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The Enugu State Government, through the Enugu SME Center and the Office of Digital Economy, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ECOWAS National Unit) and LONES, has announced a one-day workshop on the  ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS)  — a pivotal event aimed at strengthening regional trade and economic integration across West Africa. Themed  “Increasing Intra-Regional Trade through ETLS,”  the event is designed to help entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and small businesses in Enugu and beyond tap into the immense opportunities presented by the ECOWAS free trade framework. According to a statement from the  Enugu SME Center , the ETLS program is a key ECOWAS protocol that allows member states to trade goods and produce  duty-free , thereby expanding regional cooperation and opening new export markets. “The ETLS remains one of the most practical avenues for regional growth and wealth creation,” the statement noted. “Through this worksho...

Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA), UNICEF’s  UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria Impacts Over 11 Million Youth in Four Years  Public-Private-Youth- Partnership platform, has been officially institutionalized under the Office of the Vice President, which marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s youth development initiatives. Since its launch in 2021, GenU 9JA has successfully impacted over 11 million young Nigerians across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with a particular emphasis on young women and marginalized youth. The initiative provides vital access to digital learning, employment pathways, and civic engagement opportunities. During the annual Steering Committee meeting in Lagos, co-chaired by the Office of the Vice President, UNICEF Nigeria, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, representatives from government, the private sector, development partners, and youth leaders convened to review progress and set priorities for 2026 and beyond. In 2025, GenU 9JA si...

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a message, issued by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Ambassador Tuggar noted that Nigeria’s 65 years of nationhood reflect the courage, resilience, and unity of its people in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities for progress. He emphasized that Nigeria has continued to make strides in consolidating democracy, fostering economic growth, and advancing its leadership role within Africa and the international community. The Minister highlighted that Nigeria’s foreign policy, anchored on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and guided by the 4Ds -Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora remains central to shaping a secure, prosperous, and globally respect...