The Managing Director of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Abubakar Malam, has said the recent...
Year: 2026
By Sam Israel As Nasarawa State moves steadily towards the 2027 governorship election, one name that has...
Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), has appealed to drivers, particularly commercial...
The Anambra State Government has brokered a ceasefire between the warring Aguleri and Umuoba-Anam communities in Anambra...
Members of the Ugwuagba Obosi Community Landlords Association have protested at the Old Government House in Awka,...
By Anthony Maliki, Abuja The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN,...
TFO Canada is proud to announce the launch of Trade for Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth (TRISEG) in Nigeria, in partnership with Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry TRISEG is a five-year initiative (2025–2030) designed to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and contribute to sustainable economic growth in 16 developing and least developed countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, TRISEG will work with Trade Support Institutions (TSIs) and other stakeholders in participating countries to strengthen their capacity to support SMEs, particularly businesses owned or led by women and under-represented groups. The initiative will help SMEs overcome barriers to growth and internationalization through capacity building, export-readiness support, digitalization, access to finance, and climate resilience. To mark the launch, TFO Canada staff has traveled to Abuja, Nigeria to meet with key stakeholders and introduce the TRISEG initiative to local partners on 8th October 2026. Launch activities brought together representatives from Trade Support Institutions, government agencies, private-sector organizations, financial institutions, and other stakeholders involved in supporting SME development and international trade. These engagements provided an opportunity to discuss the project’s objectives, identify areas for collaboration, and establish the partnerships needed to support SMEs throughout the five-year initiative. “TFO Canada is proud to support small and medium enterprises in Nigeria to strengthen their export readiness and access new opportunities in foreign markets – turning market access into sustainable economic growth. The TRISEG project reflects the ongoing partnership we’ve enjoyed over the years with Nigeria institutions, as well as our funding partner – Global Affairs Canada.” — Steve Tipman, Executive Director, TFO Canada. The project will strengthen the capacity of TSIs to provide gender-responsive services and practical support to SMEs, including market intelligence, business coaching, export development, digital strategies, and connections with Canadian and international buyers. A key component of TRISEG will be its focus on environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Through a dedicated SME Climate Resilience Fund (SME CRF), the project will provide small grants to SMEs that are led/owned by women and other under-represented groups for the provision of technical assistance, digital resources, capacity building, and training. The SME CRF will also support the development of investment plans for improving environmental sustainability and climate resilience of selected SMEs. TRISEG will target 200 SMEs in Nigeria, 67% of which will be owned or led by women and under-represented groups. In total, TRISEG will target 3,200 SMEs, including 2,133 SMEs owned or led by women and under-represented groups. The initiative will be implemented across 16 countries: Africa: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and Zambia...
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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, yesterday paid a condolence visit to the family of the...
By Pam Ayuba Plateau State’s political configuration has changed significantly since the 2023 governorship election. The most...
