Kaduna State has sealed a landmark partnership with New York–based Galileo Scientific Ltd to fast-track exploration and processing of critical minerals, including lithium, gold, copper, tantalite, and manganese.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), s… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Kaduna signs rare earth mining deal to boost industrial growth By Busola Bamidele on September 25, 2025 Kaduna State has sealed a landmark partnership with New York–based Galileo Scientific Ltd to fast-track exploration and processing of critical minerals, including lithium, gold, copper, tantalite, and manganese. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed with the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC), will see Galileo set up operations to mine and process minerals locally for domestic use and export. Promoted by Diasporan Nigerian Dr. Mathew O. Idoni, the deal is expected to create quality jobs, attract foreign investments, and drive industrialization in the state. Read also: Kaduna signs rare earth mining deal to boost industrial growth Edo secures $250m EuroAfrica CCI deal to boost SMEs, jobs, industrial growth Tinubu's reforms boost SME prospects as Nigeria's economy expands 4.23% in Q2 2025 Firm pledges education, digital inclusion for 10m Africans FG unveils livestock academy to boost jobs, modernise meat value chain Governor Uba Sani said the collaboration would unlock Kaduna's vast mineral wealth and deliver sustainable prosperity. Nigeria's Consul General in New York, Amb. Abubakar Jidda, who facilitated the partnership, noted it reflects growing diaspora interest in Nigeria's mining sector. The agreement positions Kaduna as an emerging hub for mining innovation and a key player in the global minerals value chain.

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Edo State has signed a landmark $250 million, five-year investment agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI) to drive strategic economic development and support small businesses.The deal, sealed during the 2… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Edo secures $250m EuroAfrica CCI deal to boost SMEs, jobs, industrial growth By Busola Bamidele on September 25, 2025 Edo State has signed a landmark $250 million, five-year investment agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI) to drive strategic economic development and support small businesses. The deal, sealed during the 2025 Edo State Global Investment Summit in Glasgow, Scotland, will channel funding into agriculture, agro-processing, mining, technical education, renewable energy, and green infrastructure, creating fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs and job seekers. Read also: Edo secures $250m EuroAfrica CCI deal to boost SMEs, jobs, industrial growth Tinubu's reforms boost SME prospects as Nigeria's economy expands 4.23% in Q2 2025 Firm pledges education, digital inclusion for 10m Africans FG unveils livestock academy to boost jobs, modernise meat value chain ICEGOV 2025 to spotlight digital opportunities for Nigerian SMEs Governor Monday Okpebholo pledged to maintain an enabling business climate through streamlined registration processes, transparent land administration, and targeted tax incentives to attract and sustain investments. EuroAfrica CCI, a coalition spanning 98 countries, assured that the partnership will align with Nigeria's local content policies to empower Edo citizens by building capacity, expanding industrial value chains, and fostering inclusive economic growth.

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The Hope Alive Initiative, an NGO, has praised President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, linking Nigeria's latest growth figures to his administration's bold policy measures.In a statement by its Director of Press, Ernest Omoarelojie, the group hi… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Tinubu's reforms boost SME prospects as Nigeria's economy expands 4.23% in Q2 2025 By Busola Bamidele on September 25, 2025 The Hope Alive Initiative, an NGO, has praised President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, linking Nigeria's latest growth figures to his administration's bold policy measures. In a statement by its Director of Press, Ernest Omoarelojie, the group highlighted fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing a 4.23% year-on-year GDP growth in Q2 2025, up from 3.48% in the same period of 2024. He said the figures confirm that fiscal consolidation, fuel subsidy removal, forex market unification, and targeted social interventions are driving a turnaround. Read also: Tinubu's reforms boost SME prospects as Nigeria's economy expands 4.23% in Q2 2025 Firm pledges education, digital inclusion for 10m Africans FG unveils livestock academy to boost jobs, modernise meat value chain ICEGOV 2025 to spotlight digital opportunities for Nigerian SMEs Nigeria pushes to host 2030 commonwealth games, eyes boost for African SMEs Omoarelojie noted that external reserves have climbed to $42 billion, investor confidence is strengthening, and inflation has dropped for six consecutive months, with projections of single-digit levels by 2026. Nigeria's aggregate GDP now stands at N100.73 trillion, compared to N84.48 trillion a year ago. He urged Nigerians to back the reforms and remain patient as the economy continues to shift toward diversification and long-term sustainability.

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