Manufacturers and stakeholders across Africa are advocating for the integration of blockchain technology to transform trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Blockchain technology is a key enabler for enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency in trade transactions across the continent. The President of the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), Mansur Ahmed, said this push aligns with AfCFTA’s goals of increasing …

Stakeholders in the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco (FBT) sector of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have enjoined local manufacturers to sustain the culture of quality throughout the entire manufacturing process to maintain brand loyalty and ultimately increase the bottom line consistently. This charge was made during the 2024 Annual General Meeting of MAN’s FBT sector, which was held recently …

The Zonal Director, Northwest of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mrs Josephine Abbas, has warned manufacturers and producers in Kebbi state to desist from using harmful chemicals that are capable of causing cancer to unsuspecting consumers in Kebbi and Nigeria. The agency’s zonal chief gave the warning in Birnin Kebbi during a high-level NAFDAC stakeholders …

The Federal Government said it will soon commence the loan disbursement process for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and manufacturing sectors under the Presidential N200 billion Intervention Fund scheme. Announcing the disbursement of the funds, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite noted that the decision was taken following the success of the ongoing disbursements targeted at supporting …

As part of efforts to tackle the present cost of living by Nigerians, the Federal Government has set aside N75 billion to support the manufacturing enterprises. This was disclosed Saturday evening by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Barrister Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha on the occasion of NDE’s special day at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair. The Minister represented by her …

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged Nigerian manufacturers to standardise their products to promote economic growth in the country. Its Director General, Mallam Farouk Salim, made the call during a one-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with the theme ‘Promoting Export and Economic Growth Via Standardisation and Quality Assurance’, on Monday. Salim, who was …