The Federal Government, the World Bank, and the Ekiti State Government have commenced the disbursement of community investment funds to 1,500 women’s groups in Ekiti State as part of efforts to create jobs, expand economic…
BATN Foundation has awarded ₦25.5 million in equity-free grants to 17 graduate agripreneurs to support the growth of agribusiness ventures capable of creating jobs, enhancing food security, and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Each beneficiary…
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Nigeria LabourCongress (NLC) for their efforts to protect workers and promote decent job creation as Nigeria advances its energy…
More than 1,000 artists, designers, performers and cultural entrepreneurs in Lagos have gained new skills and market opportunities through the state government’s ‘Skill Up Lagos’ initiative. The programme, delivered under the Lagos Cultural Mission framework,…
Dangote Cement Plc has launched a multi-million-naira empowerment initiative targeting farmers, women, and youths across six host communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The programme is expected to benefit residents of Tse-Kucha,…
More than 1,000 participants from over 70 countries gathered in Lagos as Solid Foundation Estates Limited hosted the maiden African Business & Leadership Summit (ABLS 2026), aimed at strengthening partnerships for investment and job creation…
An expert in International Relations, Dr. Kunle Olawunmi, has urged the Federal Government and organised labour to urgently rebuild public trust and prioritise the creation of decent jobs, warning that insecurity and poverty are undermining…
The World Bank Group has projected that improved management of water resources in agriculture could generate nearly 245 million long-term jobs—many in sub-Saharan Africa—while helping to feed a global population expected to reach 10 billion…
Dangote Cement Plc’s fish farming initiative has created new employment opportunities for young Nigerians while contributing to the country’s economic development. The comprehensive training programme has empowered 40 beneficiaries with skills in fish farming and…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced that entrepreneurs supported under its programmes have generated over $4.2 billion in revenue and created approximately 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs across Africa since 2015. The foundation…
