The National Centre for Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office(MainPro)

Nigeria Goes To The Middle East: National Brand and Products Fair (NBP) Expo 2026 Heads to Deqing, China by Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Just when you thought the vision for Nigerian exports couldn’t get bolder, the National Brand & Products Fair (NBP Expo) drops another major announcement. Fresh off the news of a flagship event in Antalya, Türkiye, the NBP Expo, Exhibition & Economic Forum 2026 is also heading straight to the manufacturing and trade capital of the world: China. From October 10th to 12th, 2026, the spotlight will be on Deqing, China, a strategic location that puts “Made in Nigeria” products at the doorstep of Asia’s biggest economy. A New Tagline, A Renewed Vision While the Antalya event focuses on European and Middle Eastern buyers, the Deqing expo carries a slightly different, yet equally powerful, energy. The tagline says it all: “SHOWCASING NIGERIA. BUILDING PROSPERITY. INSPIRING THE FUTURE.” This isn't just about selling goods. It's about ...

Nigeria Water Week 2026: Advancing Sustainable Solutions for Health, Water Security, Agriculture, and Food Production by Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Nigeria's quest for sustainable development cannot be separated from the availability of clean water, efficient water resource management, and resilient agricultural systems. Recognizing this critical connection, stakeholders from across government, industry, academia, development organizations, and the private sector are set to converge for the 5th Annual National Stakeholders Conference on Health, Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Security Development as part of Nigeria Water Week 2026 . The event represents an important platform for dialogue, collaboration, and policy engagement on some of the most pressing challenges affecting Nigeria's economic growth and human development. Water: The Foundation of National Development Water remains one of the most strategic resources for any nation. It directly influences publ...

Made in Nigeria Project Office (Kogi State): Driving Local Production and Industrial Growth The Made in Nigeria Project Office is a national development initiative focused on strengthening Nigeria’s productive base by promoting locally manufactured goods, supporting indigenous industries, and encouraging a shift from import dependency to domestic production. At the state level, the initiative is implemented through coordinated structures designed to localize industrial policy, engage stakeholders, and stimulate economic activity within Nigeria’s production ecosystem. The Role of the Made in Nigeria Project Office in Kogi State Kogi State plays a strategically important role in Nigeria’s industrial and economic landscape due to its geographic positioning and rich natural resource endowment. The state sits at the convergence of northern and southern trade routes, making it a natural logistics and distribution hub. Within this context, the Made in Nigeria Project Office in Kogi State focu...

Think Nigeria: The Strategic Focus of the Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja The Think Nigeria initiative, anchored by the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MainPro) in Abuja, represents a structured national platform designed to reposition Nigeria’s economy toward local production, industrial self-reliance, and global competitiveness of indigenous brands. At its core, Think Nigeria is not just a slogan; it is a policy-driven advocacy framework aimed at changing how Nigeria produces, consumes, and trades. A National Shift Toward Production and Value Creation Think Nigeria is built around a central economic philosophy: Nigeria must produce what it consumes and export what it produces. Through this lens, the initiative promotes: Expansion of local manufacturing capacity Reduction of dependence on imported goods Strengthening of Nigerian industrial value chains Support for indigenous entrepreneurs and innovators Development of globally competitive Nigerian brands It aligns with broader...

Nigeria First Advocacy: Strengthening Local Industry, Innovation, and Economic Self-Reliance The “Nigeria First” advocacy represents a coordinated national push, driven by both government policy and civil society, to prioritize indigenous manufacturing, local content development, and homegrown talent across all sectors of the economy. At its core, the initiative seeks to reposition Nigeria toward a production-led growth model by reducing overdependence on imports and strengthening domestic industrial capacity. A Policy Shift Toward Local Content Prioritization At the federal and state levels, the Nigeria First policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, mandates Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritize locally made goods and services in public procurement processes. The policy is designed to: Strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity Support local enterprises and SMEs Reduce pressure on foreign exchange demand Create employment opportunities within Nigeria Enc...

Nigeria’s Tomato Paradox: Why the Real Gap Is Processing, Not Production Nigeria’s tomato sector sits at the center of one of the clearest structural contradictions in African agriculture: high domestic production alongside persistent import dependence on processed tomato products. On paper, Nigeria is a major producer. It ranks among the world’s leading tomato-growing countries, with annual output estimated at around 1.5 million tonnes. Yet despite this scale, the country still spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually importing tomato paste, largely from industrial processors in Asia. This is not a simple trade imbalance. It is a structural industrial gap. Production vs Processing: The Core Misdiagnosis The dominant narrative often frames Nigeria’s challenge as a “tomato shortage.” In reality, that explanation is incomplete. What exists is a three-layer problem: Production constraint (agricultural): seasonal yields, insecurity in farming regions, post-harvest losses Processing...