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.
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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 value chain
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…
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.
Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs and Growth Initiatives
At Zedvance, we take a value-chain, ecosystem-based approach to solving problems. We offer financing for input vendors that serve manufacturers through invoice discounting, purchase order financing, and logistics asset financing.
Putin bans foreign-made clothing for Russian army from 2026
Xinhua news agency reported that in the decree which will commence from Jan. 1, 2026, all uniforms and other clothing items for the Russian Armed Forces must be produced by Russian companies whose manufacturing facilities are located within the country.
Abuja Top FDI Inflows into Nigeria Largely from UK, SA and Mauritius
• FCT, Abuja The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says that Abuja has overtaken Lagos as Nigeria’s top destination for foreign direct investments (FDI), referencing the inflow in Q1 2025 . In the report, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), attracted $3.04 billion in capital importation during the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Lagos, which…
Trump Plans 250% Tariffs on Imported Pharma “We want pharmaceuticals made in our country”
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250 percent, after starting at a lower level, while adding he plans to also unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. “And then it’s going to go to 250 percent because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country,” he added. “We’ll be…
MARAN Alerts Regulators As Port Users, Workers Getting Sick from Industrial Pollution
• Image : Industrial pollution/ harboursandport.com The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has voiced concerns about deteriorating environmental and health conditions around major industrial zones in the Apapa and Tin Can Island axis. Haboursandport.com reports that the tenants operating in the industrial corridors include in Flour Mills Nigeria Plc, the Dangote Group, Olam Agric,…
UK Parliament Honors NASENI CEO with African Achievers Award
In his remarks, Halilu emphasised Africa’s readiness to lead in innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability. UK Parliament has honoured the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, with the prestigious African Achievers Award . The Award was conferred on him during the 15th…