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28 Nov
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has promised to address challenges faced by exporters through targeted policies even as she noted next year would be pivotal for Nigerian businesses.
27 Nov
The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), has issued Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) to 20 companies for 83 products in Anambra. Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, the Director General of SON in his keynote address, said the event was a celebration of excellence, innovation and commitment of local manufacturers to meet and surpass standards. Okeke, who was…
27 Nov
The vibrant beauty and cosmetics industry in Nigeria took centre stage as the 7th edition of Beauty West Africa opened on November 26, 2024, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, regarded as the largest beauty trade show in Africa, attracted over 300 exhibitors from across the globe and witnessed record-breaking attendance over…
10 Nov
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has emphasised the need for collaboration among professionals in public and private sectors to ensure excellence in Nigeria's building and construction subsectors. This call was made by SON's Director General, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, ahead of the national conference on the building sector, scheduled for November 12 at the Nigerian…
8 Nov
Ogun State Government is partnering with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on the training of stakeholders and technical staff of the
7 Nov
The Ogun State Government said it is partnering with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on the training of stakeholders and technical staff of the Ministries of Environment and Transportation, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA); Vehicles Inspection Officers (VIO) and Fire and Safety Officers on the conversion of PMS Vehicles to CNG-powered vehicles. This…
19 Oct
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned the public against the use of ihe substandard and uncertified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders. The SON in a statement by its management on Saturday, spoke following the news of the CNG Cylinder explosion at the NIPCO CNG Refueling Station in Benin City, Edo State. “The organisation…
14 Oct
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), yesterday, joined the global community in celebrating World Standards Day and reiterated its commitment to standardisation, quality assurance, and conformity assessment.
13 Oct
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said it has adopted 88 international standards for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) products to ensure quality service delivery in the transport sector. The agency said it has also developed the Natural Gas Vehicles Monitoring System (NGVMS) to ensure consumers receive value for their money. The Director-General/Chief Executive of SON,…
7 Oct
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General of, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says codex food labeling standards will enhance food safety and consumer awareness globally. READ ALSO:NAFDAC staff down tools over alleged promotion controversies, welfare Adeyeye said this in a meeting of the National…
26 Sep
Despite the existence of regulatory bodies such as the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), many Nigerians are still exposed to substandard skin and hair products.
21 Sep
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has restated its commitment to sanitise and rid Nigerian markets of counterfeit and substandard products. Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, the Director-General and Chief Executive of the organisation, gave the assurance while declaring a one-day stakeholders workshop opened at the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) Hall in Onitsha on…
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