The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development is driving a transformative agenda to boost Nigeria’s livestock sector, leveraging strategic partnerships and innovative programs to enhance production and economic growth. During a courtesy visit by delegations from NIRSAL Plc, Dabareji Farms, and other stakeholders, Minister Idi Mukhtar Maiha outlined the ministry’s vision to strengthen the livestock value […]
In a move to improve healthcare services in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has installed solar power systems at two primary healthcare centers in its host communities. The beneficiaries, the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program, has pledged $50 million to boost Nigeria’s women-led enterprises. The agreement, signed during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, establishes a loan portfolio guarantee framework between the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI). This […]
Yabacon Africa is set to empower creative talents with a N1 million grant during its 2024 edition of ‘Yabacon Meet,’ scheduled for December 7 in Lagos. Themed “Innovating For A Brighter Tomorrow,” the event will bring together tech professionals, students, innovators, and investors to explore strategies for navigating challenges and driving innovation in Africa’s tech […]
Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.46% in the third quarter of 2024, a notable increase from the 2.54% growth recorded in the same period last year. This growth was primarily fueled by the performance of key sectors, including services, agriculture, and industry, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The services sector led the way, […]
To uplift vulnerable Nigerians and foster economic stability in Lagos’ Oshodi-Isolo local government area, SOS Children’s Villages (Nigeria) has disbursed N240 million to over 250 women entrepreneurs operating micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. This initiative, executed through eight Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs), aims to strengthen these women’s enterprises, enabling sustainable livelihoods and improved […]
The Federal Government has launched a high-tech surveillance control room to monitor Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge and surrounding areas, aimed at bolstering security and rapid response capabilities. Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, unveiled the initiative during a visit to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the southwest. The control center is staffed by a […]
The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as a significant but underutilized resource that can drive economic diversification and growth. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria in Abeokuta, Fagbayi, represented by Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi from the ministry, emphasized the […]
