Dangote’s building a 3mmt fertiliser plant in Ethiopia
Both leaders, Aliko Dangote and Dr. Brook Taye, emphasised the project’s importance in transforming Ethiopia’s agricultural sector and promoting self-sufficiency.
Zedvance Proposes Funding Solution for SME Farmers and Agro-Manufacturers
During the panel session “Accessing Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Manufacturing,” Ayooluwa Oladimeji, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, emphasised the need for SME operators to form peer partnerships to enhance their…
Nigeria’s First Policy: Patronages Can Stimulate N3trn for Manufacturers
Minister Enoh spoke at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit & Exhibition 2025 press conference on Wednesday.
PUNCH Editorial:Nigeria’s industrialisation imperative
Nigeria’s manufacturing value per person is just $216, compared to $645 in South Africa and $524 in Egypt.
Lagos eyes $250 million annual exports earnings from Matori Industrial leather hub
The multi-billion-naira complex in Matori, Mushin, now renamed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub, is designed to reposition Nigeria’s leather industry from a fragmented, informal sector into a formalised, export-ready…
Manufacturers reject Customs 4%FOB Charges, support 1% CISS plus a 7% charge
The association noted that in the West African sub-region, comparable economies such as Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal have maintained targeted inspection or collection fees within the 0.5% to 1%…
Local Manufacturers lobbying for Lagos Airport Fencing Materials
The manufacturers emphasized that it has become a matter of national interest for the project's contractor to ensure strict adherence to the Executive Orders 003, 005 and the imperatives of…
Kano manufacturers to procure electricity from NDPHC
Members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria in Kano State are poised to bypass the DisCos in the state for direct power supply from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.…
PepsiCo GM Enwemadu:Why we source nearly 100% of raw materials from Nigerian farmers
Felix Enwemadu, is the General Manager of PepsiCo Nigeria, the company relies heavily on Nigerian farmers to sustain its operations, with key supplies coming through partnerships with Flour Mills of…
Manufacturers Dialogue with states Govt on Single Inter- Road Tax Sticker, Single State haulage Fee
The dialogue concluded with recommendations including the need for MAN and the Joint Tax Board to develop a harmonised framework for nationwide adoption, stronger sensitisation campaigns, provision of dedicated help…