The over-dependence of African youths on formal employment has become quite alarming, given the declining job opportunity in the formal sector. Thus, meeting Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) 8 on creating sustainable employment for young people and promoting youth entrepreneurship have become top policy issues in many African countries. In the light of the recent global […]
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of Nigeria has said that post harvest losses due to poor storage facilities for the agriculture produce would soon be a thing of the past. Osinbajo said that improving the working and trading environment for small and medium sized businesses through shared facilities, MSMES clinics and other government interventions were […]
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An attempt has been made by the Federal Government to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food production in Nigeria, the government started the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers nationwide. According to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the move would boost agricultural production and avert food scarcity in 2021. […]
Some traders in Jos say they are making brisk sales via social media platforms during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. One of them, Mrs Dinatu Pam, said she was selling between 15 and 20 bags of tomatoes, onions and Irish potatoes online on a daily basis. “Before the outbreak of the pandemic […]
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The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has said arrangements are being concluded for the implementation of component two; ‘Productive Use Appliances and Equipment in Off-Grid Communities of the African Development Bank (AfDB) financed Nigeria Electrification Project. Being implemented with collaboration with the Power Africa Nigeria Power Support Programme, Managing Director/CEO of REA, Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, who […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled guidelines for stakeholders interested in accessing the newly introduced funds for local healthcare research and development. The Apex Bank said the scheme would be funded from the developmental component of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Fund. According to the CBN, the grant limit for research activities […]
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of businesses; while some have completely shut down, some are experiencing a dramatic drop in revenue. Amidst all these, adjustments need to be made by business owners and those thinking of starting their businesses. Below is a list of unique business ideas to explore post-COVID-19 […]
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