NACCIMA Rebrands NAWORG to Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCIMA)

The evolution from NAWORG to WCCIMA signifies a commitment to continuity, building on a legacy of almost 20 years of coordinating women’s activities within the Chamber Movement. The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) has transformed its Women’s Business Group (NAWORG) into the Women Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and…

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WCCIMA Lauds BOI’s ₦10bn GLOW Fund For Female Entrepreneurs

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (WCCIMA), has applauded the Bank of Industry (BOI) for its ₦10 billion initiative called Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW) to support female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. WCCIMA Director – General Dr. Weyinmi Eribo, praised BOI for the GLOW Fund and expressed commitment to ensuring these initiatives…

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Cement Industry Update: Nigeria’s National Output Reaching 85 Million Metric Tons Annually

The cement sector in Nigeria is on a trajectory to achieve a national output of 85 million metric tons per year. This growth is largely attributed to the emergence of new market entrants and the ongoing expansion initiatives, particularly the addition of 6 million metric tons per year from Dangote Cement’s current plant project located…

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NESG Advocates for Nigeria’s Import-Export Shifts Beyond U.S. and China

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has emphasized the need for Nigeria to reevaluate and diversify its trade partnerships, particularly by shifting focus towards countries that remain unaffected by the tariffs imposed by the United States. This recommendation is articulated in the NESG’s latest Foreign Trade Alert for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the…

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MAN and Fairtrade Messe collaborate to drive the growth of Nigeria’s agro-food & packaging industries

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Fairtrade Messe have entered into a partnership to drive industry growth and innovation in Nigeria’s agro-food and packaging sectors. Fairtrade Messe is the organizer of the annual agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria trade shows with a global focus on the food, agro-allied, beverage, plastics, printing, and packaging industries. The…

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MAN Tasks Financial Reporting Council on Annual Fees for Private Companies 

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) to reconsider the implementation of annual turnover fees for private companies. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director-General of MAN, highlighted the potential negative impact these fees could have on manufacturing firms, particularly those that are classified as non-listed entities, and urged…

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