The Federal Government has commended the Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for partnering with the Katsina State in its MSME development drive. Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the commendation when has commissioned the remodeled Katsina Industrial Development Centre (IDC), Common Facility Centre, and the flag-off…
The Newly elected President of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Ifeanyi Okoye,has given insight into challenges facing the manufacturing sector leading to the closure of some companies and exit of some multinational companies from Nigeria.The Vanguard Newspaper reported that Okoye said: “There are a lot of issues that are bothering manufacturers in this country.He said: “One…
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, COCMAG CEO George Dawson-Ahmoah said that foreign cement brands, particularly from Togo, are increasingly ‘flooding’ the Ghanaian market without undergoing mandatory product certification by the Ghana Standards Authority.
” These SUPs and styrofoam products often clog drainage channels and canals in Lagos.” The Lagos Government has ordered two agencies to clamp down on all the single -use plastics production companies and distribution outlets for Styrofoam in the state, to prevent further distributions. Tokunbo Wahab, the State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, disclosed…
Born on December 28, 1932, in Erin-Oke, Osun State, (Dr) Kolade led a life marked by integrity, leadership, and service across multiple spheres — from broadcasting and diplomacy to corporate governance and academia.
President Macky Sall of Senegal will tomorrow, decorates Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, with the award of the National Order of the Lion. Industrialtimesngr.com learned that the award is the highest order of Senegal and will be bestowed on the foremost businessman on February 2, 2024. Based on this,…
Bureau De Change operators in Lagos and Abuja quoted the dollar at around ₦1,385 for buying and between ₦1,395 and ₦1,400 for selling.
▪︎Governor Fubara signs the Executive Order No. 002 of 2024 for the establishment of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency , in Port Harcourt, on Monday. Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on prospective investors to liaise with the Rivers State Investment Promotion Council for seamless investments in the State. Fubara made the…
The statistics body said that of the ten Sectoral groups under the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the Food , Beverages and Tobacco (FOBTOB) accounted for the highest share of the GDP.
The Coca-Cola Company is set to introduce new products in both the USA and UK markets in the coming month. In February, the company will unveil a new Coke flavor—orange cream—in the United States. Additionally, Coca-Cola Lime, a popular flavor that has not been available for 17 years, will be reintroduced to consumers in the…
