Stakeholders urge government to harness youth population for bio-economic growth   By Olatunde Ajayi   Stakeholders in agriculture and economic sectors have called on the government to harness opportunities in Nigeria’s huge youth population to boost the country’s economic diversification.   The stakeholders, drawn from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), academia,Continue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi Chief Ehiagwina Patrick, Group Managing Director of Patjeda Group, says effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) by private sector firms can curb the rising migration of Nigerian youths abroad in search of better opportunities. Patrick, during a policy dialogue on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development in NigeriaContinue Reading

    Gboyega Isiaka, representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, says the Badagry–Sokoto superhighway will unlock economic opportunities for border communities and reposition the South-West as a major trade and industrial gateway. Isiaka spoke to newsmen on Friday in Imeko on the sidelines of a formal reception for defected leaders ofContinue Reading

FG develops unified housing delivery framework for coherence with institutions, states By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus     The Federal Government said it has developed a unified Housing Delivery Framework to ensure ‘One Coherent National Housing Delivery System’ in the country.   The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa,Continue Reading

      By Ilorin; The Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans of Nigeria (BACSAAN) has called on the Federal Government to organise trainings on the latest technology for its members to enhance their professionalism. BACSAAN National President, Mr Mohammed Jamiu Fasasi made the call on Wednesday on the sidelines ofContinue Reading

FG intensifies plans to establish local building materials manufacturing hub     The Federal Government says it will intensify efforts to deepen industrial capacity through the establishment of local building materials manufacturing hubs.   The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore, made the remarkContinue Reading