W’African textile, garment industry game changer for ECOWAS—Report
A new focus report produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG), examines the potential that the West African textile and garment industry holds to become a driver of sustainable growth and major employer across ECOWAS. Titled “West Africa Textiles and Garments”,…
On schedule, Dangote Fertiliser commences production of Urea
To the admiration of key financial sector operators present, the Dangote Fertilizer Limited announced has announced the formal commencement of production of Urea in commercial quantity and the plan to hit the Nigerian market on Monday. In what industry watchers…
Dangote partners German govt on youth training to upscale skills
…As Sanwo Olu woos ADF, VDMA to set up same in Lagos The Aliko Dangote Foundation in partnership with Germany’s VDMA (the German Association for Mechanical and Plant Engineering) and its Foundation for Young Talent in Mechanical Engineering (NWS) have…
Dangote Wins 2021 Most Admired Brand in Africa
The Pan-African and fully integrated Conglomerate, Dangote Group has again emerged as the most Admired Brand in Africa for the year 2021 for its leadership position in driving quality brands across Africa. The award was announced by Brand Africa, founders…
Zixuan gives update on Dangote, other world’s largest oil refinery deals
XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, global top three construction machinery manufacturer, has deployed a team of 81 engineers and technicians to work on the construction of the world’s largest oil refinery project, the Dangote Refinery, located at Lekki Free Zone…
Trade Fair Stakeholders President congratulates Okeke for re-election at Mandilas
President of all market association presidents and incumbent leaders of Association of Progressive Traders (APT), Chief Eric Ilechukwu has congratulated the newly re-elected president of Mandilas International Trade Center (MITC), Chief Anthony Okeke ( Ezekwueche Aguleri). In a telephone interview…
Dangote Cement’s Q1-21 unaudited results show strong growth
Leading African cement group, DANGCEM published Q1-21 unaudited financials last week Friday (30th April), reporting solid growth in both topline and bottom line. Earnings surprised positively as PAT rose by 46.5% y/y to NGN89.71bn while EPS grew by 46.6% y/y…
NPA promotes staff, names 4 GMs, 8 AGMs
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the appointment of four new General Managers and eight Assistant General Managers. The appointment, according to a press release signed by Ibrahim Nasiru, Assistant General Manager, Corporate & Strategic Communications, is in furtherance…
UNDP unveils top 12 entrepreneurs transforming access to health, energy, others
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (the EPFL), Orange and SAP have released the 12 finalists of the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative, which aims at identifying and showcasing…
Global Gaming PC Shipments to Hit 30% Increase in Five Years
The COVID-19 continues fuelling impressive growth of the entire gaming industry, with millions of people spending more money on games and gaming equipment. According to data presented by 123scommesse.it, global gaming PC shipments are expected to hit over 65 million…
