The Malabo Montpellier Panel has called on governments across African countries to strengthen their agrifood systems to create employment opportunities for young people.
BOI signed a $170.06 million funds management contract with Kuramo Capital Management under the Nigerian government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme.
Mr Tinubu said Nigeria’s youthful population remains its greatest asset.
Credit to manufacturing fell by N1.92 trillion, from N8.53 trillion in December 2024 to N6.61 trillion in December 2025, representing a 22.5 per cent year-on-year contraction.
The bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Mr Ohalete said government grants should be milestone-based and tied to measurable research progress.
The federal government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from 30,639 applicants for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant.
Mr Olusi said, “Under this framework, BoI will be able to finance assets and raw materials for customers using approved non-interest banking products.’’
“Let me tell you, I want to use this opportunity again, publicly, to invite Governor Alex Otti to join our party. If he comes to our party, we will support him,” Mr Kalu.
Mr Alausa said the programme represented national investment in young innovators and aligns directly with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education.
