Kogi State Government has confirmed the acquisition of 30 mineral titles across its 21 Local Government Areas as part of plans to grow revenue and create jobs.Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu, disclosed this at the gra… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Kogi targets SMEs mineral titles to boost local mining opportunities By Busola Bamidele on September 26, 2025 Kogi State Government has confirmed the acquisition of 30 mineral titles across its 21 Local Government Areas as part of plans to grow revenue and create jobs. Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu, disclosed this at the grand finale of the 2025 NUJ Press Week themed "Kogi State Solid Minerals: How Journalists Can Drive Development." He noted that Governor Usman Ododo increased the state's mineral titles from 15 to 30, backed by new mining equipment to compete with major operators. Read also: Kogi targets SMEs mineral titles to boost local mining opportunities NITDA showcases Nigeria's digital future at UNGA, seeks global investors FG pushes UN reforms, showcases Nigeria's economic model for SMEs Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen trade ties, unlocking fresh openings for SMEs Lagos moves to become Africa's top non-oil export hub Gegu said Kogi is rich in iron ore, limestone, coal, gold, and tantalite, stressing that the sector's development will drive industrialisation and reduce dependence on oil. He urged journalists to promote responsible mining through investigative reporting and policy advocacy. Guest speaker Dr. Tope Joel called for a dedicated solid mineral development company to regulate activities, while NUJ Chairman Ademu Seidu praised the Ododo administration for creating a peaceful environment for the media and appealed for more government support for the union.

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has spotlighted Nigeria's bold digital vision on the global stage. Sharing the update on its X official handle, the agency revealed that its Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, led a high… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NITDA showcases Nigeria's digital future at UNGA, seeks global investors By Busola Bamidele on September 26, 2025 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has spotlighted Nigeria's bold digital vision on the global stage. Sharing the update on its X official handle, the agency revealed that its Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, led a high-level discussion at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA80) on the theme "Tech is Infrastructure", hosted by HERitage House. Inuwa outlined Nigeria's AI Readiness Plan, built on trusted, culturally reflective data, strong computing and storage capacity, and bias-free algorithms. Read also: NITDA showcases Nigeria's digital future at UNGA, seeks global investors FG pushes UN reforms, showcases Nigeria's economic model for SMEs Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen trade ties, unlocking fresh openings for SMEs Lagos moves to become Africa's top non-oil export hub Ogun unveils robust palliatives to cushion fuel subsidy removal impact He highlighted Project BRIDGE, a landmark initiative deploying 90,000 km of fibre-optic cable to ensure nationwide internet access and close the digital divide. Key milestones announced include the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI) to secure digital independence and N-ATLAS, Nigeria's first multilingual AI model, developed through a co-creation policy framework. NITDA called on global investors and partners to tap into Nigeria's thriving digital infrastructure sector, describing it as a fertile ground for innovation and long-term growth.

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By Busola Bamidele Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on his X official handle that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a far-reaching reform proposal to the United Nations, urging the global body to restructure or risk losing relevance i… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG pushes UN reforms, showcases Nigeria's economic model for SMEs By Busola Bamidele on September 26, 2025 By Busola Bamidele Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on his X official handle that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a far-reaching reform proposal to the United Nations, urging the global body to restructure or risk losing relevance in a rapidly changing world economy. Speaking at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Shettima, who represented the President, criticised the UN's slow response to global crises and widening gap between policy and action, describing ongoing conflicts as "stains on our collective humanity." Read also: FG pushes UN reforms, showcases Nigeria's economic model for SMEs Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen trade ties, unlocking fresh openings for SMEs Lagos moves to become Africa's top non-oil export hub Ogun unveils robust palliatives to cushion fuel subsidy removal impact Affordable diesel sparks hope for SMEs as MAN lauds refinery's impact Tinubu used the platform to highlight Nigeria's economic transformation, stressing how his administration's reforms are creating fertile ground for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive and drive inclusive growth. He called on UN member states to embrace bold reforms that will empower developing nations, strengthen trade, and support entrepreneurs as key players in global economic stability.

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