Abia State’s Governor Alex Otti has announced the return of Aba as a major industrial and commercial destination in the West African sub-region. Otti made the declaration at the ongoing Aba International Trade Fair at the Aba Mega Mall complex, along the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway. The 10-day event, which runs from November 28 to December…
▪︎From left :Mr Kamar Bakrin, Executive Secretary/CEO, NSDC, and Barr. Emeka Obegolu, President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce. The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has commenced discussion with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to seek potential collaborations that can add value to the Council’s search for serious investments into the sugar subsector….
Dubai is set to host the Gulf’s first large-scale brewery as a joint venture involving Heineken NV prepares to produce popular beer brands in the emirate. Bloomberg reports that this marks a significant shift in a region traditionally known for its strict regulations on alcohol sales and consumption. Sirocco, a partnership between Heineken NV and…
Seven-Up Bottling Company, has re-launched Pepsi 60cl long throat bottle with “Big Big Tinz (Big Refreshment. Big Value)” as the official theme song for the campaign. In a statement, the Senior Brand Manager, of Seven-Up Bottling Company, Sam Okolie, noted that originally introduced in 2015, the Pepsi 60cl Longthroat bottle is back on shelves in…
▪︎Mamut Asmali, General President The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, (NACCIMA) has opened MUSIAD Office in Nigeria. MUSIAD (Müstakil Sanayici ve İşadamları Derne) is an Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association with 56 representatives in Turkey and 32 representatives abroad. The Nigerian office brings its global presence to 33. NACCIMA’s Director- General,…
Energy experts say manufacturers in Nigeria should make a deliberate shift from dependence on power supply from the national grids to wind, hydro, solar and other renewable energy sources, for energy security in the sector. The energy experts- Sanusi Garba, the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC); Sunday Oduntan, the Managing Director, of…
The BFI Group and CNCEC International have signed $1.2 billion investment agreements to revive the long-dormant 135MMscfd Gas Processing Plant at ALSCON in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, broke the news today at the agreement signing ceremony. Ekpo , on his official X, on Tuesday, said, ”…
With Nigeria’s power supply remaining inconsistent and expensive, manufacturers face significant challenges in maintaining production costs and scaling their operations.
▪︎State House Photo The Federal Government has brought onboard Mr Innocent Idibia(Tuface) to create more awareness in the country on MSMEs, especially among the youth in the entertainment and the creative industry. The Brand Ambassador partnership agreement was signed by Tuface and Mr Tola Adekunle-Johnson, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation…
▪︎Photo (from left-hand): Representative of DIMEX Shipping, CSC Lauretta Utubor, representing Comptroller Trade Facilitation, Comptroller Olomu, Customs Area Controller Apapa, Mr. Olusegun Olutayo, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordinating Office, Mr. Girdhar Chandak, Commercial Head. Nigeria has commenced full participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with its first export of Lucky Fibres Ltd hair products to…
