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Agrofood & Plastprintpack 2025: A decade of driving growth in Nigeria’s agrofood, plastprintpack sectors
L-R: Managing Director/CEO, Modion Communications, Odion Aleobua; General Manager/Head of HR and Administration, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (DGIC), Cathrene Nwaiku; Senior Project Manager, Fairtrade, Freyja Detjen; Head, Foreign Trade Office, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Justyna Sitarska and President, African Packaging Organization, Amb. Ahmed Alex Omah,…
Read More »Boosting Nigeria’s dairy sector: Nestle invests over N1.8bn
Stanley Ihedigbo Nestlé Nigeria has taken a major step towards boosting the nation’s dairy sector with the launch of a cutting-edge dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore. This milestone marks a significant progression in the company’s Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project (NLDP), which was inaugurated in 2021…
Read More »Nigeria Customs Service’s 4% levy sparks outcry, as MAN calls for suspension
Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the federal government to suspend the 4% Free On-Board (FOB) levy imposed by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), citing its debilitating impact on the nation’s manufacturing sector. According to the Director General, MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Association views this…
Read More »Nigeria -China relations get boost as Tegbe holds talks with Chinese banks
Stanley Ihedigbo Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has embarked on a crucial mission to strengthen Nigeria’s economic ties with China. Recently, he engaged with the China EXIM Bank and China Development Bank to reassess priorities for projects under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation…
Read More »Nigeria, China to deepen economic ties as Joseph Tegbe meets with Chinese officials
Stanley Ihedigbo Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, is currently in China to strengthen bilateral relations and promote economic cooperation between Nigeria and China. The visit aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which aimed to explore new development paths and bolster…
Read More »Lagos State Government urged to reopen sealed factories, resolve water fee dispute
Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has condemned the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) for sealing several factories in Lagos State over unpaid water abstraction fees. In an open letter to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, MAN Director General Segun Ajayi-Kadir, described the action as “inauspicious” and…
Read More »Champion Breweries launches innovative beverages in disposable cans
Tony Okoh, Uyo After fifty years of intensive operations, Champion Breweries Nigeria has hit the market with their popular champion beer and Champ Malta in disposable can marking a big milestone in the history of the beverage company. The Managing director/ Chief Executive officer of Champion breweries, Dr. Inalegwu…
Read More »JTI Nigeria joins Nigerians in Christmas celebration, wishes peace, prosperity
General Manager, JTI Nigeria, Thomas Adams Stanley Ihedigbo Japan Tobacco International Nigeria (JTI) has joined in the festive spirit of the season, celebrating Christmas with its staff and stakeholders. The company took the opportunity to express its appreciation for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. As…
Read More »NQC partners BSI to enhance stakeholders’ capacity on National Quality Policy Implementation
NQC Chairman/CE, Osita Aboloma, (2nd from right) flanked by Mike Peet, Lead Facilitator of the Train the Trainers Workshop and Barr. Abiola Sekinat Ademola, Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation. Others to the left are ‘Bola Fashina, Chief of Staff to Chairman/CE and Barr. Adesoji Afolabi, both…
Read More »SON revitalizes leather, textile sector to tap into $3trn global market
Stanley Ihedigbo Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged the need for standardization in the leather and textile sector, to enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness and tap into the lucrative global market valued at over $1 trillion. To achieve this, SON has been working closely with manufacturers, suppliers,…
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