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The TVET Initiative garners momentum!

Barely two days after the FG launched the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Initiative through the @NigEducation, over 95,000 applications have been received.

Interested persons are advised to submit their application via the official TVET portal at tvet.education.gov.ng as application is still open.

For questions or updates, reach out via the official social media handles below:

● Twitter: @tvetinitiative
● Facebook: TVET Initiative
● Instagram: @tvetinitiative

Unlock your future with skills that matters.

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Having trouble securing a loan to expand your business operations?

Worried about high interest rates, endless paperwork, and collateral requirements?

Good news — President @officialABAT has launched the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), a ₦100 billion initiative designed to de-risk lending for SMEs.

Saturday, 31st May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

▪︎ Federal Government Commits $500m To @AfDB_Group Fund As President Tinubu Congratulates Sidi Ould Tah On New Role.

▪︎ SMEDAN secures N11bn To Boost SMEs, Creates 100,000+ Jobs In Two Years ~ DG

▪︎ FG Backs Youth Employability
Project To Train 18,300 In Vocational, Digital and Business Skills.

▪︎ Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist Leader Amir Abu Fatima ~ @HQNigerianArmy

▪︎ FG Expands Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road To Link Aminu Kano International Airport.

President Bola Tinubu will today, May 31 2025, commission 11 completed road projects across Nigeria while flagging off some others.

Physically Commissioned Projects

1. Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

First 30km section: Ahmadu Bello Way (Victoria Island) to Eleko Village, Lekki Peninsula

Location of commissioning: Kilometre 8 near Jakande Estate, Lagos

Virtually and Physically Commissioned Road & Bridge Projects (Total: 11)

2. Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Shagamu–Ibadan section) – 166.8km

3. East-West Road (Eleme Junction to Ahoada) – 94km

4. Alesi–Ugep Road, Cross River State – 67.1km

5. Ikorodu–Shagamu Road, Lagos/Ogun States – 30.4km

6. Enugu–Lokpanta Expressway (First 16km of 61km under rehabilitation)

7. New Artisan Market Bridge, Enugu – 75m dual-span bridge

8. New Bridge at Akpoha, Ebonyi State – 75m single-span bridge

9. Port Harcourt–Onne Junction (East-West Road) – First 15km

10. Lagos–Badagry Expressway (Agbara–Seme Border) – 48.6km

11. Rehabilitation of the Lagos–Badagry Expressway (additional section)

12. Section of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway.

Projects to be Flagged Off by President Tinubu:

1. Ibadan–Ife–Ilesha–Akure–Benin Highway
2. Nembe–Brass Road
3. Reconstruction of parts of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway
4. Abakpa Flyover, Enugu State
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It’s been such a bumpy ride over the past two years but the future keeps getting shaped for generations yet unborn.

As we commence the third leg of the first term, we wish everyone in the Renewed Hope administration the very best.
#PBATVersary

Friday, 30th May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

• President Tinubu launches N100 Billion Credit Guarantee Company, appoints board.

• FG launches project SPROUT to roll out CNG buses, tricycles across universities nationwide.

• FG launches NextGEN innovation challenge for youths across 774 LGAs.

• FG launches Fibre-to-Hostel, solar projects to provide 24-hour Internet in universities.

• FG partners with 10 new investors to boost Gas infrastructure, expand CNG use nationwide.

Thursday, 29th May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

• FG inaugurates committees to drive industrial growth through infrastructure and policy.

• FG secures $134 Million AfDB loan to enhance seed and grain production for farmers.

• FG's Sukuk series VI offer sees 735% oversubscription, hits N2.2 Trillion.

• FG to establish 7,000 digital hospitals in rural communities ~ Minister of Communications

• FG to provide 12 Universities with High-Speed internet and 24-hour power supply.

Is President Tinubu set to borrow $21bn as claimed?

These are the facts you need to know.

