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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Nigeria’s New Tax Laws Promises Better Life for All, Businesses and Economy

• 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…

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Dangote Cement’s Cote D’Ivoire, Itori Surging African Outputs to 61MTA

• 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…

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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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Dangote retires as Sugar Board chairman, Arnold Ekpe takesover

• Arnold Ekpe “In line with the principles of good corporate governance and succession planning, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc hereby announces the retirement of our esteemed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, effective June 16, 2025.” The company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, said in a statement on Wednesday. It said…

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