MAN, government hold manufacturers’ summit
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is currently holding a manufacturers’ summit with the Federal Government, Ministries, Departm
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Energy prices soar by 70%, cost manufacturers N290b in Q1
The burden of local manufacturing may have increased in recent times as the operators spent N290 billion on self-generated energy in a space of three months – first quarter – exclusive data
Between expatriate employment levy and manufacturing firms
The recent introduction of the Expatriate Employment Levy on foreign workers in the Nigerian economy and the resultant backlash from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) that led to its suspension elicits
MAN seeks immediate reversal of ban on sachet, pet bottle spirit drinks
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed deep concern over the recent ban imposed on spirit drinks in sachets and PET bottles less than 200ml and urged that the ban be
MAN fears job loss, clampdown on manufacturers over SUP ban
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed surprise over the sudden and unexpected announcement of the ban on the production, distribution and use of styrofoam as well as single-use plastic (SUP)
Businesses groan as poor energy increases OpEx, fear of shutdown
Businesses across different sectors have lamented the worsening state of power supply in the country, which they said has forced them to rely more on alternative sources of energy.
Operators seek support for local production to avert exit
Stakeholders have stressed the need to focus on building a strong manufacturing base to strengthen local trade, avert companies’ collapse and stem the exit of companies from the local market this year.
MAN lauds Tinubu, Kalu for peace project in S’East
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P) initiative, saying it was a bold and courageous way to restore tranquility in the region.
Leveraging efficient power supply to unlock economic potential
A report by the World Bank, said businesses in Nigeria suffer a yearly loss of $29 billion as a result of unreliable power supply – a development that continues to cripple both
Local manufacturers hail suspension of proposed excise duty hike
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the decision of Federal Government to suspend the proposed hike in excise duty on beer, wines and spirits, tobacco and non-alcoholic beverage later this
‘Size, tenor of loans to manufacturing sector discouraging productivity’
Local manufacturers have raised concerns about the size of loans given to the manufacturing sector by commercial banks, describing it as inadequate and one that does not encourage productivity in the sector.