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Over 5,000 investors, policy makers, others to converge in Lagos to unlock enterprise growth

Peter AnayoJuly 7, 2025July 8, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 7, 2025July 8, 202501163

IBRAHIM QUADRI Over 5,000 participants in terms of potential investors, policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, and global stakeholders are to converge in Lagos to explore bold solutions that will drive infrastructure expansion, unlock financing and deepen enterprise growth. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade......

Business & Economy

Lagos, Afreximbank train 253 SME’s on export promotion

Peter AnayoJuly 2, 2025July 3, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 2, 2025July 3, 202501484

IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Afreximbank and ImpactHer has begun a six-week training for 253 SMEs to drive export promotion in the State. Out of the 253 participants, 20 exceptional SMEs are to be selected after the training to participate in Intra Africa Trade Fair,......

Business & Economy

Lagos eyes $250bn economy by 2052 through presidential initiative

Peter AnayoJune 24, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 24, 20250801

IBRAHIM QUADRI As part of measures to realize the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER), the Lagos State Government envisions a $250bn economy through the Lagos State Development Programme (LSDP) 2052. The vision is built on the pillars of infrastructure, innovation, and human capital. The reforms are......

Energy

Lagos to leverage on IPP to address 8,500mw electricity shortage

Peter AnayoFebruary 10, 2025

by Peter AnayoFebruary 10, 20250841

IBRAHIM QUADRI With a power demand of 12,000mw and a supply of just 3,500mw, Lagos has a shortage of 8,500mw electricity for its industrial growth. However, Lagos has a startup ecosystem valued at over $9 billion, and the state has produced some of Africa’s most successful unicorns, ......

Lagos commissioner floats new initiative to tackle unemployment

Peter AnayoDecember 13, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 13, 202401303

IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, has launched a private initiative aimed at addressing unemployment, health challenges, and other issues in her constituency. The new initiative, titled ‘My Health, My Prosperity Outreach’ (Igbega Ilera, Igbega Oro Aje), according to the......