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BoI’s N10bn Entrepreneurship Programme to Create 1,200 Firms

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The Federal Government on Thursday launched a N10bn Youth Entrepreneurship Support programme aimed at raising a new set of entrepreneurs in the country.

The YES programme, which is an initiative of the Bank of Industry, is targeted at reducing the huge level of youth unemployment in the country.

The fund will be deployed to support the establishment or expansion of about 1,200 enterprises promoted by youths across the country.

The scheme is expected to create minimum of 6,000 direct jobs and 30,000 indirect jobs annually, totalling 36,000.

The YES programme is also aimed at developing the entrepreneurial capacity of youths within the age bracket of 18 to 35, with a view to funding their business plans.

Under the scheme, each beneficiary is eligible to access a loan up to a maximum of N5m for the procurement of machinery and equipment as well as for working capital of the enterpise.

According to Punch, the loan is expected to be given out at a single digit interest rate of nine per cent, with tenor of three to five years, and a moratorium of six months.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who launched the scheme in Abuja, said the programme was coming at a time when the Federal Government was working assiduously to diversify the economy.

While commending the youth for their entrepreneurial spirit, the vice president, who was represented at the event by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah, said about 1.8 million young Nigerians were entering the labour market annually.

He said the scheme would serve as a platform to address the huge unemployment situation in the country.

Osinbajo said, “These are extraordinary times for us as Nigerians and as a government, as we continue to grasp with the sharp decline in revenue from crude oil, which has been the mainstay of our economy. We must, however, not be unmindful of the opportunity this situation presents.

“It is important we look inwards in this period and look at ways of exploiting the entrepreneurial spirit and zeal of our people. The intense energy of our large youthful population is a strength that we need to exploit by re-orientating them towards positive engagement in entrepreneurship.”

He called on would-be beneficiaries of the scheme to take advantage of the BoI initiative to actualise their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, noting that the Federal Government would continue to provide incentives that would stimulate the economy and improve the wellbeing of the people.

The Acting Managing Director, BoI, Mr. Waheed Olagunju, said the scheme would provide a learning platform to train young aspiring people in entrepreneurship, business management and technical skills.

This, according to him, will translate into improved efficiency and productivity, boost the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth as well as act as an incubation centre where business ideas are nurtured to their full potential.

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Saudi Arabia Aims for $80 Billion Tourism Investment to Fuel Vision 2030 Goals

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Saudi Arabia is embarking on a bold venture to attract up to $80 billion in private investment into its burgeoning tourism industry, a move pivotal to realizing its ambitious Vision 2030 objectives.

Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb unveiled the kingdom’s aspiration during an interview in Riyadh, emphasizing the imperative role of the private sector in spearheading investment endeavors.

With plans to disburse approximately $800 billion on tourism over the next decade, Saudi Arabia is steadfast in its pursuit to diversify its economy and reduce dependency on oil revenues.

Vision 2030 outlines a trajectory for the kingdom to metamorphose into one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, targeting 150 million annual visitors by 2030, a significant portion originating from overseas.

While the government and sovereign wealth fund have historically fueled tourism development, securing substantial foreign direct investment, particularly from the private sector, emerges as paramount in expediting Vision 2030 initiatives.

The kingdom’s fiscal projections, forecasting deficits until 2026, underscore the urgency of engaging private investors to actualize the ambitious tourism blueprint.

Saudi Arabia, having welcomed 100 million tourists in 2023, predominantly domestic travelers, eyes international markets such as India, China, the UK, France, and Germany for tourist influx.

A new program launched by the Ministry of Tourism aims to streamline investment processes, potentially unlocking $11 billion in private investment, bolstering Saudi Arabia’s tourism trajectory and reshaping its economic landscape.

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CBN Unveils Plan to Settle N1.64 Trillion Treasury Bills in Q2 2024

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its strategic approach to managing liquidity and meeting financial obligations by unveiling a comprehensive plan to settle Treasury Bills (TBs) worth N1.64 trillion during the second quarter of 2024.

This initiative, part of the CBN’s Nigeria Treasury Bills Issue programme, aims to regulate the money supply within the economy while effectively managing liquidity dynamics.

According to documents obtained by Investors King, the TBs settlement program is slated to commence on March 7th and conclude on May 23rd, 2024.

The CBN will focus on settling TBs with varying tenors, including N414.29 billion on 91 days, N43.74 billion on 182 days, and a substantial N1.18 trillion on 364 days.

The breakdown of the settlement plan reveals monthly settlements to address maturing TBs. In March, the CBN plans to settle N660.62 billion worth of TBs, followed by N292.17 billion in April and N688.3 billion in May.

Market analysts interpret this move as a testament to the CBN’s commitment to managing financial obligations and maintaining economic stability.

It provides investors with opportunities to engage in short-term financial instruments while contributing to overall liquidity dynamics.

The strategic settlement plan reflects the CBN’s proactive stance in navigating economic challenges and ensuring stability within the financial landscape.

As the apex bank implements these measures, stakeholders will closely monitor their impact on market dynamics and economic indicators, anticipating implications for investment decisions and monetary policy outlooks.

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China’s State-Owned Lenders Allocate $8 Billion to Revitalize Property Market

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China’s state-owned lenders have committed a substantial $8 billion in loans to rejuvenate the country’s beleaguered property market, aligning with Beijing’s directives to bolster the sector.

Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. disclosed approving over 40 billion yuan of loans for real estate projects on predefined white lists, signaling a proactive approach towards supporting the housing market’s recovery.

China Construction Bank Corp. also joined the effort, extending 3 billion yuan to five property projects, with plans to greenlight over 20 billion yuan in loans soon.

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. and Bank of China Ltd. are among the institutions offering financing assistance, although the exact loan amounts remain undisclosed.

This initiative follows Beijing’s recent call for local authorities to enhance financing support for developers and curate lists of eligible projects.

In response, the big four state lenders pledged to meet reasonable financing demands from developers and projects identified under the coordination mechanism.

However, China’s property market faces challenges despite these measures. New home sales plummeted 34.2% year-on-year, underscoring the ongoing slowdown.

While existing home transactions surged during the Spring Festival holiday, new home sales remained subdued, prompting a cautious outlook among buyers.

The infusion of $8 billion aims to instill confidence and stimulate activity in the property sector, potentially heralding a gradual recovery amid persisting market uncertainties.

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