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.
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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 funding prospects.
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.
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% FOB range, imposing higher levies only on luxury or non-essential imports.
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 the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Nigeria First Policy.
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 Nigeria and Presco Plc. In this interview with Nairametrics, he explained the broader benefits of this strategy across agricultural value chain. Nairametrics: How long has…
Edun: Nigeria is shifting from an import-dependent economy
Felix Enwemadu, General Manager of PepsiCo Foods Nigeria, said the factory and the rollout of Cheetos in Nigeria reflect the company’s long-term commitment to the country.
Customs B’Odogwu: Manufacturers bemoan imported raw materials stuck at ports
Ajayi-Kadir made the disclosure during the 58th yearly general meeting of the Ikeja Branch of the association, yesterday, blaming the development on ‘glitch’ within the customs service.
Why Dangote Group is Participating in IATF2025 – Chiejina
The biennial IATF, hosted by the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and organised by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Union Commission and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, aims to increase intra-African trade and showcase the investment opportunities across Africa.
UBA Lending Business Owners N5bn BoI MSME fund at 9% Interest Rate
I urge eligible businesses to visit any UBA branch or the bank’s official website to begin their application process right away.