The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that materials for the perimeter fencing project at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, are sourced from competent local manufacturers. According… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader MAN urges Federal Government to use local materials for Lagos airport fencing By sbinsights on August 28, 2025 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that materials for the perimeter fencing project at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, are sourced from competent local manufacturers. According to MAN's Director General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the appeal is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's "Nigeria First" policy and Executive Orders 003 and 005, which mandate the prioritization of locally manufactured goods in public procurement. Ajayi-Kadir emphasized that while the competence of foreign manufacturers is not in doubt, Nigerian companies possess the technical expertise and capacity to deliver fencing materials that meet global standards. "Importing these materials would undermine government policy, deny the country jobs, reduce tax revenues, and put additional pressure on scarce foreign exchange," he said. Read also The MAN chief noted that similar projects in the past had sidelined Nigerian producers, with fencing materials imported from South Africa despite MAN's advocacy. He urged the government to seize the Lagos Airport project as an opportunity to correct such mistakes. "This is not about influencing contract awards but about aligning procurement with national interest. Supporting local manufacturers strengthens our economy, creates jobs, and reinforces Nigeria's industrial base," Ajayi-Kadir stressed. MAN reiterated its commitment to working with government to ensure the effective implementation of the Nigeria First Policy and advance inclusive economic growth.

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Nigeria is looking to generate about $300 million annually from the shea value chain following the Federal Government's approval of a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts. The move is aimed at boosting local processing, curbing infor… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria targets $300m from shea industry as fg bans raw nut export By sbinsights on August 28, 2025 Nigeria is looking to generate about $300 million annually from the shea value chain following the Federal Government's approval of a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts. The move is aimed at boosting local processing, curbing informal trade, and positioning the country as a global supplier of refined shea products. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who disclosed this during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stressed that the policy is "not anti-trade but pro-value addition," designed to keep local factories running at full capacity while creating jobs and improving rural income. Read also Read also Despite producing nearly 40 percent of the world's shea, Nigeria currently accounts for just 1 percent of the $6.5 billion global market. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, explained that the ban will secure domestic supply, reduce the 90,000 metric tonnes lost annually to informal cross-border trade, and help processors scale beyond their current 50 percent capacity. With more than 90 percent of shea pickers and processors being women, the policy is also expected to drive gender empowerment, rural job creation, and sustainable livelihoods. The government projects a ten-fold revenue increase by 2027 as Nigeria expands its share in the fast-growing global shea market, estimated to hit $9 billion by 2030.

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At a press briefing in Lagos, Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, said the policy would build on previous executive orders promoting local content, but with stronger emphasis under the Nigeria First policy. He revealed plans for a nationwide "B… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader "Nigeria targets SME-Led industrial growth" By Enitan Ajebukola Ajewumi on August 28, 2025 At a press briefing in Lagos, Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, said the policy would build on previous executive orders promoting local content, but with stronger emphasis under the Nigeria First policy. He revealed plans for a nationwide "Buy Made-in-Nigeria" campaign, projected to generate about ₦3tn in the short term if widely embraced. Enoh stressed that consistent reforms and investor confidence will help stabilise the economy and unlock opportunities for SMEs and manufacturers. Read also, "Nigeria targets SME-Led industrial growth" https://smallbusinessinsights.ng/qsm_quiz/sbi-five-4-ten-weekly-trivia-58th-edition/ APPLY NOW: Corporate Sales Marketer APPLY NOW: Sales Advocate Nigeria losing $7bn seafaring opportunity, SMEs could benefit The upcoming West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit (IMT) 2025, holding in October at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, will focus on scaling industries, strengthening MSMEs, and deepening regional trade. Organisers, dmg Nigeria Events, said the summit will gather policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to find practical solutions around industrial policy, access to finance, infrastructure, and technology to accelerate West Africa's sustainable industrial growth.

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