By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a 2026 performance contract and adopted a communiqué to accelerate industrial growth, trade expansion and promote investment. This is according to a communique issued by Mrs Augustina Obilor-Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, at theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholders to build a world-class steel industry that could serve as a catalyst for Africa’s industrial future. Audu made the call at a panel session at the fifth edition of the African NaturalContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger policies and reforms to unlock investment, industrialisation and economic growth through Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the FCT. The Executive Director, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, Dr Chidebere Onwumere, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Martha Agas President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds the key to the world’s industrial future because of its critical minerals. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while opening the fifth African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS). The summit, with the theme, ‘One Africa, OneContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says a world-class polymetallic mineral province has been discovered in Kaduna State, making it the new hub for high grade minerals. Alake disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the opening of the fifth Africa Natural Resources andContinue Reading
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By Lucy Ogalue The Nsokpo Dynamic Association (NDA), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Navy, are carrying out sensitisation of students on drug abuse and career development. The NDA President, Mr Mark Onyejiaka, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its mandate to regulate, monitor and build procurement capacity while ensuring accountability, transparency and value for money in public sector projects. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of BPP, said this in Abuja at the signing of a Memorandum of UnderstandingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has pledged stronger publicity for the 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) to boost participation and business visibility. The First Deputy President of the chamber, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says an estimated 100,000 visitors and 10, 000 products will be showcased at the 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair. The fair scheduled to hold from Sept. 25 to Oct. 6, will be graced by 500 exhibitors. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba,Continue Reading
