The ₦2 billion donation announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for the revival of Akwete weaving has sparked more than conversations about funding. It has reignited a national discussion about whether Nigeria’s indigenous crafts can become viable industries capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and preserving cultural heritage. During her visit to Akwete in Abia…
German automotive giant Volkswagen is considering one of the largest workforce reductions in the industry’s history, with plans that could see up to 100,000 jobs cut worldwide as the company battles rising costs, U.S. tariffs, weaker electric vehicle margins and intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume confirmed in an internal memo that…
Zamfara State has commissioned a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area, marking a major step in Nigeria’s drive to add value to its vast mineral resources rather than exporting raw materials. Governor Dauda Lawal, who inaugurated the facility, described the project as a milestone in the state’s…
