Edo partners FG to cultivate 6,000 hectares of cashew farmlands.

Edo partners FG to cultivate 6,000 hectares of cashew farmlands.Edo State Government has confirmed plans to partner with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for the cultivation of 6,000 hectares of cashew farmlands in the state under the Cashew Expansion Programme. State Commissioner of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Mr. Monday Osaigbovo said during the presentation of the activities and achievements of the ministry at the Edo State House of Assembly that six local governments had been mandated to solicit for the 6,000 hectares of land.

Agribusiness; Mordi, Bello, Nwaka empower over 300 women.

Agribusiness; Mordi, Bello, Nwaka empower over 300 women. IN line with the SMART agenda of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, his Senior Special Assistant, SSA on International Relations, Dr Genevieve Mordi, the Executive Secretary, Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency, Mrs Shimite Bello and the member representing Aniocha South in the state House of Assembly, Ms Angela Nwaka, have empowered over 300 women across the state with tomatoes, okro and vegetable seedlings.

How Tony Elumelu Foundation is creating an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem.

How Tony Elumelu Foundation is creating an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem. THE Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is one of the largest private philanthropic organizations in the Africa. It was established in 2010 to encourage and empower entrepreneurs, promote thought leadership and create an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives African entrepreneurship. Since it was founded, the TEF has catalyzed the development of entrepreneurs and innovators in Africa. The annual TEF Entrepreneurship Programme which commits $100 million to training, mentoring and funding of 10,000 African entrepreneurs is the largest business plan competition on the continent.

Tony Elumelu Foundation creates 160,000 jobs in 3 years .

Tony Elumelu Foundation creates 160,000 jobs in 3 years .THE Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has created over 160,000 direct and indirect jobs across Africa in three years.Also, the foundation which is dedicated to catalysing entrepreneurship, announced its third annual TEF Entrepreneurship Forum, scheduled to hold on October 13-14 in Lagos, as one of the most diverse annual gatherings of African entrepreneurs and SMEs. Tony Elumelu Foundation creates 160,000 jobs in 3 years (TEF)

Elumelu tasks govt on prioritisation of SMEs, creative sector for national development.

Elumelu tasks govt on prioritisation of SMEs, creative sector for national development. The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony O. Elumelu, has called on the government to prioritise SMEs, the creative sector and access to electricity to drive job creation, inclusive growth and the diversification of the economy. He made this call while speaking on the topic "Opportunities, Productivity and Employment: Actualizing the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan" at the opening plenary of the 23rd Nigerian Economic Summit with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Vice Chairman of General Electric, John Rice.

UN WOMEN: EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict.

UN WOMEN. There are 1.1 billion girls in the world, and every one of them deserves equal opportunities for a better future. They are a source of energy, power and creativity. They can drive change and help build a better future for all. Yet, most girls face disadvantage and discrimination on a daily basis, and those living through crises are suffering even more. UN Women statement for International Day of the Girl Child. On the International Day of the Girl Child, let us commit to investing in skills training and education for girls and livelihood activities for young women around the world who are facing crises. This year, International Day of the Girl (11 October) will focus on the theme, "EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict".

Chinese Government To Support Nigeria’s Drive To Make Made In Nigeria Products Exportable.

Chinese Government To Support Nigeria’s Drive To Make Made In Nigeria Products Exportable.The Chinese government says it would support Nigeria’s drive to make made in Nigeria products an exportable brand. Chinese ambassador to Nigeria thou Pingjian said this as his country marked its national day which coincided with Nigeria’s independence anniversary. As Nigeria’s tax revenue from oil continues to fall and the country gradually recovers from recession, agriculture and made in Nigeria products have began receiving a boost around the country. Fares to showcase locally made products are common features now in the country. This new drive has not gone unnoticed by one of the world’s biggest industrial nation.