*Unveils New 100g, 25kg Sugar Packs As part of its strategies to boost market share and deepen customers’ loyalty, the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and companies under the Group are set to headline the Lagos International Trade Fair with arrays of products and innovations. The Fair kicks off on Friday, November READ MORE
Category: Manufacturing
NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Partner to Strengthen Road Safety and Insurance Compliance Under NIIRA 2025
In a renewed effort to improve road safety and promote insurance compliance nationwide, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have entered into a strategic partnership under the newly enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The collaboration was formalized during a READ MORE
Stellar Steel Company to commence operations in Ogun by 2026
A $450 million steel-producing company, Stellar Steel Company Limited, is set to begin operations in Ogun State by the middle of 2026 The investment, from Stellar Steel Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Galaxy Group and RSIN Group, headquartered in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, is expected to produce hot-rolled coil steel, iron steel doors READ MORE
FG Vows to Transform Katsina into Industrial Hub Through Innovation
The Federal Government has pledged to transform Katsina State into a thriving industrial hub by harnessing innovation, technology, and the resilience of its people. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this commitment on Monday at the maiden Katsina State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Awards Dinner and the Dikko Social Innovation Academy graduation ceremony in READ MORE
Dangote urges swift legislation of Nigeria First policy to drive growth of manufacturing sector
Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” Policy, describing it as a critical lever for revitalizing the nation’s manufacturing sector. The legislation, according to him, holds the keys to accelerating the nation’s economic growth and creating sustainable employment READ MORE
Nigeria govt revives policy to include 20% cassava flower in all wheat-based products
The President Bola Tinubu’s administration has revived the cassava flower policy, which mandates the inclusion of 20 per cent cassava flower in all wheat-based products, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari . Speaking during a training of 50 bread bakers on cassava flour on Monday in Akure, Kyari, who READ MORE
SON applauds Dangote Cement for driving excellence in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector
*As Obajana Plant Secures IMS Certification Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has lauded Dangote Cement Plc for its significant role in elevating the country’s manufacturing sector and urged other manufacturers to emulate the Company’s dedication to best practices and operational excellence. The commendation followed the successful completion by the Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant READ MORE
Nigeria: Manufacturers express satisfaction with exchange rate relatively stability
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said that the manufacturers are satisfied with the stability of the Naira in the forex market. Dr Adoga Inalegwu, Chairman, Cross River and Akwa Ibom chapter of the association, made the remark while interacting with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. Inalegwu, READ MORE
BUA Chairman credits President Tinubu’s duty waiver for essential food items for price crash
The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu has linked President Bola Tinubu’s foresight in introducing duty waiver for essential food items last year to the crash of the prices of essential food items. Rabiu said this while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with the President on Thursday at the Presidential READ MORE
Nigeria: ICRC tips PPP promoted shoe, garment factories to cater for paramilitary agencies
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that the Federal Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative in the shoe and garment factory can significantly meet the uniform needs of Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC, on Sunday said the development followed President Bola Tinubu’s READ MORE
Dangote distributes 30,000 bags of rice to the economically challenged in Osun
…Gov Adeleke lauds the philanthropic gesture It was the turn of Osun State for the National Food Intervention programme by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) as the Foundation began the distribution of 30,000 bags of rice for the economically vulnerables in the state at the weekend. The state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke who READ MORE
Nigeria: Manufacturers task stakeholders to overhaul service delivery in order to address economic pressures
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on stakeholders to reevaluate their service delivery systems by adopting a forward-looking strategies to aligned with the nation’s evolving industrial sector. The Director-General of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, who made the call during a business luncheon on Thursday in Lagos, said that the move would would READ MORE
President Tinubu celebrates business icon Oladele Fajemirokun at 75
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has congratulated prominent businessman and philanthropist, Dr Oladele Fajemirokun, on his 75th birthday, praising his lasting contributions to the country’s private sector and national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President described Fajemirokun as a worthy torchbearer of READ MORE
Ohun State: $150m aluminium, copper recycling plant begins operation
All is now set for the operation of an aluminium and copper ingot recycling company capable of generating $150m annually when fully operational in Ogun state. The company is also said to have the capacity to employ over 500 people. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Neveah Ltd, Mr. Ibidapo Lawal, READ MORE
Nigeria: President Tinubu appoints Nasir Abdulsalam as Ajaokuta Steel Company MD
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nasir Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company. This was made public in a statement on Friday, by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen. Imohisen stated that Abdulsalam’s READ MORE