manufacturers

MAN Tasks Buhari’s Govt On Speedy Implementation Of AFCFTA

April 28, 2022 4:54 pm

The President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Mansur Ahmed has tasked the Federal Government to speedily commence the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to support its industrialization agenda and for competitiveness.

Ahmed stated this at the11th Business Luncheon of the Apapa Branch Council of the association, whose theme was “Improving Nigeria’s Manufacturers Competitiveness within the Context of AFCFTA’s Implementation”.

Ahmed, who spoke on Thursday in Lagos, said the call became pertinent because the nation was not currently competitive enough to fully maximize and harness the benefits of the AfCFTA.

Ahmed, who was represented by the …

Manufacturers, SMEs Groan As Border Closure Lingers

December 2, 2019 12:54 pm

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are as old as other larger businesses in Nigeria. As the economy improves, trading conditions get better for the small businesses but as the trading environment gets harsh by the day, the small enterprises are worst hit due to the nature of their industry.

The closure of Nigeria’s land borders since August 20 this year appears to be taking a huge toll on manufacturers and even the small businesses across the country and the impact is showing everywhere.

Three months after, while some stakeholders are in deep pain, others are smiling to the bank …

Google in Aba, Nigeria to support manufacturers

June 27, 2019 10:02 am

Google Nigeria on Wednesday announced the launch of the Google Digital Skills for Africa programme in Aba and other local communities in Abia State.

The Head, Brand and Reputation, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, Mrs Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, made this known at the unveiling of the digital skills in Aba.

According to her, the Google’s Digital Skills for Africa programme offers training courses to help individuals and communities develop and grow digital skills, find jobs and advance in their careers.

She said that the programme would provide free online courses, tools and in-person digital training of students, educators, job seekers and businesses.…