The Japanese automotive giant Honda officially suspended its manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Tuesday, following a surge of coordinated paramilitary violence across the country. The disruption was triggered by a high-stakes military operation that resulted in the death of Nemesio Oseguera, better known as “El Mencho,” the long-time leader of the Jalisco New Generation […]
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has called on the Federal Government to implement a comprehensive ban on the importation of vehicle tyres and batteries. This strategic recommendation is aimed at retaining approximately N1 trillion within the local economy—a sum currently lost to “capital flight” through the massive importation of automotive components. According […]
Nigeria’s Southeast region has emerged as the nation’s primary economic frontrunner for 2026, leading with a projected growth rate of 8.0%. This regional surge was a centerpiece of the forum, where industry leaders gathered to analyze the “Price Sensitivity Survey 2025,” presented by Professor Uchenna Uzo of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University. The […]
Transcorp Power Plc has announced a 30 percent growth in annual revenue, driven by a strategic increase in its available generation capacity to 550 megawatts (MW). The company’s 2025 financial performance, released in early February 2026, highlights a period of significant operational scaling at its Ughelli power plant, which remains a critical asset in Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria’s Manufacturing CEOs’ Confidence Index (MCCI) recorded a slight increase of 0.5 points in the fourth quarter of 2024, rising from 50.2 points in Q3 2024 to 50.7 points. The report, released by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and signed by its Director-General, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, provides a snapshot of manufacturing operators’ perceptions and […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI Economic and policy analysts have highlighted how Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges, primarily attributed to ongoing foreign exchange volatility, high import duties, pervasive insecurity, and persistent inflation. According to them, these factors, coupled with the exit of multinational companies (MNCs), have undermined investor confidence and contributed to the sector’s low […]
By Motolani Oseni Nigerian Manufacturing sector factory output value increased to N4.10 trillion in the first half of 2023. This was contained in the half year review of the Economy by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN). It stated that the manufacturing sector factory output value rose to N4.10 trillion from N3.99 trillion recorded in […]
As investment dips by 5.6% in Q2, 2023 By Joy Obakeye Manufacturing production and distribution costs have skyrocketed by a whopping 17.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, a survey by Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) exclusively obtained by The Daily Times has revealed. The 17.3 per cent latest figure showed a slowdown […]
By Joy Obakeye The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has disclosed that manufacturing sector investment dipped to N145.59 billion in the second half of 2022 down from N160.88 billion recorded in the corresponding half of 2021; thus, indicating N15.29 billion or a 10 per cent decline over the period. It further declined by N32.8 billion […]
By Philip Clement For the sixth consecutive time, the country’s manufacturing sector has contracted in October, the Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed. The contraction may not be unconnected to the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. CBN disclosed this in its October Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report. In October, the sector […]
By Motolani Oseni, Joy Obakeye and Philip Clement Economists, manufacturers and stakeholders in the financial sector have raised concerns over the likely economic implications of the adjustment of the exchange rate by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN’s foreign exchange rate was adjusted from the pegged ₦361 to the dollar rate to ₦380, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Africa must now pay more attention to manufacturing. He said this in an article published on American magazine, Newsweek. The Nigerian leader advocated that increased production must top Africa’s post-coronavirus plans. Buhari noted that what the continent needs is the vision of the global community to match Africa’s. Assuring […]
Abuja – Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Oji Ngofa, says the upcoming visit of that country’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Nigeria, will provide an opportunity to attract more Dutch investments to the country, particularly in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Ngofa said on Sunday in Abuja that Prime Minister Rutte will begin a working […]
Philip Clement – Abuja The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed on Monday said the agricultural, manufacturing, Informational and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors will be the key focus of the forthcoming Nigeria Economic Summit (NES). Ahmed made the disclosure at a press briefing ahead of the 25th Nigeria Economic Summit which […]
As part of its plan to review its industrialization policy of the state, Abia State Government says it is poised to set up a vehicle manufacturing plant in Aba, the commercial city of the state soon. Commissioner for Information, John Okiyi Kalu disclosed this while briefing the press at the Government House on the outcome […]
…highest in three years The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that its Purchasing Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased to 55.9 index points in November, record high in three years. The apex bank had report PMI of 55 Index points in October and 55.3 Index points in September. The PMI, an indicator of the economic […]
The Director-General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babajide Irukera, has charged stakeholders in the leasing industry to intensify awareness campaigns about leasing, adding that it holds the key to unlocking the embedded potential of Nigeria’s informal sector, while boosting Africa’s largest economy. Speaking at the 15th annual national lease conference, organized by the Equipment […]
….as net income grew by 84.06% Shareholders of Chellarams Nigeria Plc may have started looking up to rewarding 2018 financial year, hinged on the company’s remarkable second quarter result released for the period ended 30th September 2017. The result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, 09th October, 2017, showed that revenue depressed […]
Uchechi Emmanuel Agricultural development is considered to hold the key to economic development for most Sub-Saharan countries including Nigeria.In Nigeria,there are several sectors that contribute to the total output of the economy. Agriculture are grouped into four major sectors,namely agricultural,manufacturing,oil /petroleum and service.The agricultural sector is further grouped into crop production,livestock,forestry and fishing.Over the past […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday listed manufacturing, trade, works, power, housing and transport as the sectors that would benefit much from the Federal Government’s 2017 budget if well implemented. Dr. Afolabi Olowookere, SEC Head, Economic Research and Policy Management Division, said this at the 2017 budget seminar organized by the commission in Lagos. […]