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FG to conduct MSMEs census in 2025 – Minister

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The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has announced plans to conduct a nationwide census of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in 2025, as part of its economic growth and industrial transformation strategy.

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, revealed this in the FMITI 2025 outlook document which outlined the ministry’s key priorities for the new year.

Oduwole, along with the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, described the census as a critical step toward “conducting a nationwide census to establish a precise, data-driven roadmap for empowering MSMEs.”

Oduwole described 2025 as a pivotal year for the country’s economic diversification efforts, promising measurable impacts through policy reforms and strategic initiatives.

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“The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has commenced a new chapter in driving Nigeria’s economic diversification by implementing targeted policies and reforms to accelerate industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, manufacturing, and innovation,” Oduwole said.

She added that the ministry will remain focused on strengthening trade policy implementation, fostering private-sector competitiveness, and ensuring businesses thrive in local and global markets. “Our goal is to facilitate the creation of wealth, productive jobs, and shared prosperity for all Nigerians,” she noted.

Highlighting the ministry’s 2025 outlook, Oduwole stated that FMITI’s initiatives will focus on three critical areas: economic diversification, trade revenue growth, and investment mobilisation.

FMITI will accelerate industrialisation by engaging initiatives including rehabilitating export processing zones, prioritising intellectual property protection, and promoting tech and artificial intelligence for trade and investment.

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According to the FMITI 2025 outlook, the ministry aims to ensure exportable food products meet international safety standards in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture.

Further, the ministry noted it plans to revise the country’s trade and investment strategies to support an export-led economy.

Oduwole emphasised the African Continental Free Trade Area to champion trade and enter preferential trade agreements with key countries to boost foreign exchange earnings.

She stated that the ministry’s efforts will focus on retaining domestic investors, modernising the regulatory framework, establishing sub-national One-Stop Investment Centers and launching an investment portal to track and promote investment flows holistically.

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Oduwole assured stakeholders of the ministry’s commitment to transparent communication and collaboration, adding “FMITI will share periodic updates on its performance, as independently verified by the Central Delivery Coordinating Unit.”

Moreover, the Minister of State for Industry, Enoh, shared his vision for the industrial sector, focusing on competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Among the ministry’s priorities is unlocking the potential of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan to foster local manufacturing.

Enoh also highlighted plans to expand the Special Agro-Processing Zones and revitalise the Cotton, Textile, and Garment sectors to enhance exports creating millions of jobs.

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Additionally, the ministry noted it plans to advance the country’s self-sufficiency in petrochemical, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturing through strategic investments.

Senator Enoh emphasised the importance of the Industrial Revolution Work Group, a task force dedicated to reengineering the Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan for sustainable industrialisation.

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Just in: FG begins recruitment into Federal Civil Service

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The Federal Government has begun hiring for various positions within the Federal Civil Service.

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) announced on January 26, 2025, that Nigerians interested in these roles can apply through the commission’s official website.

Applicants are required to submit their applications for only one position.

Those applying should upload several documents, including their CV, academic certificates, NYSC certificate, birth certificate, and passport photo.

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People with disabilities should also mention the nature of their condition in their applications.

The application portal is open until March 10, 2025, for interested candidates.

The statement read:

“The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is receiving applications for various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service.

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“The vacancy announcement is published on the Commission’s website: www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng and in the Sun, Daily Trust and The Nation newspaper of Monday 27th January 2025.

“Eligible applicants are to apply for only one position via the application link: https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.

“Applicants who are physically challenged should state the nature of their disability.

“Applicants are to upload the following documents as applicable:

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i. Curriculum Vitae

ii. Ph.D/Master’s Degree Certificate

iii. Degree/HND/NCE Certificate

iv. WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate

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v. Primary School Certificate

vi. NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate

vii. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age

viii. Local Government Identification

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ix. Recent Passport photograph

“All applications are to be submitted on or before Monday, 10th March, 2025.

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Just in: Ex-President Buhari opens up on his health status

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Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up about his health since leaving office on May 29, 2023.

Buhari confirmed that his health is better now since he left office in 2023.

While in office as President, Buhari was plagued by illness which led to him being flown abroad for medical attention.

He handed over to Bola Tinubu after serving his two terms as President.

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Speaking at an All Progressives Congress, APC, stakeholders’ meeting at the Katsina State Government House, Buhari suggested that the complexities of being the President of Nigeria affected his health.

“Those outside the corridors of power do not understand the complexities and difficulties facing Nigeria.

“My health has improved since leaving office. People who visited me told me I look better than before.”

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Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Fed Constituency Communities rejoice as Rep Agbo attracts 21 class rooms, ICT Halls+Photos

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Community and educational leaders in Amalla, Udenu local government area and other communities in Igbo-Eze North council area have made accolades on their House of Representatives member, Rt. Hon Dennis Nnamdi AGBO, for attracting and completing the construction and reconstructions of various classroom blocks in their secondary schools.

Commissioning the facilities by the Governor of Enugu state who was represented by the state Commission for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, different community leaders and school Principals paid tributes to both Governor Peter Mbah and Rep Agbo for their giant strides in the provision of educational infrastructure such as the state government’s ongoing constriction of 260 Smart Schools across the state, and Rep Agbo’s continued provision of educational facilities in Igbo-Eze North/ Udenu Federal constituency.

The facilities included a seven-classroom block with two offices at Umuegali Amalla in Udenu LGA, six-classroom block at Community Secondary School Imufu; four-classroom block at Comprehensive Secondary School Ekposhi, an Examination Hall and ICT building at Community High School Uda.

Expressing appreciations to Rep Agbo for attracting the projects, community leaders such as Prince Emeka Eze of Amalla in Udenu LGA; Chief Abel Idoko of Ekposhi Enugu-Ezike, HRH Igwe Remigus Attah of Imufu and Ichie Peter Ugwuja of Udah in Igbo-Eze North LGA, described Agbo as a good representative with integrity and track record of excellence.

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They also made accolades on Governor Peter Mbah who Chief Idoko said his governance has been characterized by “business unusual and disruptive innovations in all sectors.” Ichie Ugwuja recalled that Rep Dennis AGBO had earlier remodeled college buildings, the old dormitory and laboratory blocks in Udah Community High School, in addition to other community development projects.

Rep Agbo in his different speeches gave commendation to Governor Peter Mbah, stating that the governor is a worthy partner whose hard work propels him to seek budgetary provisions for his constituency and the state – “the Governor is working, so we work”.

Agbo said, “We’re taking after the Governor. Education is the enabling factor for the future because if you educate a child, you empower him. All we are doing is to contribute our own quota to elevate that initiative, bringing resources from the center, from the federal government, which is where we operate, to support what the Governor is doing.

“Education is the key in human capital development. Imagine a remodeled secondary School in Udah, and a Smart School next door, the confidence it will engineer in children in the next five years is unimaginable. I thank my constituents who are wonderful people. They support me and I’m working hard for them.”

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The Governor’s representative and the state Commissioner for Education, Prof Ndubueze Mbah said that there is a democratic synergy between the state government’s effective governance and effective representation by the House of Representative member.

“The people who are enjoying these democratic endeavors are the people that Honourable represents and the citizens of Enugu state in general, who are led by our Governor. It has been a richly rewarding experience and I’ll provide the governor a full brief on my excursion here,” Prof Mbah said.

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