Schneider Electric has introduced a new line of affordable electrical products in West Africa, designed to help small businesses and households manage high energy costs while ensuring safety and reliability. …
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PepsiCo Partners DP World, Invests $20m in New Chips Plant to Boost Local Sourcing in Nigeria
PepsiCo, the multinational food and beverage giant, has deepened its presence in Nigeria with the unveiling of a new snack production plant through a strategic partnership with global logistics company …
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Schneider Electric Pushes Edge Computing and Smart Dashboards to Boost Nigerian Manufacturing
In Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, where daily challenges include poor power supply and unreliable internet, global energy and automation firm Schneider Electric says smarter machines could help industries work better. The …
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Mandela Millers Gets Global Food Safety Certification
Mandela Millers Ltd, one of Uganda’s leading milling and agro-processing companies, has achieved the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, a milestone that places it among top food manufacturers meeting the …
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PPC Moves into Renewable Energy with Major Projects in Zimbabwe and South Africa
Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), one of the largest cement producers in Southern Africa, is taking big steps into renewable energy as part of its long-term business strategy. The company …
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Egypt and China have sealed a landmark $1 billion agreement to establish a major tire manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), a move aimed at boosting Egypt’s …
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Nigerian Economic Summit Group Pushes for Industrialisation to Drive Economic Growth
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said that industrialisation is the key to Nigeria’s economic growth and long-term prosperity. This comes as preparations intensify for the 31st Nigerian Economic …
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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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Mahindra South Africa has taken another big step in its journey in the country with the opening of a new semi-knocked down (SKD) vehicle assembly plant at the Dube TradePort …
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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit $3.23bn in H1 2025, Up 19.6% from Last Year
Nigeria’s non-oil exports rose to $3.225bn in the first half of 2025, showing a strong performance in the country’s drive to diversify its economy. This figure is a 19.59 per …