Wednesday, 28th May, 2025

- FG Clears 200,000 Passport Backlogs, Settled N28Billion Debt ~ Tunji Ojo

- ⁠Tinubu Vows Federal Government Will Recover All Stolen Assets And Funds

- ⁠@officialEFCC Recovers Portion Of N1.3Trillion Lost To CBEX ~ Ola Olukoyede

- ⁠VP @KashimSM: Our Institutional Reforms Will Address 80% Of Nigeria’s Bureaucratic Issues

- ⁠@fmbnnigeria Disburses N46.9Billion For RenewedHope City Projects In FCT And Lagos To Tackle Housing Deficit

Job creation via empowerment of small businesses remains a major priority for the Renewed Hope administration as led by President Bola Tinubu.

Over the past few months, the sector has seen tremendous progress and here goes some numbers from the agency in charge; @SMEDANGov.
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HAAPY CHILDREN’S DAY

Monday, 26th May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

• FG accelerates revival of ailing steel sector, eyes 15,000 job opportunities.

• FG trains 535 youths in welding and metallurgy to boost steel sector transformation.

• REA to create 120 new jobs with launch of Next Gen RESCO Program in Renewable Energy sector.

• FG: Mining reforms attracted $800million in investments in 2024.

• FG launches Intra-Africa air cargo corridor with discounts up to 50%-75%.

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It’s been two years of bold reforms and real resilience, but how far have we really come?

As we count down to the second anniversary #PbatVersary of the Renewed Hope administration, what should Nigerians be looking forward to?

PBATQuoteoftheday

Saturday, 24th May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

○ Federal Government to empower 1,000 youths per state through Livestock programme.

○ President Tinubu approves launch of Regional Maritime Bank to commence operation in Nigeria.

○ FG inaugurates committee on Youth Economic Empowerment and De-Radicalisation.

○ FG recovers $200 Million bond in P&ID case ~ AGF

○ Nigeria to resume oil drilling in Ogoni land after 30-year Hiatus to boost output.

HAPPENING TODAY: The @OfficialAPCNg National Summit at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Theme> Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far.

Be there!
#APCNationalSummit

Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

- Federal Government launches "Skill to Wealth" to tackle youth unemployment, begins pilot in Kano.

- Reps committee to introduce five bills to tackle oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

- Experts project Q1 2025 GDP growth at 3.2% - 3.5% on FX recovery, bank recapitalization impact.

- @cenbank policy, reforms strengthen FX stability and banking sector resilience ~ CIBN President

- Nigerian Government allocates N2.5billion for road infrastructure in 2025 ~ Minister

Tuesday, 20th May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

- Federal Government To Empower 10 Million Women Via STEM Initiatives.

- ⁠FG, Chinese Auto Giant, BAIC, Collaborate On Battery Swap Technology To Advance Nigeria’s Clean Energy Goals.

- ⁠@NipostNgn Surpasses N10 Billion Revenue, Sets Sights On Expanding Role In Digital Economy.

- ⁠FG Set To Boost Agriculture, Food Security With ACReSAL Project.

- ⁠Nigeria’s Digital Economy Soars Under Tinubu, Attracts $191 Million In Q1 2024 FDI—9x Jump From Previous Year.

Monday, May 19th, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

- Federal Government approves China's plan to establish electric vehicle factories in Nigeria.

- Federal and State governments repay over N13 trillion in debt within 18 months.

- Federal Government flags off construction of Oil and Gas academy in Bauchi.

- Federal Government completes 1,500 water and sanitation projects nationwide in two years ~ Minister

- Federal Government revalidates 2.3 million households for conditional cash transfer program amid economic reforms.

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Good news from the markets! 📈 Nigeria’s stock market gained ₦257 billion as investors cheered the drop in inflation.

Confidence is coming back! 💪🇳🇬

#TheHeadlines | Saturday, May 17th, 2025

- @NITDANigeria and @CiscoIT Equip 50 Nigerian Youth With In-Demand Digital Skills.

- Nigeria’s Creative Economy Ministry Secures $300Million, Targets 2 Million Jobs by 2027.

- Bank of Agriculture to Raise N1.5Trillion to Boost Agricultural Lending and Liquidity.

- Nigeria's Equity Market Gains N257bn as Investors React to Easing Inflation.

