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Nigeria’s economic growth stifled by infrastructure deficit

Infrastructure is the foundation of any thriving economy, enabling businesses to operate efficiently, facilitating trade, and improving the quality of life for citizens. However, Nigeria’s significant infrastructure deficit poses a major threat to its economic stability, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes Nigeria, once celebrated as the “Giant of Africa,” now faces a critical infrastructure deficit that threatens...
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Expert urges education overhaul for youth development

A youth advocate, Oludare Olowora, has called on the Federal Government to revamp Nigeria’s education sector to focus on skill acquisition, arguing that the current system is outdated and does not equip youths for modern career paths. Olowora, who co-founded the UK-based Social Innovation Hub and is a member of the National Youth Council of...
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Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News March 28

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Friday, March 28, 2025. Makinde Commiserates With Ajimobi, Kola-Daisi Families Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed condolences to Mrs Florence Ajimobi, wife of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the death of the...
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Oyebanji hails Promasidor’s investment in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, has commended Promasidor Nigeria for its investment in the state, describing the company as a strategic partner in its economic development. According to a statement, Oyebanji made the remarks during a recent visit to Promasidor’s Lagos head office and factory, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening public-private...
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Nigeria woos investors to tackle food insecurity

The Federal Government has made further calls to attract European investment into Nigeria’s cold chain infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to address food insecurity. This was a key focus at the 2025 edition of the Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria Exhibition and Conference, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos from March 25...
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Polo gets luxury brand recognition

A publication has recognised Polo as the Luxury Brand of the Decade for the retailer’s dominance in the luxury sector. Marketing and advertising publication Marketing Edge, in a statement, said it recognised Polo for its commitment to excellence. For over 30 years, Polo has been at the forefront of luxury retail in Nigeria, offering “an...
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Nigeria-South Africa chamber advocates economic integration for food security

The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce has urged African nations to deepen economic integration to ensure food security and shared prosperity across the continent. Speaking on Thursday at the NSACC’s March Breakfast Meeting in Lagos, stakeholders in the agricultural sector underscored the need for a robust agribusiness framework to address food shortages and enhance intra-African...
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Ogun to empower entrepreneurs with digital skills

The Ogun State Government has partnered with GFA Technologies to train and empower at least one million entrepreneurs through the Gateway Skills Programme. According to a statement, the Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Adebola Sofela, announced the initiative at the first-quarter MSMEs Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting, which was held virtually. Sofela, who was joined by...
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Policy delay hampers manufacturing exports – MAN

The Federal Government’s delay in signing the fiscal policy measure document for over a year has hurt manufacturers’ ability to competitively produce for the export market, according to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chairman George Onafowokan. Onafowokan, in an interview with The PUNCH, criticised the Federal Government for its delay in signing the...
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