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…
fairtrade Messe has announced that the next edition of its Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria will take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, once again at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. Looking ahead, the organisers has also announced The Netherlands as the official Guest of Honour for the 2026 edition, saying that it reflects the…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has condemned the EFCC’s Gestapo Style of invasion of Dangote Industries Limited HQ in its quest for foreign exchange allocations document. ” It wasn’t the best way to make enquiries and secure documents from existing domestic investors in the economy,” said MAN, today, in a position statement, signed by…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says that the government stands to gain substantially when the private sector flourishes, noting that 52 kobo (52%) of every naira Dangote Cement generates goes to the government. Dangote made the comment during a visit by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), team to both Dangote Fertiliser Limited and…
Officers of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria during a tour of industries in Edo/Delta Branch .
Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director-General has admitted that the agency doesn’t have enough staff to effectively carry out its regulatory responsibilities across the country. In a comparison of the agency’s staffing situation with that of Indonesia, she said that with a population of 280 million, Indonesia has 20,000 staff at its regulatory agency, while Nigeria,…
In the report published on 20 January , Unctad, said that the demand for data centers investment was driven by AI infrastructure and digital networks.
▪︎SUV jeep. Image credit: Newsweek.com Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) account for 20 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally. The report, by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Analysts Mathilde Huismans, and Jules Sery, said SUVs weigh 200-300 kg more than an average medium-sized car and typically take up nearly 0.3 m2 more space – emitting…
“From agro-processing in Cross River to leather in Kano and tech in Lagos and Benue, each state must own its comparative advantage and develop bankable projects around it.” The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole emphasized that economic transformation must be locally driven, urging states to identify and capitalise on their unique…
