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Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria's creative sector to generate additional 2.7mln jobs by 2025 — Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday described the creative sector as Nigeria's second-largest employer of labour, with the potential to generate an additional 2.7 million jobs by 2025. Hon. Abbas stated this in Abuja while declaring open a public hearing on the bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the National Institute for Film and Media Technology, Ukawu. The Speaker, represented by Rep. Amos Magaji, applauded the significant investment in the creative economy, saying, 'I understand that the creative sector is the second-largest employer of labour in the country and has the potential to create an additional 2.7 million jobs by 2025. 'This indicates that the creative economy worldwide contributes over 6.1 percent to global gross domestic product (GDP), averaging between 2 percent and 7 percent of national GDPs,' he said. Hon. Abbas, who argued that the bill was in line with their legislative agenda, reaffirmed the 10th Assembly's commitment to reforming and modernising the technical education system to equip students with relevant skills to thrive in today's economy. He said these skills would enable students to contribute effectively to Nigeria's economic growth. 'We are committed to ensuring the integration of entrepreneurship modules in technical and vocational education curricula to enable students to go into private ventures and become self-employed.' Abbas reiterated the determination of the House to ensure that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and renewable energy are mainstreamed into the curriculum of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. He re-echoed the importance of not failing the younger generation by providing them with the required skills, as he called for the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the training process. 'We must not be found wanting in the fulfilment of our commitments. 'We would have failed if we did not provide our children with the opportunities that they need to achieve their purposes and become fulfilled as human beings. 'The world is already running ahead with artificial intelligence. 'We cannot be left behind. Education is the bedrock of development, and the need for educational institutions that will develop the skills of our people ought to have been addressed yesterday.' Also speaking, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values, Rep. Olusola Fatoba, reiterated the imperative of investing in the film and media sector. Hon. Fatoba stated that the film and media sector had the capacity to take young people off the streets and boost the economy. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Who be di House of Reps members wey go begin do Rivers House of Assembly work
Di National Assembly don inaugurate adhoc - committee wey go make laws in place of di suspended Rivers State House of Assembly members. Speaker of di House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, inaugurate di 21 member committee for di National Assembly for Abuja on Tuesday. During di inauguration of di 21-man committee, Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas tell di panel say dia mandate na to dey non-partisan. Im add say na a call to make laws wey go ensure good governance, bring peace, and prosperity for Rivers State. Im tok say "Your task na to oversee Rivers State following Mr President emergency proclamation. You no suppose dey partisan or bias." Who be di members of dis committee Di House of Representatives for inside statement bin list di names of members of dis committee. Tok-tok pesin for di House, Akin Rotimi, for di statement bin tok say na sake of di presidential proclamation wey dem bring come di dormot of National Assembly, na why dem duly subject am to serious legislative consideration. Dem bin also amend am to strengthen democratic safeguards and to uphold di principles of checks and balances. "One of di most consequential amendments na di designation of di National Assembly – instead of di Federal Executive Council – to be di oversight authority for all regulations dem issue under di emergency arrangement. "In line wit Section 5 of di State of Emergency (Rivers State) Proclamation, 2025, and pursuant to Section 11(4) of di Constitution of di Federal Republic of Nigeria, di House don constitute a dedicated ad-hoc committee to monitor implementation and to make sure say governance for state remain witin di bounds of constitutionalism and rule of law," part of di statement tok. According to di statement, members of di House of Reps wey make up di adhoc committee na: House leader, Prof Julius Ihonvbere na di chairman while minority Whip, Isa Ali go act as di Deputy Chairman. Other members of di committee na Isiaka Ibrahim, Idris Wase, Muktar Betara, and Sada Soli. Abiodun Faleke, Amos Daniel, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu and Blessing Onuh. Iduma Igariwey, Shehu Rijau, Oluwole Oke, Etinosa Amadi, Patrick Umoh. James Barka, Alex Egbona, Isa Anka and Fatima Talba. Even though many sabi pipo bin condemn di declaration of State of Emergency wey President Bola Tinubu declare for Rivers State, di national assembly ratify di emergency rule. Dem agree say President Bola Tinubu do di right tin for di interest of public peace and order.
