The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to increase local production and strengthen backward integration as key steps toward becoming Africa’s leading manufacturing hub. He said …
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Dangote Cement Gboko Launches Community Empowerment Programmes
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has rolled out a wide-ranging social intervention programme aimed at promoting sustainable economic empowerment and improving the living conditions of its host communities in Benue …
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Nigeria’s Textile Imports Jump to N814.27bn in Nine Months as Industry Revival Efforts Falter
Nigeria’s textile imports rose sharply to N814.27bn in the first nine months of 2025, raising fresh concerns over the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s repeated claims that it is reviving …
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Dangote receives second Ghana crude cargo — Report
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received its second crude oil cargo from Ghana, marking another step in its gradual shift toward sourcing more West African and Nigerian crude grades. The …
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N9.16tn manufacturing output dampened by weak expansion
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector generated N9.16tn in nominal terms in the third quarter of 2025, but industry leaders say the growth remains too weak to support broad economic development. The latest …
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Marketers Applaud New Dangote Sugar Pack Sizes at Kano Trade Fair for Affordability and Convenience
Marketers and trade fair participants have endorsed the newly introduced sugar pack sizes by Dangote Sugar at the just-concluded Kano International Trade Fair, praising the products for their convenience, user-friendly …
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NDPHC Restores 450MW to National Grid After Geregu Plant Maintenance
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company has successfully restored an additional 450 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid following the completion of scheduled maintenance at the Geregu National …
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Eleganza Industries Unveils Nationwide Expansion Plan to Boost Access
Eleganza Industries Limited has announced a nationwide expansion strategy aimed at increasing access to its wide range of locally manufactured products while creating new opportunities for distributors, retailers, and contract …
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Nigeria Secures Global Accreditation Breakthrough, Boosting Export Confidence and Market Access
Nigeria recorded a major milestone on Monday as the Nigerian National Accreditation System (NINAS) secured full international recognition, allowing certificates issued by Nigerian-accredited laboratories and certification bodies to be accepted …
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MAN Raises Alarm as Manufacturers Spend N676.6bn on Alternative Energy in Six Months
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned that the country’s unreliable and expensive electricity supply continues to frustrate industrial growth, as manufacturers spent N676.6bn on alternative energy in the first …