2024 is here. What are the themes and trends to watch in the manufacturing sector in Nigeria? Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director-General of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria(MAN) , pinpoints the following anticipated developments and trends: ▪︎Dwindling GrowthA quick examination of the trajectory of manufacturing globally portrays a struggling sector that is now more than ever challenged…
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) says that globally, there was a 2.3% growth in industrial sectors, encompassing manufacturing, mining, electricity, water supply, waste management, and other utilities, signalling a post-pandemic recovery. UNIDO, in its 29th edition of the International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics, said that manufacturing accounted for most of this dynamism, with…
▪︎Segun Ajayi-Kadir , MAN DG The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says that to stop the drain on manufacturers in Nigeria, the binding constraints should be addressed, something in the form of a manufacturing summit. ” To address the challenges faced by manufacturers in Nigeria, we need to be intentional about improving the gains of manufacturing…
PHOTO SPEAK : The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye in a handshake with the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, during the inauguration of the MSMEs Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Photo Credit: MAN /FB
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council are being urged to reintroduce their quarterly programmes – Sectorial Investments forum, and Technology Economic Surveys. ” In the past, the stakeholders inputs and findings from these programmes were used to drawing the attention of both the existing and prospective investors to…
Private Sector leaders in Nigeria, the like of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) said that the government’s ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are to be blamed for the unfriendly business environment in the country. The Director-General of both the MAN and NECA, stated this during the third edition…
The Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has appointed Segun Ajayi-Kadir, as its Co-Secretary General. Segun Ajayi-Kadir is currently the Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. His appointment as the PAMA Co-Secretary General was announced at the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) in Cairo, Egypt. PAMA, established as the voice of Africa’s manufacturing sector, is…
Headquartered in Nigeria, at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria office in Lagos, Pan African Manufacturers Association – PAMA, was established in 2018 to servers as the hub for the promotion of the African manufacturing sector. Engr Mansur Ahmed, the Interim Chairman of PAMA, said during the relaunch of the body on the sideline of the…
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has reported that the global wine industry’s production and consumption decline by seven percent in 2023. “Once again, extreme climatic conditions – such as early frost, heavy rainfall, and drought have significantly impacted the output of the world vineyard,” said the OIV Head of the Statistical Department…
1. China produced 82.1 Mt in September 2023, down 5.6% on September 2022. 2. India produced 11.6 Mt, up 18.2%. 3. Japan produced 7.0 Mt, down 1.7%. 4. The United States produced 6.7 Mt, up 2.6%. 5. Russia is estimated to have produced 6.2 Mt, up 9.8%. 6. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, up 18.2%….
