By Philomina Attah The Federal Government says Nigeria’s mango industry can drive food security, create jobs and export earnings if stakeholders embrace innovation, climate-smart practices and unity. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Thursday in Abuja during the election and inauguration of newContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says Federal Government should focus on reforming the petroleum industry to fast track the nation’s economic growth. The National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, Mr Chinedu Ukadike, .made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Constance Athekame Stakeholders have commended the impact of the Global Environment Facility and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (GEF-UNIDO)Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) and Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) Project in Nigeria. The stakeholders drawn from the academia, industry, organised private sector, NGOs and the media, gave theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government says it intends to revive the moribund Kaduna Textile to boost the economy of the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume made this known at a 2-Day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement on Tuesday in Kaduna. Continue 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 Vivian Emoni The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has urged the newly inaugurated board of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), to implement programmes that would address industries’ need in the country. Enoh said this while inaugurating the Governing Board of the ITF on Thursday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
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
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
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing council of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), urging the body to play a more active role in supporting industrial growth. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, inaugurated the council on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, says the ministry will fully digitise its operations by the end of 2025 to enhance efficiency. Oduwole said this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ministry and the AIG Imoukhuede Foundation on TuesdayContinue Reading
