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 …
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 …
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 …
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has again raised alarm over the difficult situation facing the country’s manufacturing sector. The association said the Nigerian business environment has become so challenging …
Propak West Africa has announced that its 12th edition will hold next week at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators to showcase new solutions in …
Top stakeholders in Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have reiterated the urgent need to improve local drug manufacturing capacity, calling for increased investment, technology adoption, and strategic partnerships. The call …
Nigeria’s once-booming textile industry is now a shadow of its former self, as cheap imports from China, high production costs, and weak government policies have crippled local manufacturing. In the …
Ethiopia aims to wean local millers off state budgetary support and improve local production by selling eight sugar factories. This week, the government announced Ernst& Young LLP will advise on the …