infrastructure constraints that limit investment, productivity and economic growth,” the report stated. The spending comes as the Federal Government pushes ahead with major road and transport infrastructure projects despite mounting pressure from rising debt service obligations, wage…

…to subnational governments should be directed towards projects capable of improving productivity and living standards, particularly in rural communities where access to basic infrastructure remains inadequate. He maintained that investments in roads, water supply and other critical infrastructure would have a more dire…

…has called on the Federal Government to translate macro-economic gains into higher productivity, more jobs and improved living standards, adding that businesses and the purchasing power of the average Nigerian still remain under pressure. The post Reforms: Purchasing power, businesses still under pressure, CPPE tells F…

…national economy. If we reduce the time and cost of moving people and goods, we improve productivity and create the conditions for businesses to grow”. He, however, urged the Federal Government to complement the infrastructure drive with stronger maintenance systems, transparency in project execution and strict enforce…

…of the transmission network along major economic corridors would unlock industrial productivity and investment. It also said the reforms would support competitiveness by providing industries with more reliable and affordable electricity. Speaking on a panel at the event, the Director, Research and Economic Policy Divis…

…in West Africa. Adeyemi said advances in poultry genetics have significantly improved productivity, stressing that researchers, farmers, regulators, investors and government must work together to drive the industry’s growth. He identified precision feed milling, genetics and breeding, broiler production, processing, co…

…through the provision of high-tech equipment designed to improve medical services and productivity. The government is also investing in the regeneration of the Otobi Water Treatment Plant in Otukpo to expand access to clean water. Buruku Bridge: A lifeline for farmers Perhaps one of the most significant Federal Governm…

…water, transport and other critical infrastructure remains important for improving productivity and making states more attractive to investors. The increase in aggregate state budgets also comes amid rising fiscal pressures, with state governments facing growing personnel costs, debt obligations and demands for public…

…2026, in Abuja, with a focus on translating Nigeria’s economic reforms into jobs, higher productivity and improved living standards. The summit, themed “Growth that Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosperity,” will take place at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel and bring together policymakers, business leader…