TechPlan Africa, a prominent consultancy firm, has empowered over 10,000 graduates with valuable digital skills, while equipping 2,000 participants with the expertise to develop professional business plans. Led by Rilwan Akeyewale, a seasoned business strategist and financial analyst, TechPlan Africa has become a cornerstone in facilitating access to funding and […]
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, praises Commissioner for Cooperatives and SMEs Development, Hon Sadiq Hamisu Shira, for driving SME development in the state. The governor affirms commitment to support initiatives that create jobs, reduce poverty, and address youth restiveness. Read Also: SMEDAN Achieves 15,000 Job Creation Milestone in First […]
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) announced the creation of 15,000 jobs for beneficiaries of its training and capital financing programs across 30 states within its first 100 days. Charles Odii, the Director General of SMEDAN, led impactful initiatives that resulted in significant job opportunities and […]
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has acknowledged First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for its outstanding contributions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The accolades were presented at the 2023 Service Ambassadors Awards in Lagos, where FCMB was recognized as the “Deposit Money Bank with the Highest Impact in the […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector and providing robust support to farmers within the state. This pledge was reiterated during the launch of the Nigeria Coronavirus Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus program, which marked the distribution of agricultural assets […]
Due Network, a dynamic fintech startup, has revealed its upcoming launch of a global payment platform aimed at transforming international transactions within Nigeria. This platform promises to facilitate borderless multi-currency accounts, streamlining global money transfers for both individuals and businesses, as highlighted by the firm. Read Also: NCC Recognizes Fintech […]
In a recent development, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared ambitious strategies aimed at job creation in Nigeria. Tijani disclosed plans for generating employment opportunities through initiatives like a certified installer/maintenance program for Starlink and collaboration with local hardware startups to produce repeater boxes. […]
In a recent development, Mr. Olu Jacobs, the founder of Oke Arin Markethub, has called on the government to increase local production capacity to enhance efficiency in the e-commerce sector. This appeal was made during the launch of Oke Arin Markethub.com, an application designed for convenient bulk shopping. Read […]
The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a World Bank-funded initiative led by the Rural Electrification Agency, has partnered with Ceesolar, a renewable energy company, to implement a specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Internship Program for women. Read Also: NCDMB Empowers 500 Youths in Solar Power Installation Training During the […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully trained 500 youths in Cross River State in the art of solar power installation and maintenance. As part of the Board’s youth empowerment and human capacity-building initiatives, the comprehensive six-month training took place in three locations across the state, […]