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…
“The Tummy Tummy noodles facility in Anambra State was not sealed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).” The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the confirmation on Wednesday in response to an audio recording circulating on social media, falsely claiming that the agency shut down the Tummy Tummy…
• Zach Adedeji The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its commitment to supporting the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in implementing new tax laws. Senior Economist Paulo Paz praised FIRS for its progress under Chairman Zacch Adedeji during a mission in Abuja. He emphasised the implications of the new tax laws and the IMF’s…
Image: Inside a plastic recycling factory member of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of full enforcement of the ban on the use and distribution of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Commissioner for the…
The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of contentious provisions in the Financial Reporting Council (Amendment) Act 2023 following concerns raised by private sector stakeholders. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, announced the decision in a release on Monday. She said the suspension followed a series of high-level consultations with key industry…
• 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…
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…
” … Nigeria cannot afford to continue the cycle of plans without implementation. IRWG is our engine room for delivery.” The Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG) concluded its 2-day technical session in Lagos, with resounding optimism, strategic clarity, and renewed resolve to shift Nigeria’s industrial transformation from vision to verifiable action. Themed “From Activities to…
