…the last electoral cycle. He noted that the commission's ICT team had begun engaging manufacturers on procurement, even though the full budget release was still pending.He said a comprehensive audit of INEC's technology infrastructure, covering system redundancy, penetrat1on testing, and disaster recovery arrangements,…

…machinery, infrastructure, logistics and markets. Under the proposed clustering model, manufacturers, processors, packaging companies, logistics operators and other businesses within related value chains would operate alongside one another, potentially reducing production costs and increasing local sourcing. Agricultur…

…the funds remains pending, he noted that the Commission’s ICT team has already engaged manufacturers on procurement, with planning for the technology audit and the proposed mock election proceeding alongside budget finalisation. The INEC Chairman disclosed that the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive audit of its…

…combating the spread of sophisticated illegal weapons, Kokumo said legitimate local arms manufacturers were not being targeted. He acknowledged the long-standing role of artisanal producers in communities across Nigeria, particularly those making Dane guns used by hunters."What we see now is the introduction of sophist…

…Payroll accountants. 38. Electrical mechanics. 39. Coffee product makers and other food manufacturers. 40. Chimney sweepers. 41. Technicians with a higher education (engineer) for civil engineering. 42. Track layers. 43. Pavers. 44. Concrete fitters. 45. Special technicians in business administration. 46. Machine fitte…

…fee at N4,000, payable once through JAMB for candidates seeking tertiary admission. And manufacturers have invested about N6.8tn in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector over the past decade even as weak customer demand, driven by eroded purchasing power, continues to limit sales of locally produced goods. Here is a recap of…

…17, 2026. Kokumo, however, said the government was not targeting legitimate local arms manufacturers, explaining that some artisanal producers possess skills that could be harnessed for national development. “From time immemorial, in villages in Nigeria, we have traditional, well-aligned rights where people even fire f…

…given by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to manufacturers of sachet liquor to recall the drinks or get their plants shut, investigations by the Nigerian Tribune have revealed that sales of this size of alcoholic beverages still continue unhindered. NAFDAC had, last week, warned…

…you use in your business are imported. Is there no way to interact with some of the manufacturers of these products to see whether you can actually bring them home? Some of the things we use, we now produce here. For instance, we produce the beds locally. When it comes to quality furniture and fabric, I have also start…

…commitment to industrial growth under President Bola Tinubu, the minister assured manufacturers of sustained power supply while maintaining that uninterrupted energy supply must be matched with strict accountability and accurate billing. Tegbe declared that the government would no longer tolerate meter tampering, delib…

…and Ukraine's own ballistic missile program to turn the tide of the war. Ukrainian manufacturers are already working on those technologies, but Fedorov said the country needed a joined-up strategy to maximise their effect once deployed. He laid out a vision for a frontline covered by electronic sensors to detect enemie…

…for Ukraine Russia is suspected of being behind a series of attacks targeting weapons manufacturers and defence companies across Europe, in what officials describe as a wider destabilisation campaign.The alleged operations are believed to be designed to test NATO's response and disrupt European support for Ukraine whil…

…“A road is not just a road. It is an economic corridor. It connects farmers to markets, manufacturers to consumers, workers to opportunities and communities to the wider national economy. If we reduce the time and cost of moving people and goods, we improve productivity and create the conditions for businesses to grow”…

…supply had forced businesses to rely heavily on self-generation, imposing a huge cost on manufacturers. “4,500 to 5,000MW average available for 200m+ people. 26 grid collapses in 2024. Energy is 30 to 40 per cent of factory cost,” the power minister stated. The presentation stated that Nigerians spent N16.5tn on self-g…

…billion in H1 2026, maintaining its position as one of Nigeria’s largest consumer goods manufacturers.The company recorded a profit after tax of N292.26 billion, accounting for 49.47% of the combined N601.74 billion profit generated by the 10 major listed consumer goods companies during the period.BUA Foods also posted…

…across sectors depending on generators to keep operations running. Transport companies, manufacturers, telecoms operators, construction firms and other diesel-reliant businesses could see their operating costs climb if the price increase flows through to the retail level.The adjustment comes as global crude oil markets…

…subsidising the exchange rate. And that subsidy was not going to the ordinary person or manufacturers. It was going to rent-seekers.” More details soon…

…capacity relative to domestic consumption. “Significantly, all the major cement manufacturers in the country cooperated with the Commission by making their records available except one of them”. According to a statement signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC explained that publicly available estimates indicate that three major…

…reports that planned U.S. gas generation surged dramatically during 2025, while turbine manufacturers face extremely long equipment lead times. Some large turbines are effectively booked several years ahead. AI is therefore demonstrating something important: renewables provide cheap energy, but high-value digital infra…

…miss the update.Motorola joins the early winnersMotorola is also ahead of most Android manufacturers.The stable Android 17 rollout has begun with the Motorola Edge 2025, while Lenovo has confirmed more than 50 eligible Motorola devices.The company plans to prioritise newer flagship models, including the Razr 70 series…

…challenges associated with sourcing foreign exchange in the country, a report, by the Manufacturers ‘ Association of Nigeria (MAN), revealed that sourcing forex was a major issue for the manufacturers, in the second half of 2026. The post Foreign exchange, huge concern for manufacturers in Q2, 2026 —Report appeared fir…

…private-sector involvement. Aside from Obasanjo, stakeholders like oil marketers, manufacturers and the organised private sector have also requested that the facilities be sold off. But Tinubu’s latest statement suggested that he is with the NNPC boss, Bayo Ojulari, who recently announced a memorandum of understanding…

…where commercial centres such as Onitsha and Nnewi host large concentrations of traders, manufacturers and other SMEs. Early use of the Smart Anambra platform indicates demand for digital government services. Agbata said that the platform recorded about 14,000 visits between 9 and 29 July, averaging roughly 700 visits…

…Africa, Rwanda and Ghana.While global giants such as Apple, Samsung and major Chinese manufacturers dominate Africa’s smartphone market, African companies have made efforts to develop local brands, assemble devices and participate in the continent’s growing electronics industry.Full list of top phone brands that are ma…

…in Europe, where leaders worry about floods of Chinese exports squeezing out local manufacturers. Beijing has insisted it never deliberately pursued a trade surplus. The Communist Party’s Politburo — the decision-making body headed by President Xi Jinping — urged a more “balanced” trade development at a key meeting lat…