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has approved take-off of the $617.7 million worth Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme across all states and the FCT.These were revealed in a statement after the meeting held virtually by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
Shettima assured that the administration will not rest on its oars until the citizens begin to bask in the opportunities they were promised, noting that it is the reason why the government is prioritizing skill acquisition and job creation. The VP noted that the government has “moved beyond mere deliberations to the implementation phase” and it is actively pursuing its “short-term goals en route to achieving our medium-term and long-term strategies.
Ondo 2024: INEC says 16 parties will participate, threatens to invoke no report, no accreditation for CSOs “Your Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, we must remain consistent in implementing the initiatives that alleviate the suffering of our citizens and be accountable in doing so. We must also ensure that interventions we deploy are non-discriminatory and favour all stakeholders, with no part of our communities or nation left lagging,” he stated.
He listed African Development Bank , the French Development Agency and the Islamic Development Bank among organisations that will fund the programme, giving a breakdown of how the funds will be sourced as follows: AfDB, $170million; IsDB, $70 million; AFD, $116 million; Bank of Industry on behalf of federal government of Nigeria , $45.50 million; Fund Manager , $8.70 million, and private investors, $205 million.
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