The Federal Government has allocated 5% of Nigeria's education budget to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), a move designed to strengthen the nation's SME sector through practical skill development. Education Minister … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG invests 5% of education budget to grow SME skills By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 The Federal Government has allocated 5% of Nigeria's education budget to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), a move designed to strengthen the nation's SME sector through practical skill development. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa said the programme focuses on empowering young Nigerians with hands-on, income-generating abilities that drive entrepreneurship and small business growth. Read also, FG invests 5% of education budget to grow SME skills FG expands irrigation to boost strengthen MSME agribusiness MSME leaders advocate value-driven entrepreneurship among Nigerian youth Rwanda launches solar-powered DigiTruck to train citizens in digital skills FG sets uniform prices for renewed hope housing units nationwide Over 250,000 trainees have already been engaged across 2,600 centres, with a target to train 960,000 more in 28 trades such as solar installation, fashion design, plumbing, and GSM repair. Participants will undergo intensive practical training and receive starter packs and business grants upon completion, enabling them to establish or scale their small enterprises.

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The Federal Government is expanding irrigation facilities nationwide under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to boost food security and reduce reliance on imports. Through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader FG expands irrigation to boost strengthen MSME agribusiness By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 The Federal Government is expanding irrigation facilities nationwide under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to boost food security and reduce reliance on imports. Through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the initiative will enable year-round farming, helping smallholder farmers and agri-MSMEs increase productivity and income. Read also, FG expands irrigation to boost strengthen MSME agribusiness MSME leaders advocate value-driven entrepreneurship among Nigerian youth Rwanda launches solar-powered DigiTruck to train citizens in digital skills FG sets uniform prices for renewed hope housing units nationwide UNDP launches mine-tech to drive innovation in Nigeria's solid minerals sector The project also creates opportunities for local cooperatives in processing and storage, supported by partnerships with the World Bank, AfDB, and state governments. By promoting modern irrigation practices, the initiative empowers small farmers to scale production, enhance exports, and strengthen Nigeria's agricultural economy.

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At the "Nigeria at 65: Reviving Values and Volunteerism Among the Youth" conference hosted by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), MSME stakeholders and youth leaders emphasized the role of civic values in driving sustainable busin… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader MSME leaders advocate value-driven entrepreneurship among Nigerian youth By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 At the "Nigeria at 65: Reviving Values and Volunteerism Among the Youth" conference hosted by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), MSME stakeholders and youth leaders emphasized the role of civic values in driving sustainable business growth. The event featured keynote addresses, engaging panel sessions, and the Youth Leadership Debate Finale — an initiative of LEAP Africa and the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund — which provided young entrepreneurs a platform to pitch innovative ideas for national development. Read also, MSME leaders advocate value-driven entrepreneurship among Nigerian youth Rwanda launches solar-powered DigiTruck to train citizens in digital skills FG sets uniform prices for renewed hope housing units nationwide UNDP launches mine-tech to drive innovation in Nigeria's solid minerals sector APPLY NOW: Cost and Inventory Accountant Speakers highlighted that entrepreneurship rooted in integrity, volunteerism, and leadership can transform Nigeria's youth into agents of economic and social change. The conference reaffirmed CLTC's commitment to nurturing value-based entrepreneurship and empowering young Nigerians to build resilient MSMEs that strengthen the national economy

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