Morocco Is the New Automotive Manufacturing Powerhouse

• Morocco automotive industry/ Morocco world news “In 2023, Moroccan factories produced approximately 470,000 vehicles destined for Europe — surpassing China’s export volume to the continent, according to a Team France Export report. Europe represents Morocco’s primary market, with 80% of new vehicle exports crossing the Mediterranean.” Ouarzazate — French newspaper “Le Dauphiné libéré” has…

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UN Trade Holds Competition and Consumer Protection Conference in July

“In a statement on Friday, UNCTAD said that the conference series, held every five years, is the world’s highest-level multilateral meeting on competition and consumer protection.” The 9th edition of the United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection is set for 7-11 July in Geneva, convening national governments, antitrust and consumer authorities, legal experts,…

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Nigeria’s Industry Minister Tasks States to Drive Economic Transformation

“From agro-processing in Cross River to leather in Kano and tech in Lagos and Benue, each state must own its comparative advantage and develop bankable projects around it.” The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole emphasized that economic transformation must be locally driven, urging states to identify and capitalise on their unique…

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Aliko Dangote: My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back

” My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back, which inspired my philanthropy 30 years ago.” “That’s Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited. Dangote was reacting to the 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognised him among the 100 most influential leaders shaping the…

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NADDC Eagerly waiting for BPP to Implement Nigeria First Policy in automotive industry

•Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, the Director – General of NADDC. ‘Nigeria First’ policy empowers the BPP to ensure that all (100 per cent) government procurements are made in Nigeria. However, it could approve patronage of imported products where there are no local alternatives. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is eagerly looking forward to…

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