Vice President Kashim Shettima has projected that Nigeria is on the path to becoming a major player in the global halal economy, which is expected to reach a market value of $7.7 trillion by 2025. Speaking during the Halal Economy Stakeholders Engagement Programme at the banquet hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, Shettima said Nigeria’s demographic and …

The Federal Government will on Wednesday launch a comprehensive strategy to position the country as a leading player in the Halal economy. The project is part of initiatives to diversify the economy and tap into the burgeoning global Halal market- products and services that meet Islamic standards of permissibility and embodies ethics, integrity, and universal values that resonate across cultures …