RMRDC Introduces Quarterly Statistical Bulletin Series to Enhance Industrial Growth

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has officially launched its Quarterly Statistical Bulletin Series, a strategic initiative designed to transform Nigeria’s industrial landscape. This publication aims to serve as a foundational resource for data-driven policy formulation and a critical instrument for industrial advancement in Nigeria. During the launch event held in Abuja over…

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China’s Rise to Manufacturing Dominance Over 30 Years

(Visual Capitalist) China and manufacturing dominance together are words easily believed, but this wasn’t always the case. The world’s manufacturer didn’t always make—quite literally—everything. This visualization projects the change in manufacturing value added (MVA) by country from 2000 to 2030. Data is sourced from the UN Industrial Development Organization, as of November 2024. Economic Reforms and…

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Trade Barriers Stunt Nigeria-Morocco Bilateral Trade 1.88%

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed a commitment to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and various relevant institutions and corporate entities to address and eliminate trade barriers between Nigeria and Morocco. During a recent stakeholders’ meeting focused on Nigeria-Morocco…

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FG bans 17 items across sectors to protect domestic industries

• Wale Edun, Minister of Finance The Federal Government in its revised import prohibition list, dated April 1, 2026, banned seventeen traded products for the protection of domestic industries and managing foreign exchange. The items categorised by the Federal Ministry of Finance carries significant implications for importers, clearing agents, and the general public, as it…

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