World Maritime Day theme 2025
The World Maritime Day theme for 2025 “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea.
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Brazil makes formal request to become IEA Member country
Brazil joined the IEA Family as an Association country in 2017.
Negotiations Between NUPENG Dangote Collapse, Enter Day 2
Talks broke down after Sayyu Dantata, who represented the Dangote Group, reportedly walked out on Labour Minister Muhammad Dingyadi and the labour delegation during discussions over the unionisation of Dangote Refinery workers.
Afreximbank, AU and AfCFTA Secretariat Launch R&D Hub
Dr. Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist & MD, Research, emphasised that if Africa merely doubles its R&D spending to 1% of GDP by 2030, we could unlock an estimated $60–70 billion annually in additional value across agriculture, digital technology, and manufacturing.
NUPENG and Dangote Dispute over Union Memberships
The situation escalated when MRS Oil, owned by Dangote’s cousin Sayyu Dantata, began recruiting drivers for the CNG trucks and required them to sign agreements prohibiting union membership.
Nestlé: Philipp Navratil takes over as CEO, following Freixe’s sack over Romance Scandal
The departure of Laurent Freixe follows an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate which breached Nestle’s code of business conduct
Dangote’s building a 3mmt fertiliser plant in Ethiopia
Both leaders, Aliko Dangote and Dr. Brook Taye, emphasised the project’s importance in transforming Ethiopia’s agricultural sector and promoting self-sufficiency.
Zedvance Proposes Funding Solution for SME Farmers and Agro-Manufacturers
During the panel session “Accessing Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Manufacturing,” Ayooluwa Oladimeji, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, emphasised the need for SME operators to form peer partnerships to enhance their funding prospects.
Nigeria’s First Policy: Patronages Can Stimulate N3trn for Manufacturers
Minister Enoh spoke at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit & Exhibition 2025 press conference on Wednesday.
PUNCH Editorial:Nigeria’s industrialisation imperative
Nigeria’s manufacturing value per person is just $216, compared to $645 in South Africa and $524 in Egypt.