Industry players harp on transparency and inclusive policy-making to stimulate economic growth
The Industrial Group, in conjunction with the Export and Financial Groups of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce, has called on the government to...
COVID-19: FG working to mitigate lockdown effects – Minister
The Federal Government has said it is working assiduously to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 lockdown through sustainable production, transportation and distribution of essential...
Dangote to invest $1bn in Nigeria rice production
Dangote Group is making a five-year investment of at least $1 billion to grow and process rice in seven Nigerian states, bringing sub-Saharan...
FG set to support 1.7 million businesses, individuals — Minister
Amb. Mariam Katagum, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, has stated the Federal Government’s resolve to provide financial support for 1.7...
BoI disburses N3.1bn to 14 microfinance banks
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed N3.1 billion to 14 microfinance banks under its Bottom of Pyramid (BOP) scheme.
The scheme is to enhance...
Nigeria to revisit negotiations on bilateral investment agreements with Brazil – Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Richard Adebayo, says Nigeria will revisit pending bilateral investment agreements with Brazil.
Adebayo, in a statement signed...
Dangote Cement still interested in South Africa’s PPC – CEO
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement is still interested in acquiring South African rival PPC and would do a deal at the right price, its outgoing Chief...
Flour Mills of Nigeria stakes big on Pan-African expansion with strategic restructuring
As one of Nigeria’s oldest and most significant players in the food and agro-allied sectors, Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC (FMN) is making bold...
Industrial policy implementation will increase production -FG
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) says implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) will improve growth, promote made in Nigeria...
Katsina pledges support to products standardisation
The Kastina State Government in North West Nigeria has pledged to support the standardisation campaign, a cardinal tool employed by the Standards Organisation of...
