” The Plastics for Cash program allows residents to exchange sorted plastic waste for monetary value or goods, creating income opportunities for youth, women, and informal waste collectors.“ The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has praised the Ogun State Government for its “Plastics for Cash” and “Blue Box” initiatives aimed at managing plastic waste, particularly…
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) comprises the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) the National Association of Small-Scale Industrialists ( NASSI), and the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises ( NASME). Over the years, the…
•The Head of Brands and Communications, Zedcrest Group, Oyinkansola Adeboye. Zedcrest Group has declared its support for the Lagos State Government and MacTay, ICT skill acquisition program for graduate trainees which comes with employment opportunities. The Head of Brands and Communications, Zedcrest Group, Oyinkansola Adeboye made this disclosure during the graduation ceremony for the 2024…
• President Bola Tinubu shake hands with FIRS Chairman, Zaacheus Adedeji, after he had signed the new tax laws. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially signed into law four Tax Bills aimed at reforming Nigeria’s tax system. The four bills were the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue…
“Despite global headwinds, Africa’s trade rebounded strongly in 2024, with trade between African countries growing by 12.4% to reach US$220.3 billion, from a contraction of 5.9% in 2023. This shows the tangible benefits of AfCFTA implementation, even as the continent contends with rising inflation, sovereign debt risks, and a persistent trade finance gap.” Dr. Yemi…
Baladna’s Marketing and Communications Director, Aladdin Idilbi, has clarified that the Qatari firm and the Ogun State government hadn’t signed any agreement on building a multi-million dollar factory. Idilbi, in a WhatsApp message, said, “To clarify, the visit to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, was purely exploratory, aimed at assessing potential sites for arable and…
Qatar’s dairy giant Baladna Food Industries is bringing in a multi billion dollar investment into Nigeria dairy industry, specifically in Ogun State. The investment which has already been approved by the State’s Governor, Dapo Abiodun, is expected to boost local dairy production and food security. Governor Abiodun, said ” If you could meet 35 percent…
• 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…
” 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…
