Industry
LCCI urges Federal Government to conduct forensic audit of national grid
Stanley Ihedigbo Amid recurring power outages and repeated collapses of the national grid, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to undertake a forensic audit of the power infrastructure as a critical step toward identifying systemic failures and restoring stability to the electricity…
Read More »Man faults NAFDAC’s renewed sachet alcohol ban, cites Federal Government directive
Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its renewed ban on the production and sale of sachet alcoholic beverages, describing the action as premature and inconsistent with an existing directive of the Federal Government of Nigeria,…
Read More »Dangote leads new drive for Africa’s economic, industrial renaissance
Stanley Ihedigbo In a bold move to reshape Africa’s economic future, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced its Vision 2030 strategy, a comprehensive plan aimed at fast-tracking industrial development, strengthening economic independence and empowering young Africans to lead the next phase of continental growth. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote,…
Read More »NACCIMA DG pledges continued collaboration with CICAN
CICAN Polls: New Telegraph’s Hassan takes chairmanship, Mirror Newspaper publisher clinches vice chair
Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) has elected a new executive council to pilot the affairs of the association for the next three years, with Comrade Taiwo Hassan of New Telegraph emerging as Chairman and The Mirror Newspaper publisher clinching the Vice Chairmanship position. The keenly contested election…
Read More »Lagos youths gain generator repair skills in capacity-building programme
Stanley Ihedigbo Dozens of youths in Lagos State have been equipped with practical technical skills as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Knowledge Beyond Borders Limited, concluded a five-day training programme on industrial and residential generator repairs. The training, which took place from December 15,…
Read More »NCDMB, Chelfom Engineering strengthen local capacity with training of 30 industry professionals
Stanley Ihedigbo As part of ongoing efforts to drive Nigerian content growth in the oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Chelfom Engineering & Construction Co. Nig. Ltd. have successfully wrapped up a five-day training programme focused on Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content…
Read More »FG steps in, suspends enforcement of NAFDAC sachet alcohol ban
Stanley Ihedigbo In response to growing concerns from industry stakeholders, the Federal Government has ordered an immediate suspension of enforcement actions on the proposed sachet alcohol ban by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), pending consultations and a final policy decision. The directive was issued…
Read More »Manufacturers Association of Nigeria applauds press role in advocacy, growth
Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the vital role of the press in promoting industry advocacy and driving economic growth, describing journalists as indispensable partners in amplifying the country’s commerce and industrial initiatives. Speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Engagement Forum of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association…
Read More »CICAN Chairman urges strategic action to revive Nigeria’s manufacturing sector
Stanley Ihedigbo National Chairman, Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), Charles Okonji, called for urgent strategic action to revive Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, citing fragile growth, infrastructure gaps, and policy inconsistencies as key barriers to industrial progress and economic diversification. Speaking at the 2025 End-of-Year Engagement Forum of CICAN,…
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