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As part of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced plans to transform the country's agriculture sector, with a focus on creating value-added products that fuel industries, generate employment, and uplift farmers. The transformation effort, which is part of the Special
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The Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KWACCIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering economic growth, industrialisation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in Kwara State. In her address at the 55th Annual General Meeting, outgoing President Oluronke Adeyemi, SAN, expressed satisfaction with the achievements of her administration despite the
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The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking to revitalize its agriculture sector, driven by a vision to become a national pride and stimulate economic growth. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated that the government aims to achieve this transformation through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) program, which is a key component
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Global economic growth forecasts have been slightly revised upward by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest World Economic Outlook, released on July 29. Despite maintaining a fragile global economy, the IMF predicts a growth rate of 3% and 3.1% in 2025 and 2026, respectively. The upward revision
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Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, has seen its economic growth projection for 2025 upgraded to 3.4 percent by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This improvement reflects Nigeria's performance in oil production and the services sector. The new forecast is a significant rise from the April 2025
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The Taiwanese government has warned of economic uncertainty due to global trade and geopolitical risks, despite projected economic growth of 2.4% this year, according to a July 15 forecast from international forecaster S&P Global. The domestic economy has seen strong demand for emerging technologies, driving export orders
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A high-level meeting between Rehan Naseem Bharara, President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), and Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), marked a significant step towards strengthening Pakistan's economic framework. The two presidents emphasized the need for close collaboration between
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The European Union's Delegation to Ukraine visited the Pyriatyn Community to mark the completion of a three-year project under the EU's "Mayors for Economic Growth" (M4EG) initiative, which aimed to strengthen the local economy, support small-scale agricultural production, and create jobs. Despite the full-scale
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The Pak-US Joint Business Council's former chairman, Iftikhar Ali Malik, has hailed the recent trade agreement between the United States and Pakistan as a historic development that will significantly strengthen Pakistan's economy. According to Malik, the landmark deal will enhance bilateral trade relations, pave the way
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The UK Government has introduced a range of initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including stronger legal protections, a £4 billion finance boost, and new measures to support high streets. The government's SME Strategy is part of its Plan for Change, which aims to deliver
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Governor Josh Shapiro has announced his plan to invest in Pennsylvania's small businesses, main streets, and communities, providing a clear contrast to the uncertainty injected by federal tariffs. As tariffs drive up costs for consumers and small businesses, Governor Shapiro is focusing on economic growth, supporting entrepreneurs, and
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 22 percent, a record high, amid the country's ongoing macroeconomic challenges. This decision must be viewed in the context of inflation control, external account stability, and economic growth. The SBP opted to maintain
