Across Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt, the chatter in factories, workshops, and tech hubs carries a common question—can Nigeria truly rely on local production to withstand global shocks? The past …
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The Rise Of Local Manufacturing In Nigeria : Can we Finally Compete Globally?
The hum of machines and the clatter of production lines are no longer confined to industrial hubs in Europe or Asia. Across Nigeria, local manufacturers are quietly ramping up operations, …
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Axxela Integrated Power Signs Energy Deal with Evans Industries to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency
Axxela Integrated Power has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Evans Industries Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading manufacturers of home and personal care products, in a move designed to improve …
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Meet Influential female Hr and talent management professionals in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s fast-paced corporate world, where innovation and strategic thinking are key, a quiet revolution is being led by influential women in human resources and talent management. These are not …
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Senegal Partners with Albayrak Group to Boost Agriculture and Food Security in West Africa
Senegal has taken another big step to improve its agriculture and food security by signing a strategic agreement with Turkish investment giant, Albayrak Group. The deal was sealed after a …
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Egypt, China’s Sailun Group Sign $1 Billion Deal for Tire Factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone
Egypt has entered into a major $1 billion agreement with China’s Sailun Group to build a large automotive tire manufacturing plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The deal, announced …
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New Oil Projects Could Raise Nigeria’s Output by 800,000 Barrels a Day
Nigeria’s oil industry may soon experience a major turnaround, as six new offshore projects are expected to boost the country’s crude oil output by about 800,000 barrels per day (bpd). …
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Cameroon Begins Power Line Project to Boost Industrial Power Supply
Cameroon has taken another major step in boosting electricity supply to its key industries, especially in the southern region. On August 6, 2025, the country’s Minister of Water and Energy, …