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Nov

2025

Ban On Sachet Alchohol Threatens N1.9 Trillion Local Investments – MAN

Ban On Sachet Alcohol Threatens N1.9 Trillion Local Investments — MAN The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the decision to ban the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles by 31st December, 2025 could lead to the loss of over N1.9 trillion investments by indigenous companies and 500,000 direct, and 5 million indirect jobs. The outcry follows the recent directive by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to effect a ban on sachet alcoholic beverages by the end of the year, based on a resolution passed…

Mar

2025

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Governor Alex Otti’s Vision For ABIA: Reigniting The Soul Of The State Through Manufacturing, Services, And Human Capital – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Manufacturing

Governor Alex Otti’s Vision for Abia: Reigniting the Soul of the State through Manufacturing, Services, and Human Capital Abia State, the cradle of Igbo entrepreneurship, has long been defined by the ingenuity of its people—artisans in Aba, traders in Umuahia, and innovators across its towns. Yet, years of neglect, infrastructural decay, and systemic challenges have dimmed this light. As your Governor, my mission is clear: to restore Abia’s soul by reigniting its industrial might, modernizing its service sector, and empowering its greatest asset—its people. This is not just a plan; it is a covenant with every Abian to reclaim our…

Feb

2025

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First Made-In-Nigeria Helicopter Arriving Soon

Business, Economy, Manufacturing, News Flash

First Made-in-Nigeria helicopter Arriving soon The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has said the engineering work on the first Made-in-Nigeria helicopter is nearing completion. The agency promised that it would soon fly the Nigerian chopper. The Project Manager of NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, announced this yesterday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency. The focus group engagement, which was attended by inventors and manufacturers from the academia and private sectors in Kaduna, was meant to promote local manufacturing, innovation, and the adoption of Made-in-Nigeria products. The forum brought…

Jan

2025

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Expanding The Automotive Industry In Nigeria: Car Assembly Plants In ABA, Umuahia And Ohafia – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Manufacturing

Expanding the Automotive Industry in Nigeria: Car Assembly Plants in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia The supercharged across the state, infrastructure projects are intentionally laid pathways to A Greater Abia. These masterful strokes are not ends in themselves as some shortsighted critics have posited. They are in a damned hurry to flaunt their anti-Otti antics than seat down, study to understand the why and how of the Otti Wave projects. These fine gentlemen are rather pumped up in their myopia, and erroneously indulge in shameful comparisons. May I ask them: Have you not noticed that all fingers are not equal? Secondly,…

Jan

2025

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The Power Of Small: How South-Easterners’ Cottage Industries Are Driving Innovation And Sustainability Worldwide – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Manufacturing, South East

The power of small: How Southeasterners' Cottage Industries are driving Innovation and Sustainability worldwide The split-screen image above represents a big box factory on one side and a cottage industry on the other. The big box factory is depicted as a large, industrial building with smokestacks and a complex network of pipes and machinery. In contrast, the cottage industry is shown as a small, cozy workshop with a few workers busy producing the same product as the big box factory. The image highlights the contrast between the two approaches to production, with the big box factory representing large-scale industrial production…

Jun

2024

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Roxettes Motors Nears Completion Of Their 40,000 Units Capacity Per Annum Automobile Assembling Plant In ABIA, Commends Gov Otti For Creating The Enabling Environment.

Abia State, Good Governance, Manufacturing, News Flash, Technology

ROXETTES MOTORS NEARS COMPLETION OF THEIR 40,000 UNITS CAPACITY PER ANNUM AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLING PLANT IN ABIA, COMMENDS GOVERNOR OTTI FOR CREATING THE ENABLING ENVIRONMENT THAT BROUGHT THEM TO ABIA STATE . ROXETTES motors is almost set to commence the assembling of vehicles in Abia State before the end of October 2024 as the construction of its assembly plant at Obu-Aku City in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State nears completion and all the equipment needed to start the 40,000 units of automobiles per annum are expected to arrive Abia State before the end of August 2024. The Abia-born…

Mar

2024

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Abia State With Alex Otti, Regaining No 1 Status As Investors Troop To Aba

Good Governance, Abia State, Business, Manufacturing, News Flash

Investors are flocking to Aba as Taiwan's Maxxis Tyres plans to establish a full-scale tyre production plant in the city. Following the stable power restored by Geometric Power in Aba North, with plans to expand to 8 other LGAs by next week, interest in the commercial hub is growing. Taiwanese Directors of Maxxis Tyres through Apostle Chibuzo Of OPM church, recently visited Ohanku Community to inspect land for the production plant, which will include motorcycle/tricycle tires, car tires, light trucks, ATVs, trailer tires, and more. Maxxis Tyres, a brand of Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co. in Taiwan, originally started as…

Mar

2024

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FG To Support Local Manufacturers With N75 Billion

CBN/Commercial Banking, FGN, Manufacturing

FG To Support Local Manufacturers With N75 Billion As part of efforts to tackle the present economic hardship being experienced by Nigerians, the federal government has set aside N75bn to support the manufacturing enterprises. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Barrister Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha on the occasion of NDE special day at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Saturday. The minister represented by her Special Assistant, Administration, Barrister, Paul Abuluba affirmed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on urgent actions to reverse the poor trend of the economy. “President is…

Feb

2024

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Escalating Cement Prices: FG Summons Dangote, BUA Others

News Flash, Business, Manufacturing, Works

FG Summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge, Others Over Escalating Cement Prices The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiralled out of control The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister on. Media Edward, Uchenna Orji, the Minister was “Worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.” Those invited to the urgent meeting include Dangote…

Jan

2024

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‘S3x Toy Business Is Booming, And We Are One Of The Best’ -Chidi Mokeme

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Chidi Mokeme Reacts To Speculations Of Running A S3x Toy Business Veteran Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme has responded to rumours about his involvement in the sex toy business. During an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Chidi confirmed his venture into the sex toys industry, revealing that he initiated it a few years ago and that it has been successful. He said: ‘‘I did start a s3x toy business, and that business is one of the best out there. It’s booming, and that’s how I know. We run it the way we do because people want to keep it hidden.…