Tag: #MadeInNigeria
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NIGERIA MOVES TO REVIVE AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, DEEPEN LOCAL CONTENT — NADDC
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) says Nigeria is pursuing policy reforms, investment and stronger industry collaboration to deepen local content and revive automotive manufacturing. NADDC Director of Media, Mrs Susan Taiwo, disclosed this at a Human-Centered Data and AI Master Class organised for members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of…
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FIRST LADY DONATES ₦2BN TO BOOST AKWETE WEAVING INDUSTRY IN ABIA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦2 billion to the Abia State Government to support the development of the renowned Akwete weaving industry, a centuries-old handwoven textile tradition indigenous to Akwete community in Ukwa East Local Government Area. Speaking during a visit to Aba, the First Lady said the fund would help develop…
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RMRDC LAUNCHES DIGITAL RESEARCH JOURNAL TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Nigeria is taking another step toward strengthening research, innovation and industrial development with the launch of a new digital research platform. The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled the Journal of Raw Materials Research (JORMAR), a fully digital, peer-reviewed publication designed to support researchers, innovators and manufacturers across the country. According to…
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CHINESE-NIGERIAN PARTNERSHIP TARGETS ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA
A new partnership between China’s Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria is set to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in Nigeria. The companies say production facilities will be established in Lagos and Abuja to support the rollout of “Acely,” an indigenous electric vehicle brand designed for Nigerian roads and consumers. According to the…
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FAE UNVEILS “ECOFINE” PAPER, PUSHES GREEN SHIFT IN NIGERIA’S PAPER INDUSTRY
Even in a digital-first world, paper isn’t retiring yet it’s just going green.FAE Ltd. (Flexible & Advanced Enterprises Ltd.) has launched a new eco-friendly copier paper brand, “Ecofine,” aimed at boosting environmental sustainability and strengthening Nigeria’s paper manufacturing sector. The unveiling took place in Lagos during the 2026 World Envelope Day celebration, an annual event…
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NSIA TEAMS UP WITH UK FIRM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DAIRY SECTOR
Nigeria is set to revolutionize its dairy industry! The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to build an integrated dairy production platform. The project, announced by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, will feature 20,000 hectares of climate-smart forage, a 10,000-milking cow operation, and a processing…
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INNOSON EMPLOYS 8,000, LAUNCHES NEW TRACTOR PLANT
From cars to tractors, Innoson Group is scaling up, creating thousands of jobs and boosting local industry. Nnewi, Anambra – Innoson Group, led by Chief Innocent Chukwuma, currently employs 8,000 staff across Nigeria and plans to hire an additional 2,000 for its new factory, the company announced Saturday. Speaking during a tour with the Bank…
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SON SET TO CERTIFY ‘ENUGU RICE’ AS WOMEN FARMERS SCALE UP PRODUCTION
With modern mills, solar-powered boreholes and strong cooperative backing, Enugu rice is edging closer to national certification. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has expressed satisfaction with rice processing centres set up under the International Fund for Agricultural Development–Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) in Enugu State — paving the way for possible certification. During inspections…
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ROAD-SIDE WELDERS TO GET CERTIFIED UNDER NEW SKILLS FRAMEWORK
No classroom needed — informal welders can now earn national certification while on the job. The National Institute of Welding (NIW) says it is moving to regulate and certify informal roadside welders, bringing them into Nigeria’s National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Speaking in Lagos, NIW President Dr. Solomon Edebiri said unregulated welding remains a major…
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INDIGENOUS SUPERMARKETS POWER NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE – LCCI
As Nigerian-owned retail chains expand, business leaders say local investment is reclaiming the market, creating jobs and boosting inclusive growth. President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, says the rise of indigenous supermarkets is key to Nigeria’s economic independence. Speaking at the opening of The Mart Supermarket, Isheri branch, he…
