The Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Mariam Katagum said N10billion was disbursed to artisans who applied under the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) survival fund. Katagum who is the Chairperson, Steering Committee on survival fund and guarantee off-take schemes, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja. …
Read More »AfCFTA: Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Targets 5% Contribution to GDP by 2023
Stakeholders in the Nigerian transportation sector have identified efficient transportation system as a key element that would guarantee the competitiveness of the Nigerian private sector especially for trade in goods in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. This was the central discussion at the ongoing workshop on ‘Nigeria …
Read More »We’re Committed to Implementing Agro-Industrial Processing Zones –Katagum
The Federal Government has restated its determination to partner with the private sector in the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) which is aimed at ensuring sustainable food security, economic growth as well as promote jobs creation and wealth generation. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, …
Read More »Buhari Creates Enormous Job Opportunities for Youth –Katagum
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum said President Muhammadu Buhari administration has created enormous opportunities for Nigerian youth to become productive in employment and entrepreneurship through the collaborative project of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) tagged …
Read More »Kano Leads as 138,000 MSMEs Registered for Survival Fund in 24hours
The Minister of State, Federa Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum Thursday said no fewer than 138,000 MSMEs have registered for the government’s intervention under ‘MSME Survival Fund’ scheme which commenced on the 21st September 2020 at 11pm. According to Amb. Katagum, Within the first 24 …
Read More »Nigeria to Open Registration Portal for N75bn MSME Fund on Monday
The Federal Government of Nigeria will on Monday 21st September, 2020 opened the registration portal for the N75 billion MSME Survival Fund and Guaranteed Offtake Schemes. The Chair of the Steering Committee for the effective implementation of the projects and the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. …
Read More »Nigeria Launches Stimulus Schemes for MSMEs
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated two schemes to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to cushion the effects of COVID-19 and save over 100,000 small businesses. The two schemes, Survival Fund and the Guaranteed Off-take Stimulus Schemes, were under the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan (NESP) of President Muhammadu …
Read More »Nigeria Govt Renews Commitment On Vocational Training
The Nigeria’s State Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum (picture), Thursday launched vocational training programmes as part of the government’s efforts to address unemployment in the country. Describing the training as a demonstration of commitment by the Federal Government towards improving the country’s economy and livelihood …
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