Mariam Katagum
17 Jan
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to initiate and fully implement policies that would drive the industrial sector to support economic growth. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mariam Katagum, gave the assurance yesterday, in her address to the 34th National Convention and Election of the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists…
20 May 2021
The Federal Government has urged critical stakeholders and agencies with skills acquisition mandates to synergise in tackling twin challenges of unemployment and poverty.
6 Apr 2021
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum has said small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contributed over 50 per cent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product....
10 Feb 2021
The Federal Government has expressed optimism in its ability to reach 100,000 small businesses, as it concludes plans to roll out the last two schemes that make up the MSMEs Survival Fund
9 Feb 2021
The Federal Government, yesterday, declared that millions of Nigerians had so far been impacted by the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) COVID-19 stimulus packages.
26 Jan 2021
Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum, yesterday said the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund payroll support portal would be reopened for the remaining 30 states that have not met their quota.
1 Dec 2020
The Federal Government has inaugurated an intervention grant for micro transport operators under its Survival Fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to overcome challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Nov 2020
The Federal Government has pledged commitment on the advancement of gender inclusivity and responsiveness in commodities value chain and export.
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