Despite Manufacturers Objection, Lagos Declares full ban on Styrofoam Packs, Plastic Straws, cups and spoons

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…

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What Is The Latest on Industrial Revolution Work Group?

” … 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…

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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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