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Nigeria First Policy: A Global Campaign by the Made in Nigeria Project Office

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Nigeria First Policy: A Global Campaign by the Made in Nigeria Project Office The Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) has launched the “Nigeria First Policy” , a groundbreaking global campaign aimed at promoting locally manufactured products, boosting industrialization, and reshaping Nigeria’s economic narrative on the world stage. This initiative represents a strategic effort to prioritize Nigerian-made goods , encourage domestic production, and position Nigeria as a hub for quality, innovative, and export-ready products. Objectives of the Nigeria First Policy The Nigeria First Policy campaign is designed with clear objectives: Promote Made in Nigeria Products: Highlighting the quality, reliability, and uniqueness of Nigerian goods across domestic and international markets. Boost Local Manufacturing: Encouraging entrepreneurs and industries to invest in production, moving the country away from over-reliance on imports. Economic Diversification: Supporting sectors...

Nigeria-Kuwait Business Summit 2026: Expanding Trade and Investment Horizons By Made in Nigeria Project Office

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Nigeria-Kuwait Business Summit 2026: Expanding Trade and Investment Horizons By Made in Nigeria Project Office The Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) , in collaboration with the Nigeria Embassy in Kuwait and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce , has officially announced the Nigeria-Kuwait Business Summit 2026   a high-level forum designed to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and industrial partnerships between Nigeria and Kuwait. Scheduled for 2026, the summit underscores the shared vision of fostering South-South economic cooperation, industrial growth, and mutual market access for businesses from both nations. Objectives of the Summit The Nigeria-Kuwait Business Summit is structured around several key objectives: Investment Promotion: Highlighting opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, agro-processing, energy, real estate, and technology. Trade Expansion: Facilitating export of Nigerian goods, including Made in Nigeria products , to the Kuwaiti and Gu...

National Food Bank and “Food Made in Nigeria”: Driving the Feed the Nation Programme

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National Food Bank and “Food Made in Nigeria”: Driving the Feed the Nation Programme Food security is not only a social imperative, it is a strategic economic priority. Under the Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro) , the National Food Bank and the “Food Made in Nigeria” campaign form the core pillars of the Feed the Nation Programme , a structured initiative aimed at strengthening domestic food production, stabilizing supply chains, and promoting agro-industrial value addition. The programme aligns with Nigeria’s broader objective of transitioning from a consumption-driven economy to a production-based system anchored on agriculture, processing, and food sovereignty. National Food Bank: Strategic Food Security Infrastructure The National Food Bank initiative is designed as a structured reserve and distribution framework that: Aggregates surplus farm produce Reduces post-harvest losses Stabilizes market supply Supports vulnerable communities Strengthens emergency...

National Committee on Made in Nigeria and China Promotion Council: Driving the Asia–Africa Summit 2026 in China

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National Committee on Made in Nigeria and China Promotion Council: Driving the Asia–Africa Summit 2026 in China As preparations intensify for the Asia–Africa Summit 2026 in China , a strategic collaboration between the National Committee on Made in Nigeria and the China Promotion Council has taken center stage. This bilateral working team is tasked with structuring one of the most significant intercontinental trade and industrial cooperation platforms of the decade. The Summit is designed to strengthen South–South economic cooperation, expand market access, and accelerate industrial partnerships between African nations and Asia’s manufacturing powerhouses. Strategic Institutional Collaboration The National Committee on Made in Nigeria operates as a policy-driven implementation body promoting local manufacturing, industrial revival, brand development, and export readiness. Its collaboration with the China Promotion Council represents a deliberate alignment between: Africa’s resou...

Made in Nigeria Fashion Week and Awards: Promoting Wearable Identity Through Indigenous Fashion By Made in Nigeria Project office

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Made in Nigeria Fashion Week and Awards: Promoting Wearable Identity Through Indigenous Fashion By Made in Nigeria Project office The Made in Nigeria Fashion Week and Awards stands as a strategic platform under the Made in Nigeria Project, designed to promote wearable products as instruments of economic growth, cultural identity, and industrial development. Beyond glamour and runway showcases, the initiative is structured to strengthen Nigeria’s textile value chain, empower designers, and position indigenous fashion products for global competitiveness. Fashion, as both culture and commerce, represents one of Nigeria’s most scalable non-oil sectors. Through this platform, Made in Nigeria is reinforcing the principle that clothing is not merely apparel, it is economic capital, creative export, and national identity. Fashion as an Industrial Strategy Nigeria possesses strong capabilities across the fashion value chain: Cotton production Textile weaving and dyeing Garment man...

One Product, One LGA, One Factory: Nasarawa State Coordinator Visits Salt City in Keana As part of the Made in Nigeria Project – Industrialize Nigeria Programme, the implementation drive of “One Product, One Local Government, One Factory” continues to gain momentum across states. In furtherance of this strategic initiative, the Nasarawa State Coordinator, Dr. Osalafia Muhammed (Deedat), paid a working visit to the historic Salt City in Keana Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State.

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One Product, One LGA, One Factory: Nasarawa State Coordinator Visits Salt City in Keana As part of the Made in Nigeria Project – Industrialize Nigeria Programme , the implementation drive of “One Product, One Local Government, One Factory” continues to gain momentum across states. In furtherance of this strategic initiative, the Nasarawa State Coordinator, Dr. Osalafia Muhammed (Deedat) , paid a working visit to the historic Salt City in Keana Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to identify high-potential local resources and structure them into scalable industrial ventures capable of driving employment, value addition, and export competitiveness. Keana: The Historic Salt City Keana, widely known as the “Salt City,” has for decades been recognized for its naturally occurring salt deposits and traditional salt extraction activities. The community’s salt production heritage presents a unique opportunity to transform artisanal practi...

The National Coordinator and Executive Director, Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Received The Newly Appointed Benue State Coordinator and his Team at the National Secretariat Office, As Official Resumption and Collection of Appointment Letter Of The Benue State Coordinator.

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The National Coordinator and Executive Director, Made in Nigeria Project Office, Abuja Received The Newly Appointed Benue State Coordinator and his Team at the National Secretariat Office, As Official Resumption and Collection of The Benue State Coordinator. The Made in Nigeria Project Office (MAiNPro), Abuja, formally received the newly appointed Benue State Coordinator in a landmark visit that marked the official resumption and collection of the appointment letter. The event signifies a strategic step toward strengthening state-level implementation of Nigeria’s industrial transformation agenda. The visit underscores MAiNPro’s commitment to deepening its nationwide structure through coordinated state representation, ensuring that economic promotion, local manufacturing support, and industrial revival initiatives reach grassroots levels. Strengthening State-Level Industrial Coordination The appointment of a Benue State Coordinator reflects the expanding institutional footprint of t...