Some outstanding mentees and mentors during the graduation ceremony of the 2025 cohort of the NIBAAMS programme organised by the Ikeja Branch of NSE on Saturday in Lagos. Some participants at the event By Grace Alegba The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch, has graduated 92 young engineersContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says no fewer than 10 million farmers will receive soil test-based advisory services by 2027 to boost productivity, nutrition and incomes nationwide. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said this in Abuja at the unveiling of the ReadinessContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says Nigeria loses about 24 million tonnes of topsoil annually due to erosion and land degradation, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to food security and climate resilience. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, stated thisContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has moved to close the long-standing gap between entrepreneurial training and access to finance. John Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), said this at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS4ALL)Continue Reading
Products showcased at the event centre By Ibironke Ariyo Charles Odii, Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has announced plans to institutionalise the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) framework as a national standard for entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. The SMEDAN D-G made this known atContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Charles Odii, says the agency’s new Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) programme addresses a key challenge for small businesses. The initiative bridges the gap between entrepreneurship training and access to finance. OdiiContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, German International Cooperation (GIZ), and African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) say they are committed to enhancing climate adaptation financing and sustainable livestock development. They gave the commitment during a breakfast meeting in Abuja. Alhaji Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, said thereContinue Reading
Advocacy By Diana Omueza The German Agency for Development (GIZ) is championing the use of small claims courts to resolve disputes involving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented through its Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Development Programme (SEDIN) and the EU-funded Agriculture Value ChainContinue Reading
