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National Products Fair 2026 Set to Showcase Nigeria’s Innovation, Manufacturing Strength, and Enterprise Growth, Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office with support from abia State Government

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National Products Fair 2026 Set to Showcase Nigeria’s Innovation, Manufacturing Strength, and Enterprise Growth, Organized by the Made in Nigeria Project Office with support from abia State Government The National Products Fair 2026 is positioned as a major national platform dedicated to promoting Nigerian-made goods, strengthening local industries, and accelerating the country’s shift toward a production-driven economy. Scheduled to take place in Umuahia, Abia State , the event brings together manufacturers, SMEs, innovators, policymakers, and investors under one roof to highlight Nigeria’s growing industrial and creative capacity. Organized with the support of the Abia State Government in collaboration with national development stakeholders, the fair reinforces the broader “Made in Nigeria” agenda focused on boosting domestic production, enhancing global competitiveness, and expanding market access for local brands. A National Platform for Industrial Visibility and Economic Prom...

National Innovators and Investors Summit 2026: Nigeria’s Push for Innovation-Driven Growth by National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja.

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National Innovators and Investors Summit 2026: Nigeria’s Push for Innovation-Driven Growth by National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja. The National Brands Development Special Project Office, under the Presidency’s Made in Nigeria initiative, has announced the National Innovators and Investors Summit 2026 , a high-level gathering designed to connect innovation, capital, and policy in Abuja, Nigeria, in Q2 2026. The summit is positioned as a strategic platform for accelerating Nigeria’s transition toward a technology-enabled, production-led economy by bringing together key stakeholders across the innovation and investment ecosystem. A Platform for Innovation and Industrial Growth The summit is anchored on a clear vision: strengthening Nigeria’s innovation pipeline while supporting the broader National Brands Development Project. It aims to showcase emerging Nigerian technologies and promote homegrown solutions capable of competing in global markets. Key obje...

From Cocoa Fields to Chocolate Dreams: Taraba’s Premium Cocoa Heading to Commonwealth Fashion Week and Awards, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2026 by The National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) Abuja

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From Cocoa Fields to Chocolate Dreams: Taraba’s Premium Cocoa Heading to Commonwealth Fashion Week and Awards, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2026 by The National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) Abuja The definition of international luxury is expanding. Today, global consumers do not just demand high quality; they seek out authenticity, rich heritage, and sustainable practices. True luxury tells a story, and Nigeria is ready to tell a groundbreaking one on the global stage. The National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro), Abuja, is proud to announce that premium Nigerian cocoa will step into the global spotlight at the Commonwealth Fashion Week and Awards 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. This prestigious event, themed “Celebrating Style, Culture, and Youth Innovation,” serves as a powerful cross-continental platform. By taking value-added, premium agro-industrial products along with high fashion, MAiNPro is showing the world t...

Global Product and Brand Credibility: The Core Mandate of the Made in Nigeria Project Office

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Global Product and Brand Credibility: The Core Mandate of the Made in Nigeria Project Office The Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, operating under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, plays a central role in Nigeria’s industrial transformation agenda. Through its flagship Industrialize Nigeria campaign, the office is advancing a structured shift from a consumption-driven economy to a production-led system anchored on local manufacturing, export competitiveness, and globally credible Nigerian brands. At the heart of this mission is not only increasing production volumes but also ensuring that Nigerian-made goods achieve international credibility, quality acceptance, and strong brand positioning in global markets. Core Mandate: Building a Production-Led Economy The office is designed to coordinate national efforts toward economic transformation through the “Nigeria First” policy framework, which prioritizes local production in both public and private sec...

Boosting Local Production in Nigeria: The Strategic Role of the Made in Nigeria Project Office

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Boosting Local Production in Nigeria: The Strategic Role of the Made in Nigeria Project Office Nigeria’s industrial transformation agenda is increasingly being shaped by targeted institutional efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic production capacity. At the centre of this drive is the Made in Nigeria Project Office, headquartered at The Shagari House in Abuja, which is tasked with repositioning the economy from a consumption-driven structure to a production-led industrial base. A Shift from Consumption to Production The core mandate of the Made in Nigeria Project Office is to stimulate local manufacturing, expand value-added production, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global markets. This is being pursued through a combination of policy advocacy, investment facilitation, SME support, and export development programmes. The broader objective is to build an economy where domestic industries are capable of meeting internal demand while also gene...

Economic Diversification Through the Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja

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Economic Diversification Through the Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Nigeria’s economic future depends on its ability to diversify beyond crude oil and build a resilient, production-driven economy. For decades, the nation’s dependence on oil revenues exposed it to external shocks, foreign exchange volatility, and fluctuating government revenues. Today, the focus has shifted toward developing a more balanced economy powered by manufacturing, agriculture, technology, services, and value-added industries. At the forefront of this transformation is the Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja , which is championing initiatives aimed at promoting local production, supporting industrial growth, encouraging investment, and strengthening Nigeria’s productive sectors. The Need for Economic Diversification Economic diversification is no longer an option for Nigeria; it is a necessity. A diversified economy creates multiple sources of income, reduces vulnerability to commodity price fluctuatio...

From Visibility to Viability: Rewriting the Global Fashion Narrative by Made in Nigeria Project Office and Globe Chamber of Commerce

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From Visibility to Viability: Rewriting the Global Fashion Narrative by Made in Nigeria Project Office and Globe Chamber of Commerce For decades, African fashion was often positioned within the global imagination as a source of “inspiration” rather than a full-fledged industry in its own right. It appeared on international mood boards, influenced seasonal collections in global luxury houses, and shaped aesthetic trends, yet rarely received equal recognition in terms of ownership, value capture, or commercial control. That era is rapidly fading. Today, African fashion is no longer waiting to be acknowledged on the margins of global style culture. It is actively building its own platforms, defining its own commercial pathways, and asserting its place as a structured, investable, and export-ready creative economy. From Cultural Visibility to Economic Viability The central shift now unfolding across the continent is the movement from symbolic visibility to economic viability. Visibility br...