- FG Injects N2.2Trillion into Infrastructure, Completes 260 Road Projects in Two Years ~ Umahi

Friday, 16th May, 2025

- Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 23.71% in April ~ @NBS_Nigeria

- ⁠President Tinubu Commissions 10 New Medical Infrastructure Projects At Abuja Teaching Hospital.

- ⁠@CrediCorpNG To Launch N6billion YouthCred Initiative For @officialnyscng Corps Members.

- ⁠First Lady @SenRemiTinubu Empowers 531 Zamfara Farmers With Grants And Farm Inputs Under RenewedHope Initiative.

- ⁠Federal Government Launches ‘Yo! Health’ Initiative To Empower Nigerian Youths On Healthy Living.

TGIF!

Thursday, May 15th, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

- President Tinubu Approves Armed Forest Guards to Secure Nigeria's 1,129 Forests from Criminal Threats.

- Federal Government Launches Nigerian Climate Investment Platform (NCIP) to Mobilise $500 Million for Climate Infrastructure and Resilience Projects.

- Nigeria Secures $8 Billion Investment in Deepwater and Gas Projects Within One Year.

- FG Approves Revival of Ikere Gorge Power Plant and Substation Project in Oyo State.

- FG Inaugurates Committee to Harmonise University Fee Structures Across Nigeria.

Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

- FG Secures N5.8bn Private Investment To Boost Rural Electrification.

- ⁠President Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Comprehensive Tax Reforms For Economic Growth.

- ⁠@NUPRCofficial Reports 58.3% Drop In Crude Oil Theft As FG Ramps Up Anti-Vandalism Efforts.

- ⁠Mining Cadastre Office Generates N10.9bn In Four Months ~ DG

- ⁠Troops Dismantle 21 Illegal Refineries In Delta, Arrest 36 Oil Thieves.

Monday, May 12, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

• First Lady @SenRemiTinubu inaugurates the Senator Oluremi Tinubu 100-Bed Mother and Child Centre in Imo

• Federal Government Sets December Deadline for Akure-Ikere Road Completion

• FG's PPP Garment Factories Set to Supply Uniforms for Paramilitary Nationwide - ICRC

• CBN Generates N3.1bn Interest from FG's Ways and Means Advances

• FG Rescues 78 Trafficked Victims in Côte d'Ivoire

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• What should you know about the fully repaid $3.4 billion IMF loan?

• When was it disbursed? What was it used for? What are the implications?

…Welcome to your Monday Newsletter read.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

President Tinubu Welcomes New Qatari Investments, Reaffirms Nigeria's Commit-ment to Strategic Partnership

Nigeria Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills

FG to Partner with Google to Launch Digital Youth Academy, Boost Opportunities for Nigerian Youth

FG, CIG Motors Partner to Train 365 Nigerian Youths Across the Country

FG Launches Steering Committee for $500M SPIN Project to Boost Food Security, Climate Resilience

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Anambra State today Thursday, May 8 2025 to commission several projects of the state government.

This visit marks his second trip to the South-East region this year.
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Thursday, 8th April, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

- FG commissions N5.8billion Gashua water project water to provide portable water to over one million in Yobe.

- FG inaugurates @NITDANigeria regional office in Enugu to drive digital innovation in Southeast.

- FG, UN launch $159million emergency response to tackle food insecurity in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe.

- FG disburses N12billion to 9,648 beneficiaries across 15 states under Community Revolving Fund programme.

- FG signs $158.15million deal to launch value chain programme for food security in Northern Nigeria.

Let us take you through everything you need to know about the NIGERIA FIRST POLICY.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | #TheHeadlines

Gain N412bn as Equities Market Opens the Week Strong

DMO Offers May 2025 FGN Savings Bond with Interest Rates Up to 17.173%

President Tinubu Approves 'Nigeria First' Policy to Prioritise Local Goods and Services in Government Procurement

President Tinubu Approves Draft Bill to Establish National Cocoa Management Board for Economic Development

FG Upgrades 38 Technical Colleges to Empower Youths with Global Skills