For decades, Nigeria relied heavily on foreign countries for weapons, ammunition, armoured vehicles, aircraft components and other military hardware required to confront its evolving security challengesContinue Reading
The Chairman of the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Alaya, has called for sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s local defence industry capabilities in order to enhance national security and reduce dependence on foreign military hardware.Continue Reading
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting indigenous defence equipment manufacturers, urging them to sustain high product quality and strict integrity checks, particularly for items meant for export.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Yashim Mr Wang Genxiang, the Director, CIFAL Shanghai International Training Centre, on Tuesday said the development of high-tech industries could drive the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. Wang said this in Shanghai when he delivered a speech during the opening of a seminar on High-tech Industry andContinue Reading
Growth By Desmond Ejibas Federal Government says Nigeria has projected a significant rise in industrial contribution to GDP, targeting 25 per cent growth between 2025 and 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Sen. John Owan, Minister of State for Industry, made the remark during a panel session atContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), and the Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI), have agreed to strengthen Africa’s manufacturing sector and enhance small and medium industries (SMIs) competitiveness. Mr Henry Emejuo, the Director-General, PAOSMI said this on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, says the Federal Government is committed to balancing trade through policies that support local production while managing imports. Enoh stated this while speaking on the nation’s trade strategy, at the 2025 Renewed Hope Global VirtualContinue Reading
