Industry

Stanley Ihedigbo Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, has called on the Nigerian government to increase the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. Speaking at the media roundtable on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax, in…

Stanley Ihedigbo Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), the advocacy voice of manufacturers in Nigeria, has commended the Ogun State Government on its proactive and sustainable approach to managing plastic waste, especially single-use plastics in the state. Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Ogun State Government for its proactive…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has petitioned Inner Galaxy Steel, in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State, over the death of its worker, Mr. Oto Obong Uwem, a young welder, demanding justice and accountability. According to the Executive Director, FENRAD, Comrade Nelson Nnanna…

Victor Ojii Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has urged business and policy leaders from China and Africa to move beyond rhetoric and commit to sustainable, actionable partnerships. Tegbe emphasized that Africa, rich in resources yet poor in outcomes, must leverage strategic cooperation to change its…

Stanley Ihedigbo Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a review of its service fees, effective August 1, 2025, aimed at improving service quality and delivery. The decision follows careful consideration of prevailing economic realities and operational costs, as well as engagement with critical stakeholders. According to a statement from the…

Stanley Ihedigbo National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has partnered with the Inter-University Research Centre for Sustainable Development (CIRPS), Italy, to deliver tuition-free diploma courses in emerging technologies to Nigerians. The landmark initiative aimed to advance digital literacy and workforce readiness in Nigeria, aligning with the European Commission’s digital transformation…

Taiwo Okuwobi, Abeokuta National Union of Market Traders Employers of Nigeria (NUMTEN) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent killing of a fellow trader at the Ifo Market in Ogun State. The trader’s death, reportedly caused by the unlawful actions of touts and illegal tax collectors, has been condemned by…

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed deep concerns regarding the unwholesome treatment of its members by some commercial banks in Nigeria regarding unmet foreign exchange (Forex) forward obligations. According to the Director General Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, as a vital sector of the economy, manufacturers rely heavily…

Dangote Packaging Limited is set to make a significant impact in the African market with its increased production capacity and plans for export expansion. The company has boosted its production from 36 million to 52 million polypropylene bags per month, positioning itself for dominance in the African packaging industry. Chairman…

Stanley Ihedigbo In a decisive move to safeguard public health and safety, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has destroyed billions of Naira worth of substandard products across various industries. The significant step underscores SON’s unwavering commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring that only products that meet the required standards…