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A Niger Delta‑based development group has disbursed 650 grants to micro, small and medium‑scale enterprises in the region, targeting jobs and income growth in communities affected by oil‑industry disruptions. Beneficiaries include traders, artisans, agribusiness operators and service providers across several states.
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Organisers said the initiative is designed to complement federal and state programmes by providing flexible funding, mentorship and market‑linkage support. They argue that expanding MSMEs is critical to tackling unemployment, reducing youth restiveness and diversifying the region’s economy beyond oil.
Source: Punch Newspapers – 12 Dec 2025
2025-12-12 10:00:00 Punch Newspapers – 12 Dec 2025 2025-12-12
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