By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 220 Made-in-Nigeria products produced by 131 companies. The certification is part of efforts by the government to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian goods in regional and continental markets. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to bolster standardisation, quality assurance, and metrology to drive industrial growth, protect consumers, and spur economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this at the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration organised by the StandardsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand value-added exports and deepen intra-African trade. The minister made this known at AfCFTA P3 Sub-National Engagement for the North-West Geopolitical ZoneContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has described the motor rally organised as part of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a symbol of resilience and growing economic confidence in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, says the ministry generated over $500 million dollars in export revenue in 2025 from industrial development and diversification of the economy. Oduwole made the disclosure when she appeared before the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the inauguration of Nigeria’s first House in Davos reflects renewed seriousness, readiness and resolve to shape global economic conversations. Shettima spoke on Monday at the formal opening of Nigeria House during the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He described theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima will present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Vice-President, said this in a statement. Nkwocha added that Shettima has arrivedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates will unlock duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said. Oduwole spoke on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi after Nigeria and the UAE signed the landmarkContinue Reading
