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Taiwo Oyedele Urges Delta State to Leverage Resources for Economic Growth
Taiwo Oyedele, head of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, challenged Delta State officials to shift focus from resource wealth to strategic execution to drive development.
Tony Elumelu advocates for Delta state investment and energy sector collaboration
Tony Elumelu endorses Delta State as an ideal investment hub, urging a collaborative effort with the state government to resolve power supply issues and boost local electricity generation.
Vice President Shettima Encourages Investment in Delta State’s Economic Opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on global and local investors to capitalize on the economic strengths of Delta State, asserting that healthy competition among states is essential for national prosperity.
Soludo Claims Debt-Free Governance, Highlights Economic Recovery
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo asserts his administration has incurred no debt and urges Nigerians to prioritize local goods to stimulate massive job creation.
Delta State Government launches $100 million fund to support private investment
Delta State has established a $100 million Viability Gap Fund to de-risk private investments and has pledged to fast-track economic agreements aimed at boosting industrialization.
Okonjo-Iweala: Delta State has Potential to Challenge Lagos as Nigeria’s Economic Powerhouse
WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala argues that Delta State can mirror Lagos as a key economic hub by focusing on Special Economic Zones, value-added production, and the blue economy.
Austin Avuru presents plan for economic growth in Delta State
Austin Avuru, chairman of the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit, has called for maritime reforms, land banking for commercial farming, and industrial park expansion to drive economic growth in Delta State.
Global oil prices drop almost 5% following news of upcoming Iran negotiations
Oil prices plummeted nearly 5% as President Donald Trump announced new diplomatic efforts with Iran to de-escalate the regional conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
MAN Pushes for Unified Taxation and Stable Policy Frameworks to Revitalize Manufacturing
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria is calling for unified tax policies and better infrastructure to support industrial growth, citing high operational costs as a major hurdle.
CFG Advisory: Macroeconomic Shifts Insufficient for Nigerian Manufacturing Expansion
Tilewa Adebajo of CFG Advisory argues that Nigeria must implement specific industrial strategies alongside macroeconomic reforms to overcome structural hurdles and boost manufacturing sector growth.