By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has outlined the importance of engaging the private sector and traditional institutions in the implementation of the Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria (EYEN) project, supported by UNESCO and the…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government in implementing reforms that will foster the growth of the private sector. The Minister gave the assurance yesterday in his office…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the private sector on an Agribusiness Financing Programme aimed at enhancing the nation’s food security. During a high-level meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…
Nigerian banks have generated approximately N30 trillion in new loans and support for the private sector over a one-year period, demonstrating their pivotal role in the country’s economic renewal efforts. According to Cordros Securities Weekly Economic and Market Report, recent…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to strengthen the Organised Private Sector(OPS) and rebuild the country’s economy. Tinubu made the pledge at the third edition of the Nigeria Employers Summit ,organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) ,on Tuesday in…
The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage has resumed talks over a new minimum wage for workers in the country. The committee is meeting at NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja. Federal Government is represented by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance;…
The Director-General of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, Ajayi Kadri, has confirmed that the organised private sector accepted the Federal Government’s proposal for a new minimum wage of N60,000. Ajayi disclosed this during an interview on TV station in Abuja…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the private sector, including financial institutions, to support the Federal Government’s drive to transform agricultural production and improve the welfare of Nigerians. Shettima made the call on Friday when a consortium of mid-sized…
The Federal Government and Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun have sought the partnership of the private sector in developing road infrastructures within the country. The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi made this known on behalf of the Federal…
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has reiterated its commitment to optimise the Federal Government’s assets through private sector investment. Alex Okoh, Director-General, BPE, said this at a media event in Abuja. Okoh said there was a need for the…
