It is practically impossible to build a 21st-century industrial economy when forcing factories to fund their capital footprint through 19th-century primitive capital constraints.
Ajaero is the first trade union leader in Nigeria to receive the Arthur Svensson Award, established in memory of the legendary Norwegian trade unionist and internationalist, Arthur Svensson.
Adeleke was in Switzerland as part of Nigeria’s delegation to the conference when he reportedly became ill and was later taken for medical attention. He subsequently passed away.
Numbering 25 members across Lagos, Rivers, Enugu, and Bayelsa state, the expulsion followed an emergency NEC meeting in Lagos, where the members adopted the recommendations of a disciplinary committee set up to investigate alleged acts of disobedience and misconduct by some officers and affiliates.
The economy cannot achieve durable structural transformation without a stronger manufacturing base. Industrialization remains the most sustainable pathway to large-scale job creation, export competitiveness and inclusive growth.
Counterfeiters are increasingly replicating trusted brands, producing and distributing illicit products outside regulated systems, while smuggling and parallel imports continue to bypass safety checks and taxes.
The awards category ranges from Market Development, Technology, Safety, and Sustainability.
First established more than five decades ago, the Inter-Agency Games have grown into one of the largest and longest-standing staff initiatives within the UN family, bringing together around 1,500 participants and supporters from agencies worldwide.
Founded in London, UK, in 2016 to provide an independent international platform for cement producers and industry stakeholders, the WCA has since grown into a global network that promotes cooperation, innovation, sustainability and operational excellence across the sector.
Business Council for Africa (BCAfrica) has isolated Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Mauritius as the only economies with the alignment required to sustain industrial growth, while Rwanda and Nigeria show meaningful progress but remain incomplete in their trajectory. BCAfrica disclosed this in its just launched 2025 Real Economic Development (RED) Index on industrial development in…
