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Aliko Dangote advocates self reliance productions for full economic independence

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  By allcitynews.ng  Apparently concerned on how to grow stronger economy, Aliko Dangote has called  for fully self-reliance and internally production of all products. According to him, "We must design, fabricate, produce what we consume, build power grids. "True economic independence is impossible without technical sovereignty. We must fabricate, design and build what we consume. We will remain the fiercest advocates for local content, which is key." The President of the Dangote Group who called for urgent investment in local manufacturing and power infrastructure, also emphasised that Nigeria must design, fabricate and build what it consumes to achieve true economic independence.  Dangote who recently announced a proposed 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in East Africa as part of a $40 billion investment drive. Dangote is always advocating for local production. He highlighted the need for improved electricity infrastructure, describing it as critical to industrial ...

Nestlé Nigeria Marks 15 Years of Transformative Impact, Celebrates New Generation of Skilled Graduates

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  By allcitynews.ng  Nestlé Nigeria Marks 15 Years of Transformative Impact, Celebrates New Generation of Skilled Graduates. The celebration is a testament that in Nestlé Nigeria, it is no longer just about numbers or investment,  that it is about lives changing, careers builder, and a growing ecosystem of skilled professionals shaping the future of Nigeria’s industrial sector. Through its Technical Training Centres and broader youth initiatives, the company continues to turn promise into possibility, one graduate at a time. In a moment that blended celebration with purpose, Nestlé Nigeria marked 15 years of sustained investment in youth development by graduating twenty trainees from its Flowergate Technical Training Centre—an initiative that has steadily evolved into one of the country’s most impactful technical empowerment programmes. More than a graduation ceremony, the event stood as a testament to a long-term vision: equipping young Nigerians with the skills, discipl...

MarketsMoniepoint commits to deepening financial inclusion

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  By allcitynews.ng   Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s agency banking space, positioning its service model as a catalyst for sector growth while committing to deepening value creation across the financial ecosystem. Beyond service provision, the bank stated that it is cementing its identity as the technological backbone of the real economy, designed to address the specific complexities of the local commercial landscape. Speaking on the bank’s evolving strategy, the Senior Vice President, Distribution Network Sales, Moniepoint MFB, Ezekiel Sanni, noted that agency banking must be anchored on consistent enterprise support, trust, and real economic value for agents and merchants. “Our goal is to transcend traditional transaction processing by becoming a fundamental partner in the daily growth of small businesses. "By providing the tools for inventory management and working capital alongside seamless payments, we are ensuring that financ...

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President Tinubu assures Nigerian workers of social security, life after retirement, says over 7.5m covered by Employees’ Compensation Scheme

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  By allcitynews.ng President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday restated the commitment of the Federal Government towards ensuring that every Nigerian worker is insulated from sudden economic ruin, workplace injury and assured of a dignified life after retirement. The president gave the assurance at the opening of a two-day ISSA 2026 West Africa Seminar holding in Abuja, the nation’s capital with the theme: “ Improving inclusiveness and accessibility of social security services through effective communication in West Africa." He disclosed that since assuming office in 2023, his administration has driven its Renewed Hope Agenda with a clear objective, to restore opportunity, protect livelihoods, and rebuild confidence in our economy. Across government, we are deliberately strengthening institutions that form the pillars of Nigeria’s evolving social security architecture. “Through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, we have fundamentally strengthened workplace injury protecti...

Nestlé’ partners Federal Ministry of Livestock Development for establishment of dairy technical development centre

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By allcitynews.ng  Nestlé Nigeria Plc has entered into partnership with Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) to actualise the planned dairy technical skills. Signing the a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, they noted that the move is as part of a broader strategy to enhance technical expertise, upgrade milk quality, and increase productivity in the Nigerian dairy sector. Located at the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm, this Centre leverages the company’s ongoing Livestock Development Project (NLDP) and marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment, following the Demonstration Farm’s launch in 2025 and the signing of a Letter of Intent on World Milk Day 2025. Together, these milestones signal the transition from pilot initiatives to full implementation and a more structured, scalable approach to skills development across the dairy value chain. The collaboration will deliver struc...

BREAKING NEWS, Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, sacks Wale Edun

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  By allcitynews.ng. President has shaken his cabinet, sacked  Finance Minister, Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa. President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun and replaced him with Taiwo Oyedele, as well as the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their positions. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga, the changes were communicated in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The memo announced that Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, while Dr Muttaqha Darma has been named Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development. It further directed that all outgoing ministers complete ha...