Job creation
NECA declares private sector driving Nigeria’s job growth
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has reaffirmed that the private sector remains Nigeria’s leading driver of employment, providing millions of jobs directly and indirectly across industries, far surpassing government employment. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, NECA’s Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, dismissed the long-held belief that the government is the country’s largest […]
LCCI drives bold push to attract global investors to Nigeria
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has intensified its campaign to attract global investors to Nigeria, highlighting the country’s immense growth potential in technology, agribusiness, energy, and infrastructure. Stakeholders projected that tapping these high-growth sectors could generate nearly a million new jobs, bolstering economic development and youth empowerment. Speaking at the LCCI International […]
UN, ILO push bold job-creation drive to confront Africa’s crises
The United Nations (UN) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have urged African governments and international partners to prioritise job creation and employment-focused strategies as a sustainable solution to the continent’s persistent crises. Speaking at a side event during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), UN and ILO officials stressed that decent […]
FG Unveils Plans for Industrial Hubs in Kano, Abia, and Ogun
In a bold move to drive Nigeria’s industrial transformation, the Federal Government has announced plans to establish major industrial hubs in Kano, Abia, Lagos, and Ogun states. This initiative forms part of the implementation of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to revamp local production, boost employment, and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports. The […]
SMEDAN Moves to Power Jobs, Boost MSME Revenue
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) has unveiled a transformative strategy aimed at propelling Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) into a new era of growth. The strategy, called “GROW Nigerian,” is designed to create more job opportunities and significantly enhance the revenue generation capacity of the MSME sector. During an interaction […]
Lagos Partners with Banks to Create 10,000 MSME Jobs
In a major push to foster economic growth and support local businesses, the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI) and Sterling Bank, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The newly established partnership will provide MSMEs with access to affordable finance, offering single-digit […]
FG Unveils plans to Create 10m Jobs, Drives Africa’s Digital Trade Growth
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to leading Africa’s digital trade agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The goal is to create over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. This follows Nigeria’s designation as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion. This role recognizes the country’s progress in digital commerce, […]