The president of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), Sir Odeiga Jideonwo, has commended the Dangote Group, led by its President, Aliko Dangote, for adding, “immense value to the Nigerian economy and still going stronger.” Mr. Jideonwo stated this at the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair, held Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 with…

The lack of productive, formal employment is increasingly pushing Africa’s youth to start their businesses as entrepreneurs. Africa boasts the world’s highest rates of entrepreneurship, with more than one in five working-age Africans..

The Enugu State Ministry for Culture and Tourism has partnered Flyzone Tourism as part of its efforts at developing investment friendly environment and evolving policies for a sustainable tourism growth in the state.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday paid a working visit to the site of the under-construction state industrial park at Eiyenkorin in Asa local government, calling it a catalyst for development in the state. The Governor expressed happiness with the level of work done so far, and said the project will create job opportunities…

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has emphasised the significance of government’s intervention in stimulating economic growth through increased job creation in the South-East geopolitical zone.

The House of Representatives at the plenary Thursday passed through second reading, a bill for an Act to establish Federal University Teaching Hospital Erawhe-Owhe, Delta State. The proposed legislation sponsored by Hon. Ajirioghene Jonathan Ukodhiko, representing Isoko North/South Federal Constituency seeks to amend the University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) Act 1985 to make…

United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has warned against “unregulated digitalisation” in job creation, saying it is a driver of inequalities.

A pressing issue that requires urgent attention is the increase in poverty and hardship in Nigeria. Indeed, it is disheartening to witness a significant portion of the population struggling to meet basic needs and facing economic deprivation.

An Enugu-based activist, Uche Okoroafor, has asked the Southeast governors to revive moribund industries and create jobs, saying that doing so would win back the confidence of youths in the region.

The Kwara State Government has signed a partnership deal with the Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) to facilitate export-related industrialisation and investment promotions in the state. The deal, which was signed in Cairo, Egypt on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), will qualify Kwara and private exporters of non-oil commodities operating in the…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to rescue many Nigerians out of poverty by empowering youths and women with the right skill sets. The government made the pledge at a two-day training and empowerment programme for youths and women in Oyo South senatorial district, Ibadan. The Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Abuja under the…

The World Bank has urged Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to ensure cost-effective private sector reforms, uniform policy enforcement across firm sizes and regulatory alignment with regional trading partners among other policies...