Industry

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…

Stanley Ihedigbo Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) for Trade, a strategic digital platform designed to simplify import and export processes while strengthening Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Scheduled to commence operations on 27th March 2026, the…

Stanley Ihedigbo Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Michael Ehindero, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainability, emphasizing that responsible business practices and minimizing environmental impact are at the core of its operations and strategic growth. He stated that as a member of the Pernod Ricard Group, a global leader in…