Francis Meshioye
4 Mar
Recent data mined from Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) reports of 2023 up to the second quarter of 2024 shows that household consumption has consistently dwindled over the period.
26 Feb
Poised to improve trade relations, showcase the latest technologies and innovation as well discover new markets, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has partnered with the China Foreign Trade Center (CFTC) for the 137th bi-annual Canton Fair.
23 Jan
President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Francis Meshioye, has lamented the worsening macroeconomic situation and inflationary burden in the country, which he pushed up inventory to N1.4 trillion at the end of last year.
15 Nov
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is convening a national energy summit to discuss persistent challenges affecting power supply. The Manufacturers’ Energy Security Summit, themed, ‘Energy Adequacy for Industrial Growth
23 Oct
President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, has hailed the dedication and resilience of local manufacturers, saying that despite the numerous micro and macroeconomic headwinds they face
16 Oct
President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, has again lamented the high and rising costs, as well as the harsh business environment, which he said continues to shrink profitability and is threatening the existence of many operators in what he describes as ‘a critical sector of the economy.’ More worrisome, he said,…
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Local manufacturers have decried the challenges hindering export in the country, asserting that the Federal Government is not matching its words with action in its bid to promote local production.
4 Sep 2024
President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, has decried the fact that the production sector has suffered many setbacks in recent times due to some policy reforms of the government.
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