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AFC seeks optimization for manufacturing as Covid-19 widens opportunities
As Africa moves to accelerate its recovery post-COVID-19, it has become crucial to optimize its manufacturing sector and local value chain structure to achieve economic growth.
The need…
Russian businesses eye opportunities in Nigeria
Russian companies are looking to tap into trade potentials with Nigeria, as well as possibilities of local investments that will create value on both sides.
This was disclosed at a…
Udeagbala advocates private sector utilization of AfCFTA for economic gains
As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is now in its 7th month since take off, member countries of the agreement are being tasked with fully utilizing the trade platform for…
Nigerian Breweries donates waste bins to Abia environmental agency
Nigerian Breweries Plc, a major brewing firm in Nigeria, has donated five units of 16’’X 8’’and 53’’ deep waste bins to the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) to help the…
Cleaner energy seen improving manufacturers’ productivity
Inadequate availability of power for Nigerian manufacturers have necessitated the use of alternative sources most of which are harmful to the environment, hence energy and environmental…
Rivers, Bayelsa manufacturers discuss survival post-Covid era
As businesses increase efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers in Rivers and Bayelsa States are also working to improve operations while remodeling activities to suit…
Meyer paints revises strategies to boost operations post COVID-19
Just like many other local manufacturers, the unprecedented outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic adversely affected the operations of Meyer Plc, Premium Paint Manufacturer.
However the…
France on charm offensive, woos Nigeria business leaders
France is eyeing more opportunities in Africa’s biggest economy, which it plans to fully optimise through the use of increased investments, partnerships and business expansions. However,…
US govt to strengthen trade, investment ties with Africa in driving AfCFTA
As implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) takes shape, the United States government has the desire to intensify activities that will strengthen trade and…
FMN’s 126% profit credited to product innovation, backward integration drive
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN), one of Nigeria’s biggest millers has reported a 126 percent increase in its Profit After Tax (PAT), credited to product innovation, operational efficiency and…