Economic experts have warned that Nigeria must increase local production and industrialisation if it wants to truly benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which offers a …
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Guala Closures Opens New Factory in Lagos Free Zone to Serve West Africa
Guala Closures, a top international company known for making bottle closures for drinks and edible oil, has opened a new factory in Nigeria. The new manufacturing plant is located in …
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Cutix Plc CEO Ijeoma Odunoye Bags NASME Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence
The Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma Odunoye, has been honoured with the Most Successful Female Entrepreneur/Excellent Performer award by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME). …
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Dangote Group Calls for Heavy Tech Investment to Boost Nigeria’s Industry
The Dangote Group has called on the Nigerian government and private sector players to invest massively in technology to help Nigeria’s industrial sector grow and gain global respect. This call …
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Forex Wahala: Nigerian SMEs Struggle as Naira Crisis Deepens
Small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria are groaning under the weight of the forex crisis as the naira continues to fall and the foreign exchange market remains unstable. For many …
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International Breweries’ loss extends to seventh year
International Breweries has recorded another year of losses, marking its seventh consecutive year in the red. The company’s audited financial report, filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, showed …
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South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Faces Challenges but Sees Slight Improvement
In March, South Africa’s manufacturing sector continued to face challenges, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey. The index, which measures the performance of the manufacturing industry, showed …
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Multinationals’ Exit from Nigeria Creates Opportunity for Local Detergent Manufacturers
The exit of several multinational detergent companies from the Nigerian market has opened up a new opportunity for local manufacturers to meet the growing demand for premium detergents. The gap …
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Nigerian Breweries Secures Full Acquisition of Distell Wines and Spirits
In a bold move to consolidate its dominance in the alcoholic beverages sector, Nigerian Breweries Plc has successfully completed the full acquisition of Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited, expanding …
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CBN Reports Sustained Growth in Nigeria’s Economic Activities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that Nigeria’s economic activities continued their upward trajectory for the second consecutive month, signalling gradual recovery and renewed optimism among businesses. In …