By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has concluded arrangements for nationwide screening of shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) further training programme to sustain and development strong global competitiveness. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Thomas Ngor, ITF’s Director, Press andContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has commenced a business incubation programme for artisans under its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) initiative to strengthen entrepreneurial skills and improve business management. The Director-General of ITF, Dr Afiz Ogun, made the disclosure in a statement signed by the fund’s Head of PressContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has concluded plans for the international certification examinations for 296 artisans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. Speaking ahead of the commencement of the examination on Thursday in Abuja, Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General, ITF, describedContinue Reading
NIOB, firm to train 1000 inmates, artisansContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s artisan sector remains vital to the economy but risks stagnation unless it rapidly embraces digitalisation to boost sustainability, income stability and global competitiveness, an expert has said. Femi Oyelade, Creative Director and artisan advocate, said artisans form the backbone of Nigeria’s informal economy but remain largelyContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Mr Anil Padia, Programme Director, ORUN X Designers, an initiative of Africa Currency Network, says the platform is empowering African artisans to drive production, innovation and global market access. Padia disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Heirs ofContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says Nigerian artisans are vital to national development and must be supported to fully contribute to economic growth. Ogun said this at a national exhibition and fair of artisans and technicians in Abuja, where he noted thatContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Nigerian artisans and technicians, under the platform of the Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) have commended the Federal Government’s Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. It said that the programme has made a significant impact on Nigerian artisans and technicians by enabling them to improveContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI) has described Nigerian artisans and technicians as the backbone of inclusive economic growth and key to the country’s future industrial development. The Managing Director of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, said at the Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja. OlusiContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Afiz Ogun, has called for a national framework to train, certify and license Nigerian artisans to eliminate quackery and promote global competitiveness in the sector. He made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ofContinue Reading
