Nigeria and China are set to boost trade relations through the 2025 China Commodities Expo-Nigeria, expected to host over 250 Chinese manufacturers and more than 5,000 business representatives in Lagos. …
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Kenya Earns KSh 60.6 Billion from Apparel Exports to US under AGOA in 2024
Kenya earned KSh 60.6 billion from apparel exports to the United States in 2024 under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), representing a 19.2% increase from KSh 50.8 billion …
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NASENI Backs Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy,” Calls It a Game-Changer for Local Manufacturing
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has declared its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First Policy,” describing it as a transformative step toward revitalising the …
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Infrastructure, Poor Logistics Hindering AfCFTA Benefits for African Manufacturers – PAMA
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has revealed that 34 per cent of Small and Medium-scale Industries (SMIs) across Africa consider poor infrastructure and weak logistics as …
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Manufacturers Count N1.91bn FX Loss in Q1 2025 Amid Currency Volatility
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector continues to feel the pinch of unstable foreign exchange rates, as top firms recorded a combined N1.91 billion forex loss in the first quarter of 2025. This …
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Rand Slips Ahead of Manufacturing Data as Analysts Watch Power, Ports, and Global Signals
The South African rand lost a bit of ground in early trading on Thursday, May 8, as traders waited for the country’s latest manufacturing output figures. According to market data, …
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South African Markets Watch: Key Events Shaping Trading on May 8
The South African financial market is facing several important developments that may affect investor decisions and overall market direction on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Economic data from home and abroad, …
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Heidelberg Materials Records Strong Q1 Profits, Credits Growth in Africa
Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s top cement producers, has started the 2025 financial year on a solid note, with better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. The German company, which …
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Dangote Packaging Targets African Markets After Boosting Production Capacity
Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL), a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, has revealed plans to enter export markets across Africa after ramping up its monthly production capacity of polypropylene bags from …
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NECA Backs FG’s Buy Made-in-Nigeria Policy, Calls for Strict Implementation
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s new Buy Made-in-Nigeria Procurement Policy, describing it as a timely move to drive industrial growth and …