Nigeria's automobile industry faces 2026 with expectations for the NAIDP Act, local production, and EV adoption, but old hurdles like policy implementation and infrastructure remain. Will this be the year of transformation?
Nigerian manufacturers face crippling energy bills up to N220m monthly, hindering competitiveness. Despite Band A promises, outages persist, forcing reliance on costly alternatives.
Pan African Manufacturers Association calls for urgent policy shift to boost local pharmaceutical production, reduce 70% import dependence, and secure Africa's healthcare future. Learn the strategic steps needed.
Chief Economist Paul Alaje argues Nigeria must shift from primary production to manufacturing to transform its economy, boost the Naira, and attract investment. Discover the roadmap.
Nigeria's Federal Government confirms operational gold refinery in Lagos and a $600 million lithium plant in Nasarawa, marking a strategic move towards local mineral processing and clean energy supply chains.
Despite the 'Nigeria First' policy and past Executive Orders, Nigeria's manufacturing sector operates below 50% capacity. Experts cite weak enforcement and infrastructure gaps as key failures.
SBA Group launches 'The SBA Solution,' reinforcing its role as Sub-Saharan Africa's critical FMCG technical backbone. Discover how they ensure operational continuity and cost efficiency for over 100 manufacturers.
The Federal Government has begun a review of Nigeria's tariff framework to strengthen industrial competitiveness and reduce production costs for domestic manufacturers. Read more.
Nigerian manufacturers call for loans below 10% and consistent economic policies to revitalize the sector in 2026, despite stable FX and new tax reliefs. Read their full demands.
Mouka, Nigeria's top bedding brand, celebrated 2026 by gifting Dreamtime Baby Mattresses and essentials to 71 newborns across 15 states, partnering with Lagos First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
ALCMAN plans a 2026 digital platform for real-time access to Nigerian-made vehicle parts, boosting local content and after-sales service. Read more about this automotive revolution.
Ibadan industrialist Emmanuel Ogunnaike appeals to Aliko Dangote to lower diesel costs, citing crippling production expenses for manufacturers reliant on generators due to poor grid power.
Insights from Segilola Resources' leaders on unlocking Nigeria's solid minerals potential, creating jobs, and driving sustainable economic diversification away from oil dependency.
ATE CEO Onyekachi Izukanne explains how local production and regional sourcing can combat inflation, create skilled jobs for youth, and help SMEs expand across Africa. Discover the strategy.
New LCCI President Leye Kupoluyi outlines a blueprint for Nigeria's industrialisation, emphasising youth empowerment, AfCFTA benefits, and urgent reforms in power and regulation to revive manufacturing.
Sector analysts at an LBS event pinpoint macroeconomic shifts, market dynamics, and policy as critical for Nigeria's industrial growth. Learn the insights from Dangote and Rewane.
NIPRD warns Nigeria's reliance on a single WHO-prequalified antimalarial limits local manufacturing. The institute trains pharma firms to tap into the $161m global market, urging tax reliefs and incentives.
The Federal Government urges Nigerians to buy locally-made new cars, not imported used vehicles. Elizade JAC reveals a 2026 strategy for affordable pricing and warranties to disrupt the auto market.
The Nigerian government announces a mandatory vehicle recycling fee starting 2026 to tackle abandoned cars and formalise the auto recycling sector, projecting over ₦150bn in annual revenue.
CEO Patrick Ajah reveals how purpose-driven innovation, local manufacturing, and ethical governance sustain May & Baker Nigeria's 80-year healthcare leadership. Discover the strategy.
Volkswagen halts production at its Dresden 'Transparent Factory,' marking the first German plant closure in its 88-year history. The site will pivot to AI and chip research. Read more.
PromoPrint Ventures celebrates 25 years, highlighting local manufacturing resilience, innovation, and the shift from import dependence. Read the inspiring story of Nigerian enterprise.
A €1.3 billion German biorefinery is using beech wood biomass to make chemicals for tyres and clothing, aiming to cut fossil fuel reliance. Can this green gamble revive the struggling industry? Read more.
The Federal Government warns that energy costs now consume 40-60% of manufacturers' expenses, eroding Nigeria's industrial edge. Minister John Owan Enoh calls for urgent action. Read more.
Nigerian manufacturers oppose a Senate bill to raise sugary drink taxes to 20%, fearing massive job losses. Health Ministry backs the tax for public health funding. Read the full debate.
Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed N584.63bn to VAT revenue in the first half of 2025, leading all sectors despite economic challenges. Read the full NBS report analysis.
Minister Udeh says the RMRDC 30% Value-Addition Bill will boost Nigeria's economy, attract investors, and create jobs by mandating local processing of raw materials. Read more.
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria warns proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax increase could undermine local production, threaten jobs, and distort investments. Urge lawmakers to reconsider.
MAN laments 37% lending rate, says high borrowing costs hinder production and reduce competitiveness. DG Segun Ajayi-Kadir urges CBN for rate reduction.
The WA-IMT Summit in Lagos from March 3-5, 2026 will drive regional integration and sustainable industrial growth across West Africa. Join industry leaders!