The Sokoto State Government has renovated Mana Secondary School in Sokoto town under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program, a move aimed at boosting access to quality education and equipping young people for future… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Sokoto invests in education to build future SME workforce By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 30, 2025 The Sokoto State Government has renovated Mana Secondary School in Sokoto town under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) program, a move aimed at boosting access to quality education and equipping young people for future opportunities. With restored learning facilities and improved infrastructure, the project is designed to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning, especially for adolescent girls who are key to building inclusive economic growth. Read also, Sokoto invests in education to build future SME workforce Borno governor backs farmers with food relief, cash support Tinubu commissions projects to boost SMEs in Imo AfDB approves loan to boost youth jobs, skills in Equatorial Guinea Edo flyover project to unlock new business opportunities Governor Ahmad Aliyu's administration said the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen public schools across the state, ensuring that young learners are empowered with the skills and confidence to pursue higher education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship. Education stakeholders believe that investments like this will not only raise academic standards but also build the foundation for a stronger SME ecosystem, as better-trained youths enter the workforce with the ability to innovate, start businesses, and contribute to local economic development.

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Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has rolled out a relief programme for smallholder farmers and households in Dikwa after quelea birds and pests wiped out farmlands that serve as the community's main source of livelihood. The intervention s… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Borno governor backs farmers with food relief, cash support By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 30, 2025 Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has rolled out a relief programme for smallholder farmers and households in Dikwa after quelea birds and pests wiped out farmlands that serve as the community's main source of livelihood. The intervention supported 18,000 households with two bags of rice and sorghum each. In addition, 35,000 women received N10,000 cash, a wrapper, and food supplies—amounting to more than N350 million in direct support. Read also, Borno governor backs farmers with food relief, cash support Tinubu commissions projects to boost SMEs in Imo AfDB approves loan to boost youth jobs, skills in Equatorial Guinea Edo flyover project to unlock new business opportunities Nigeria seeks global investment boost in energy, infrastructure Governor Zulum said the move was necessary to avert a food crisis, while also reaffirming plans to strengthen agriculture through pest control and support systems that protect farmers' output. The relief package is expected to ease the burden on families, protect rural businesses, and keep farming communities resilient despite recent setbacks.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid a working visit to Owerri, Imo State, where he commissioned key projects delivered by Governor Hope Uzodinma, including the Imo Concorde Hilton Hotel, the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, the Asumpta … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Tinubu commissions projects to boost SMEs in Imo By Abimbola Akomolafe on September 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid a working visit to Owerri, Imo State, where he commissioned key projects delivered by Governor Hope Uzodinma, including the Imo Concorde Hilton Hotel, the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, the Asumpta Flyover, and the Imo Digital Learning Centre. The projects are expected to stimulate business activities, boost tourism, and improve the operating environment for small and medium enterprises across the state. Read also, Tinubu commissions projects to boost SMEs in Imo AfDB approves loan to boost youth jobs, skills in Equatorial Guinea Edo flyover project to unlock new business opportunities Nigeria seeks global investment boost in energy, infrastructure SMEs set to benefit from Ogun–China infrastructure partnership In the digital economy space, Uzodinma also launched initiatives such as MylmoApp, the Imo Digital City (IDCL), and the SkillUpImo Techosphere, which have already trained over 40,000 young people with globally competitive skills. With the Orashi Free Trade Zone attracting oil and gas investors, Imo State is positioning itself as a hub for industrialisation, digital innovation, and SME growth, in alignment with the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda.

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