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…
NAFDAC issue Fake products alerts on Promasidor’s Cowbell Milk, cite health risks
The counterfeit products currently in circulation are imitations of the discontinued ‘Our Milk’ packaging and are not manufactured or distributed by Promasidor,” the agency stated.
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.
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.
Four New Operators Enter Nigeria’s Sugar Industry – Bakrin
The four operators which will each develop 100,000-tonne facilities across Nigeria’s agricultural belt are: Brent Foods in Oyo State, Niger Foods in Niger State, Legacy Sugar in Adamawa State, and UMZA in Bauchi State.
Tax Incentives Coming for Manufacturers Using Local Raw Materials – Nnaji
•Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology The Federal Government is considering the introduction of tax incentives for Nigerian manufacturers who utilise locally sourced materials. Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, made this announcement during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Manufacturing & Equipment and Nigerian Raw Materials…