Pan-African industrial bodies seal pact to boost manufacturing, support small industries

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

FG, UNIDO partner to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial future

By Nana Musa/ Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has signed a Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) agreement with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to drive Nigeria’s industrial transformation. At the signing ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, emphasised the significanceContinue Reading

FG reaffirms commitment to leather industry growth

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s leather industry to boost job creation, economic diversification, and industrial development. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, stated this on Thursday, during a meeting with the Steering Committee on Strategic Implementation Plan of theContinue Reading

FG partners NACCIMA for business growth

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Federal Government is partnering with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to address key economic challenges and foster business growth. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this during an interactive session with members of theContinue Reading

Women in aviation pledge to advance safety, security in aviation sector

By Gabriel Agbeja The Women in Aviation International, Nigeria Chapter (WIA-N), a non-profit organisation, has pledged to advance safety and security in the aviation industry. Its President, Nigeria Chapter, Mrs Rejoice Ndudinachi, made the pledge at the 2024 WIA Annual Conference in Abuja on Thursday. Ndudinachi assured that Women inContinue Reading

FG, IFAD-SAPZ to boost Nigeria’s agro-industrial dev’t

By FeliciA Imohimi The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme have pledged to make all states across the country agro-industrial hubs by 2026. Dr Dede Ekoue, Country Director, IFAD, made the pledge at the 1st joint Federal Government/IFAD Supervision Mission Wrap-Up ofContinue Reading