Industry

Charles Okonji Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has undertaken a strategic road trip from Nigeria to Togo as part of efforts to promote seamless intra-African trade, support Nigerian exporters, and identify barriers affecting cross-border commerce within the West African sub-region. The fact-finding mission, led…

Stanley Ihedigbo Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has applauded Dangote Cement Plc for emerging as a model in transport management and road safety practices across Africa following a remarkable decline in road crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving the company’s trucks through the implementation of innovative safety policies and technology-driven reforms.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has stated that the operational ramp up of the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is fundamentally reshaping Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector and significantly reducing the country’s reliance on imported refined fuel products. In its latest assessment of Nigeria’s fuel market…

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria’s vast deposits of high-quality ceramic minerals have the capacity to transform the nation’s economy through industrialisation, job creation, export growth, and foreign investment if properly harnessed, the Chief Convener of the Nigeria Ceramic Investment Summit and Production Exhibition (NCISPE) 2026, Prof. Patrick Oaikhinan, has said. Ahead of…

Chinedum Ukaegbu Nigerian fashion house Mo’Afrique has taken a major step into large-scale garment production with the launch of its new umbrella brand, Modish, and the commissioning of a multi-million naira manufacturing facility in Abuja. The company also unveiled Modish Formals, a sub-brand focused on producing professional wear and uniforms,…

L-R: Head, Trade Facilitation, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Hajiya Amina Alawal Aliyu; President, Badagry Chambers of Commerce, Alhaji Yaya Oladimeji; Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Lagos State, Mrs Folashade Kaososarat Bada Ambrose; Internal Consultant, NACCIMA, Mrs Oyefunke Oworu and Director…

Professor Chimezie Anyakora (Middle) speaking at the conference. Michael Olumide As industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders converge in Lagos for the ongoing 3rd Pharma West Africa Conference, discussions have intensified around the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa. The gathering has become a strategic platform for addressing persistent challenges…

Stanley Ihedigbo Federal Government, through the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has addressed growing public concerns surrounding the newly introduced SON-NADDC Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP), assuring stakeholders that the initiative is designed to enhance safety and streamline processes, not disrupt…

L-R : Customer Support Manager, Ogunsanya Anthonia; Plant Manager, Fouad El Chami; Chief Commercial Officer, JMG Limited, Rabi Jammal; Account Manager, Kemi Maria Ajose and Head of Marketing, Oluwatomi Faniran, during the JMG Smart Engineering and Solar Appreciation Walk in Lagos, recently. Michael Olumide In a bold move to promote…

L-R: First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, H.E Helen Eno-Obareki; Managing Director, fairtrade Messe, Paul Marz; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos State, Ms Ruth Abiola Olusanya; Managing Director, Financial Derivatives Company Ltd, Bismarck Rewane; Ambassador, Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, H.E. Bengt van Loosdrecht and President, Manufacturers’ Association…