Industry
Manufacturers must see compliance as investment, not cost – NAFDAC DG
L – R: DG, NACCIMA, Dr. Shola Obadimu; DG, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, and 2nd Deputy President, NACCIMA, Asiwaju Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, at the Roundtable/Breakfast Meeting, held at Lagos on Wednesday. Charles Okonji Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),…
Read More »Minister urges manufacturers to embrace smart energy for global competitiveness
Charles Okonji In trying to mitigate escalating energy challenges and prices ravaging the manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, encouraged the manufacturers to consider a paradigm shift to smart energy solutions and sustainable manufacturing practices. Udeh warned…
Read More »NEPC, NANS unveil STEP-X as Nigeria’s non-oil exports hit $6.1bn
Charles Okonji Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), in collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has launched the Students Trade, Entrepreneurship and Export Programme (STEP-X) to equip Nigerian students with the skills and certifications required to access international markets and promote non-oil exports. The programme…
Read More »Minister of Industry, Dangote, Adedeji, Oyerinde, others for CICAN 2026 Workshop
Stanley Ihedigbo Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) is set to bring together senior government officials, manufacturers, business leaders, regulators and other key stakeholders to examine the implications of Nigeria’s new tax regime and mandatory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements on the country’s business…
Read More »NACCIMA applauds FG’s cocoa processing drive, seeks enabling business environment
Stanley Ihedigbo National President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing that Nigeria should halt the export of raw cocoa beans and instead prioritise local processing and value addition. Describing the policy as a bold…
Read More »IPMAN urges FG to review, scrap fuel import licences over rising petrol prices, commends Dangote Refinery
Michael Olumide Alabi Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review and, where necessary, withdraw recently approved fuel import licences, warning that the policy is fueling higher petrol prices, mounting pressure on the foreign exchange market and undermining Nigeria’s drive towards energy…
Read More »FG flags off nationwide vocational training, promises starter packs for 18,510 beneficiaries
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Federal Government has launched the Renewed Hope Vocational and Skills Training Programme (VSTP), an ambitious nationwide initiative aimed at equipping 18,510 Nigerians with practical vocational and entrepreneurial skills to promote self-reliance, job creation and sustainable economic growth. The programme, unveiled in Abuja by the Honourable Minister of…
Read More »SSB tax hike: MAN warns against higher soft drink taxes, says policy could cost 300,000 jobs
Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), speaking on behalf of the country’s Non-Alcoholic Drinks (NAD) sector, has called on the Federal Government to maintain a balanced, evidence-based and coordinated approach to excise taxation, warning that plans to significantly increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could undermine industrial growth, job…
Read More »Dangote tops Africa’s brand rankings again, strengthens continental dominance
Chinedum Ukaegbu Dangote Industries Limited has once again solidified its reputation as one of Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired African Brand for the eighth consecutive year. The recognition was announced at the 16th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands rankings unveiled in…
Read More »NACCIMA takes road trip to Togo, identifies challenges hindering Cross-Border Trade
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…
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