NIOB, firm to train 1000 inmates, artisans
2026-03-14
NIOB, firm to train 1000 inmates, artisansContinue Reading
Digital tools crucial to Artisans’ growth, sustainability – Expert
2026-01-22
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s artisan sector remains vital to the economy but risks stagnation unless it rapidly embraces digitalisation to boost sustainability, income stability and global competitiveness, an expert has said. Femi Oyelade, Creative Director and artisan advocate, said artisans form the backbone of Nigeria’s informal economy but remain largelyContinue Reading
ORUN X Designers working to revolutionise African craft value chains- Director
2026-01-10
By Olawunmi Ashafa Mr Anil Padia, Programme Director, ORUN X Designers, an initiative of Africa Currency Network, says the platform is empowering African artisans to drive production, innovation and global market access. Padia disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Heirs ofContinue Reading
Artisans key to economic growth, national development– ITF DG
2025-09-24
By Daniel Obaje Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says Nigerian artisans are vital to national development and must be supported to fully contribute to economic growth. Ogun said this at a national exhibition and fair of artisans and technicians in Abuja, where he noted thatContinue Reading
Nigerian artisans, technicians commend FG’s skill up programme
2025-06-24
By Aderonke Ojediran Nigerian artisans and technicians, under the platform of the Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) have commended the Federal Government’s Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. It said that the programme has made a significant impact on Nigerian artisans and technicians by enabling them to improveContinue Reading
Artisans key to inclusive economic growth, says BOI
2025-06-18
By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI) has described Nigerian artisans and technicians as the backbone of inclusive economic growth and key to the country’s future industrial development. The Managing Director of BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, said at the Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit 2025, on Wednesday in Abuja. OlusiContinue Reading
ITF, SMEDAN, others seek recognition, licensing for artisans
2025-06-18
By Daniel Obaje The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Afiz Ogun, has called for a national framework to train, certify and license Nigerian artisans to eliminate quackery and promote global competitiveness in the sector. He made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ofContinue Reading
Union trains 100 artisans on CNG conversion in FCT
2025-02-05
By Gabriel Agbeja The Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATION) has offered free training on conversion from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to 100 artisans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its National President, Mr Oseni Suleiman, disclosed this in Abuja while speaking with newsmenContinue Reading
