• Dangote Cement 2024 AGM photo Dangote Cement Plc is adding 9 million metric tons (MTA) annual capacity to bring its combined outputs in Nigeria and in other African countries to 61 MTA. The company’s Chairman, Aliko Dangote, disclosed this during the 2024 annual general meeting held in Lagos. Dangote told the shareholders and the directors…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has expressed a strong commitment to fast-tracking Nigeria’s integration into global trade systems through the adoption of international trade facilitation standards developed by the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). This assurance was given during a high-level stakeholders’ interactive session organised recently by the Nigerian Export…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is committed to creating a climate of opinion in Nigeria in which manufacturers can operate efficiently and profitably for the benefit of all Nigerians and those who live in Nigeria. In fulfilling this mandate, MAN engages with other stakeholders and the general public to co-create a climate of opinions…
The International Energy Agency (iea)’s says that its webinar on ‘ Understanding data centre electricity use in the AI era’, will hold this week Friday , June 27. In a statement, Iea says that its Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative, the IEA 4E TCP Efficient, Demand Flexible Networked Appliances (EDNA) and the Super-Efficient Equipment…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has applauded the election of Dr Bosun Tijani as Vice Chairman of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council 2025.. Bosun Tijani is Nigeria’s Minister of Communications , Innovation & Digital Economy. In a statement, the NITDA describes Dr Tijani ‘s election to the ITU board as historic because…
” … Nigeria cannot afford to continue the cycle of plans without implementation. IRWG is our engine room for delivery.” The Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG) concluded its 2-day technical session in Lagos, with resounding optimism, strategic clarity, and renewed resolve to shift Nigeria’s industrial transformation from vision to verifiable action. Themed “From Activities to…
” It was indeed a great honour and privilege to make a remark at the 95th birthday of Elder Dr. Uma Eleazu, the Ezie Gburugburu of Asafa-Ukwu, Ohafia. “ Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director General of MAN, wrote on his official FB.” Elder Uma Eleazu is a statesman, one who has traversed the political, economic and…
“The ban on plastics does not support job creation, investment attraction, or economic welfare.” The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, stated the above facts, after he visited several factories engaged in different stages of plastic production and the recycling value chain in Lagos and Kano. “We always aim to influence…
“Our business missions successfully showcased Nigeria as an attractive destination for investment, culminating in discussions that potential investment inflow exceeding several billion dollars.” After two years as National President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and six months leading the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), Hon. Dele Kelvin…
PZ Cussons Plc and Wilmar International Limited have agreed definitive terms for Wilmar to purchase the 50 percent equity stake in PZ Wilmar Limited held by PZ Cussons Plc, for a cash consideration of $70 million.” A statement by the company , said that the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to…
