Industry

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…

Stanley Ihedigbo Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is revolutionizing business registration in Nigeria with an ambitious reform program that leverages an AI-powered registration system. The innovative system aimed to simplify and expedite the business registration process, reducing registration timelines from 24 hours to just 30 minutes. Speaking at the Stakeholders Forum…

L-R: Private Sector Representative, Dr Nura Bello; President of Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Dr Abdulrashid Yerima; Deputy President North, Dr Kabir Dasuki; Recipient and Chief Executive Officer of CUTIX Plc. Ijeoma Oduonye; Zonal Vice President North Central, Dr Ajisefini Tajudeen National Women Coordinator, Dr Beatrice Benjamin,…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) has announced that Máximo Vedoya, Chief Executive Officer of Ternium, will be honored as the 2025 Steelmaker of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes Vedoya’s exceptional leadership and vision in positioning Ternium as a global innovator in the steel…

    Stanley Ihedigbo     African Premium Brands, a leading wine producer and bottler, proudly participated in the 10th edition of Agrofood and Plastprintpack, a premier international exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in agriculture, food processing, and packaging. Led by Chief Executive Officer of African Premium Brands, Junior Burger,…

Caption: L-R: German Consul General, Weert Börner; Head of Sales, Krones, Dr. Anthony Osunde; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, representing Lagos State Governor; Mrs Omolara Oguntuyi Folashade, representing the Honourable Minister of Agriculture; and Managing Director fairtrade Messe, Paul März, at the opening ceremony of the…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Dangote Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, achieving higher ratings in the 2024 Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment for both Climate Change and Water Security, underscoring its dedication to environmental stewardship. CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental…