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The federal government and Access Bank Plc have reiterated their commitment to supporting Nigeria's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), highlighting the crucial role of entrepreneurship in driving inclusive economic growth and job creation. This commitment came to the fore at the 2025 National MSME Awards, where Ifeoma
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The Private Sector Investment Forum in Northern Ghana was held in Bolgatanga, where Mr. Niloy Banerjee, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to Ghana, emphasized the key role of the private sector in creating jobs and driving economic growth. The forum, organized by the Upper East
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Pakistani Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb participated in a high-level panel discussion on "Scaling up SME Finance" at the International Business Forum in Sevilla, Spain, convened on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). The discussion aimed to strengthen financing mechanisms for SMEs,
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Zimbabwe's formal unemployment rates highlight the pressing need for a radical shift in the country's educational approach. With 19 universities but a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople, the government must prioritize vocational training to empower youth for self-employment and equip them with practical skills. The country
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Malaysia and Italy have expressed their commitment to promoting free trade and economic growth, highlighting the significance of peace and stability in achieving global progress. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized Malaysia's key position within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and its consistent economic growth.
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Japanese households hold a $368 billion stash of household assets, roughly half of which have been parked in cash and bank deposits for decades. However, rising prices, particularly of food, are forcing a quest for returns that few bothered to consider a few years ago. This, coupled with the impending
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The Lockhart Independent School District in Texas has proposed $94 million in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025, to fund various school infrastructure projects. Moody's Investors Service has assigned Aa3 underlying and Aaa enhanced ratings to these bonds, reflecting the district's growing economy, stable enrollment,
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Moody's Investors Service has confirmed the city's strong financial foundation and economic growth prospects, affirming its A1 issuer rating and A1 rating on the city's general obligation limited tax (GOLT) bonds. This decision reflects the city's stable tax base, improving economic growth
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Pakistan's government spent Rs905 billion on development schemes in the last fiscal year, which is lower than the allocated and revised budget of Rs1.1 trillion. The downward revision in development spending has raised concerns about the country's economic growth rate, which was previously set at
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Pakistan's government spent a total of Rs905 billion on development projects in the fiscal year 2024-25, which is significantly lower than the revised target of Rs1.1 trillion. This shortfall has raised concerns that the country's economic growth rate may be revised downward from the projected
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The bill, proposed by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo), aims to tackle youth unemployment, stimulate innovation, and drive economic growth in the South East region through the establishment of a vocational and entrepreneurial institute. The proposed institution will provide structured training in technical and vocational disciplines, fostering entrepreneurial skills needed
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As trade plays a vital role in driving economic growth, connecting markets, and supporting development, it must also prioritize sustainability. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has addressed this challenge by launching the Principles for Sustainable Trade and Trade Finance, providing a framework to assess sustainability in international trade and
