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National Innovators and Investors Summit 2026: Nigeria’s Innovation and Investment Gateway by 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 flagship platform designed to connect innovation, capital, and government policy in Abuja, Nigeria, in Q2 2026. The summit is positioned as a strategic intervention to accelerate Nigeria’s transition toward a technology-driven and production-oriented economy by linking startups, investors, and policymakers under a unified national framework. A Platform for Innovation Ecosystem Growth The event is anchored on strengthening Nigeria’s emerging innovation ecosystem. It aims to showcase locally developed technologies and support the growth of a “Made in Nigeria” innovation pipeline capable of competing in global markets. Key focus areas include: Showcasing cutting-edge Nigerian technologie...

National Brand Development and the Made in Nigeria Project Office in Abuja Nigeria’s push toward industrial transformation and economic diversification has increasingly placed emphasis on national branding as a strategic economic tool. At the centre of this effort is the Made in Nigeria Project Office in Abuja, which plays a coordinating role in strengthening domestic production, improving product visibility, and reshaping perceptions of Nigerian goods and services in both local and international markets. As Nigeria continues to transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-led one, national brand development has become a critical pillar for competitiveness, export expansion, and private sector growth. National Branding as an Economic Strategy National brand development goes beyond marketing; it is a structured effort to define how a country’s products, services, and capabilities are perceived globally. For Nigeria, this involves repositioning locally manufactured goods ...

Made in Nigeria Project Office Team Pays Courtesy Visit to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation as Nigeria Water Week Receives Endorsement In a significant move aimed at strengthening collaboration between government institutions and advancing Nigeria’s industrial and economic development agenda, the Made in Nigeria Project Office paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation on June 25, 2026. The high-level engagement focused on exploring strategic partnerships that will support national development initiatives, promote local content, enhance industrial productivity, and strengthen the role of critical infrastructure in driving sustainable economic growth. A major highlight of the visit was the endorsement of Nigeria Water Week by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. The endorsement underscores the ministry’s commitment to promoting awareness, innovation, investment, and stakeholder engagement in the water se...

National Product Fair 2026: Umuahia Set to Host Nigeria's Premier Showcase of Local Production and Innovation, Organized by the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office  The city of Umuahia, Abia State, is set to become the focal point of Nigeria's industrial and economic transformation as it hosts the National Product Fair 2026 from September 21 to September 25, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. Organized by the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Project Office under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), in collaboration with the Abia State Government, the landmark event is designed to advance Nigeria's growing "Production Over Consumption" movement and accelerate the nation's journey toward economic self-reliance, industrial growth, and global competitiveness. Advancing the Production Over Consumption Agenda The National Product Fair 2026 represents a strategic national...

Federal Government Emphasizes Safety as Construction of Africa’s Largest Rare Earth Processing Plant Advances The Federal Government has called on Hasetins Commodities Limited to maintain and strengthen safety standards at the construction site of its $400 million rare earth processing plant in Nasarawa State, underscoring the importance of responsible industrial development as Nigeria seeks to build a value-added minerals economy. The directive was conveyed during an inspection by a Federal Government delegation comprising the Director of Mining Inspectorate at the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (FMSMD), Mr. Ganiyu Imam, and the Director of Mines Environmental Compliance, Dr. Vivian Okono. The project, which is expected to become Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals processing facility, represents one of the most significant investments in Nigeria’s emerging minerals beneficiation industry and aligns with the country's broader strategy of moving beyond...

CBN Intensifies Liquidity Mop-Up, Absorbing ₦4.74 Trillion Through OMO Auctions The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has continued its aggressive monetary tightening strategy, absorbing approximately ₦4.74 trillion from the financial system through a series of Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions conducted on June 22 and June 23, 2026. Analysis of the apex bank's financial market data indicates that investor demand for the instruments remained exceptionally strong, with total subscriptions reaching approximately ₦4.8 trillion against a combined offer of ₦1.2 trillion . This represents an oversubscription rate of about 300 percent , highlighting the significant amount of liquidity currently seeking safe and attractive investment opportunities within the financial system. The development underscores the CBN's determination to manage excess liquidity, stabilize monetary conditions, and support broader macroeconomic objectives amid ongoing efforts to contain inflationary pressures ...