The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has warned that the latest interest rate hike threatens the survival of the manufacturing sector. He emphasised that the continued increase in the cost of borrowing will escalate production costs, stifle investments, and reduce the sector’s competitiveness, ultimately leading to job losses and economic downturn if not urgently …

Aliko Dangote has been ranked as the world’s sixth richest person in the manufacturing industry. Dangote whose net worth is put at $14.3 billion is the founder of Dangote Cement, the leading cement producer in Africa, in which owns about 85 per cent stake, as well as Dangote Fertilizer and Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery. The ranking was carried …

The manufacturing industry is crucial to a nation’s economy. It plays a significant role in generating employment, increasing productivity, and driving economic growth. In Nigeria, the manufacturing industry is a critical sector that contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through job creation, wealth creation, and increased tax revenue for the government. It has equally been identified as …