Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria's ambition to build a $1 trillion economy depends on businesses that can create value, expand production and compete in international markets.

Mr Shettima spoke on Wednesday at a masterclass organised by the Aspire Women Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to prepare women and young people for export opportunities.

Represented by his Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs and Development Partners, Inna Audu, the vice president stated that training alone would not be enough to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses without access to finance, markets and other support.

The masterclass was themed 'From Survival to Thriving: Empowering Women and Youth for Export R...