Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, leveraging decades of shared history and economic opportunities. This pledge was made at a refception in Lagos celebrating the 76th anniversary of the People'… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria, China deepen strategic ties, target stronger trade,development By Busola Bamidele on September 27, 2025 Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, leveraging decades of shared history and economic opportunities. This pledge was made at a refception in Lagos celebrating the 76th anniversary of the People's Republic of China and 56 years of Nigeria–China diplomatic ties. Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, Chairman of the House Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations, hailed the partnership for delivering visible gains in infrastructure, trade, and cultural exchange. Read also Nigeria, China deepen strategic ties, target stronger trade,development Netherlands, Uganda empower Rubanda farmers with land ownership certificates Debt surge, high rates trap Nigeria's small businesses Kogi targets SMEs mineral titles to boost local mining opportunities Kaduna unveils skills hub to empower entrepreneurs annually He reiterated Nigeria's resolve to remain a reliable partner in building "a community with a shared future." Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, revealed that bilateral trade hit $21.89 billion in 2024, positioning Nigeria as China's second-largest trading partner in Africa. She stressed that people-to-people exchanges remain key to sustaining growth. Marking a symbolic October 1—China's National Day and Nigeria's Independence Day—both countries expressed confidence that deeper cooperation will drive mutual development and promote global peace and stability.

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The Ugandan government, in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, has issued 294 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) to smallholder farmers in Rubanda District to strengthen land tenure security and boost food production. The certifi… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Netherlands, Uganda empower Rubanda farmers with land ownership certificates By Busola Bamidele on September 27, 2025 The Ugandan government, in partnership with the Embassy of the Netherlands, has issued 294 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) to smallholder farmers in Rubanda District to strengthen land tenure security and boost food production. The certificates, presented at Muko Playground by Dutch Ambassador Frederieke Quispel, are part of the five-year Agricultural Governance Results Improvement Project (A-GRIP), launched in 2023. Read also Netherlands, Uganda empower Rubanda farmers with land ownership certificates Debt surge, high rates trap Nigeria's small businesses Kogi targets SMEs mineral titles to boost local mining opportunities Kaduna unveils skills hub to empower entrepreneurs annually NITDA showcases Nigeria's digital future at UNGA, seeks global investors Funded by the Netherlands and implemented by Cordaid, the project aims to empower farmers through secure land rights. Ambassador Quispel said the certificates will enable farmers to invest confidently, access credit, and increase household incomes.   Heleen Vander Beek called for sustained funding for land management systems, while Rubanda RDC Eric Ssewandigi hailed the initiative for curbing land grabbing and transforming local communities.

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Nigeria's rising debt and the Central Bank's 27% Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) are squeezing small businesses and slowing growth. Despite a slight rate adjustment, credit remains painfully expensive for entrepreneurs struggling with inflation and weak … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Debt surge, high rates trap Nigeria's small businesses By Busola Bamidele on September 27, 2025 Nigeria's rising debt and the Central Bank's 27% Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) are squeezing small businesses and slowing growth. Despite a slight rate adjustment, credit remains painfully expensive for entrepreneurs struggling with inflation and weak consumer demand. Public debt climbed to N149.39 trillion in Q1 2025, up from N87.38 trillion when President Bola Tinubu took office in June 2023. In less than two years, the government has borrowed nearly N56.6 trillion, with debt servicing now gulping over 90% of revenue. Read also: Debt surge, high rates trap Nigeria's small businesses Kogi targets SMEs mineral titles to boost local mining opportunities Kaduna unveils skills hub to empower entrepreneurs annually NITDA showcases Nigeria's digital future at UNGA, seeks global investors FG pushes UN reforms, showcases Nigeria's economic model for SMEs Analysts warn that heavy domestic borrowing crowds out private credit, pushing lending rates beyond the reach of SMEs—the backbone of Nigeria's economy. Many operators are shelving expansion plans, cutting jobs, or shutting down altogether. Experts say urgent fiscal discipline and targeted support for small businesses are key to breaking the cycle, or Nigeria risks deeper stagnation that punishes entrepreneurs and households alike.

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