Zawya
06-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nigeria can earn $2.5bln annually from trades with Morocco — Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday, expressed the possibility of Nigeria increasing its earnings to about $2.5 billion annually from bilateral trades with Morocco. Abbas expressed optimism in Abuja during a meeting with stakeholders on Nigeria-Morocco trade relations. Represented by the Majority Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, observed that the 'current trade percentage between Nigeria and Morocco is said to have barely increased to 1.88 per cent in the last five years. If the trade barriers are removed, the possibility of increased trade relations by way of exports and imports would increase between the two countries,' he stated. Speaker Abbas said he expected that the interaction would critically review the trade relations between Nigeria and Morocco to recommend 'changes that are legislatively necessary to improve our trade relations and enable businesses from both countries to take maximum advantage of AfCFTA and other bilateral trade agreements to grow the GDP of our both countries. He said, 'We are prepared to partner with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant institutions, agencies, and corporate organisations to ensure that all trade barriers are resolved and removed. 'We are ready to work with our counterparts in the Parliament of Morocco through our Parliamentary Friendship Group with Morocco to speedily resolve any areas that need legislative attention.' The Speaker noted that part of the House's legislative strategy is to engage with critical stakeholders to brainstorm and curate diverse views and opinions in support of the economic diversification policy of the government, with a focus on reducing dependence on oil and increasing development in other sectors across Nigeria, such as mineral resource mining, manufacturing, agro-processing, textile, tourism and technology and general services. Speaker Abbas said the 'critical and strategic stakeholders' meeting was organised to promote trade relations between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco. He recalled how he attended a meeting of the Speakers of the Parliaments of the Atlantic African States in the Kingdom of Morocco while the main objective of that meeting was to strengthen the inter-parliamentary dialogue in Atlantic Africa to support the process of Atlantic African States, including trade and security within the region. He said it was also to engage with the Moroccan business community to provide legislative support towards improving ease of doing business in Nigeria, among others. The Speaker added that he had the opportunity to interact with Nigerian entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Morocco, as well as Moroccan entrepreneurs who desire to do business with Nigeria. He said: 'One of the Nigerian companies doing business in Morocco, Spectre Trans-Trade Global, therefore submitted a letter requesting the House to intervene and remove trade barriers between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco, one of the outcomes of the first edition of the Nigeria-Morocco Business Week Investment Summit held in Casablanca from 29th to 31st October 2024. 'The organisation called for the activation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) between Nigeria and Morocco, the avoidance of a double taxation treaty, the creation of a direct sea lane between our two countries to promote cross-border investments and the implementation of previous bilateral trade agreements. 'This meeting, coming a month after that high-level interaction, is a testament to the determination of our two countries to promote mutual relations in trade and business.' The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Olajumoke Oduwole, in her remarks, said she had the assurances of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Wale Edun, that the Federal Government of Nigeria would prioritise the AfCFTA. Oduwole also noted that the issue of double taxation, which the government is reviewing, would require the intervention of more stakeholders. Noting that trades between Nigeria and Morocco revolve around petroleum, agriculture, telecommunications and financial technology, the Minister said 'Our two countries have a great trading relationship,' adding that though the trade volumes are gradually increasing, there is room for improvement.' Oduwole noted that Nigeria and Morocco can explore more opportunities in the banking, telecom, and energy sectors, especially on the green/renewable energy market and the trans-Sahara pipeline project. She also mentioned a direct shipping link between Nigeria and Morocco. The Minister, however, stated that some of the issues are beyond her ministry and require the involvement of other relevant ministries, departments, and agencies. On his part, Ambassador of Morocco to Nigeria, Ambassador Tagma Moha Ou Ali, noted that Morocco and Nigeria share deep historical relationships and goals in Africa. He also noted that trade between the two countries has recorded significant progress in recent years. While calling for trade integration on the continent, the Moroccan Ambassador urged Nigeria and his country to work together to eliminate trade barriers. 'We have to boost agriculture and industrial collaboration,' he partly said while calling on financial institutions in Morocco and Nigeria to work closely to facilitate financial support for trade between the countries,' he said. Ambassador Ali expressed the commitment of Morocco to fostering economic policies that benefit both nations. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
