By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates for 23 products across nine companies. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the certificates on Monday in Ilorin, the Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, stated that 15 products wereContinue Reading
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 Aderogba George A coalition of non-governmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to implement urgent sodium reduction measures in processed foods. The organisations are the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). TheContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged manufacturers in Nigeria to prioritise production of standard products in the country. The Director-General (D-G) of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, made the call on Tuesday in Ilorin during the Product Listing for the Green Conversion and Assembly Limited (G-CAL)Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has begun training 655 agribusiness entrepreneurs in Edo on international best practices in packaging, branding, and product standardisation. Declaring the training open for Edo South Senatorial District, Mr John Omoruyi, Edo Coordinator of LIFE-ND, said theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has called for increased local production of tyres and batteries to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports and conserve foreign exchange. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, made the call at a Sensitisation Workshop for Nigeria Tyre and BatteryContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mr Feyisayo Ayeni, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) former Coordinator in Kwara, has tasked the organisation’s workforce to develop their capacity to enable effective service delivery. Ayeni gave the charge on Thursday in Ilorin in his valedictory speech at a reception organised by members of staffContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
