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MAN To Enhance Industrialsation

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said yesterday that it was set to enhance the nation’s quest for industrialisation through improved investment in technology and the development of manufacturers’ capacity.
MAN President Frank Jacobs said this during the opening ceremony of the three-day Manufacturing and Equipment Expo in Lagos.
The Tides Source report that Expo was organised by Clarion Events West Africa in collaboration with MAN.
It is running simultaneously with the Manufacturers Partnerships for African Development (mPAD) and Nigerian Raw Materials (NIRAM) Expo at the same location.
Jacobs said that retooling and training would boost manufacturers and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) operators’ output and efficiency, reduce cost, drive quality improvement and market expansion.
According to him, usage of obsolete machinery by many manufacturers has impeded their production efficiency and economic upscale.
MAN boss said that through the Expo, manufacturers had the opportunity to modernise their machinery, learn product quality improvement, local raw material sourcing and access to finance.
He commended the government for various policies geared toward achieving diversification of the nation’s economy.
Also speaking at the event, Mr Dele Alimi, the Managing Director, Clarion Events West Africa, said that the organisation was partnering with the private sector and relevant government agencies to ensure sustainable economic development.
“We pride ourselves on the delivery of value to the manufacturing sector in West Africa through this exhibition and strive to contribute our quota to the attainment of the Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan.
“Apart from the opportunity of retooling and discovering technological solutions to improve operations, we have provided avenues for the sourcing of local and more cost-effective raw materials for operation.”
According to him, over 5,000 manufacturers registered to attend the event that would bridge gaps between large enterprises and SMEs in the area of raw materials, machinery and exchange of information.
In his speech, the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah,  said that the government was working towards industrialising the economy by solving challenges hindering the sector.
Enelamah, represented by Dr Francis Analeme, a ministry official, urged manufacturers to exploit opportunities inherent in the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) to expand their market while boosting economic development.
The Director-General, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Dr Hussaini Ibrahim, said the council would promote development and optimal utilisation of Nigeria’s natural resources for industrial growth.

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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons

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September 22, 2025

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Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.

Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.

The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.

Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.

“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.

“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”

Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.

In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.

Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.

Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.

 

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NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially ended passport production at multiple centres, transitioning to a single, centralised system for the first time in 62 years.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure during an inspection of the Nigeria’s new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja, last Thursday.
He stated that since the establishment of NIS in 1963, Nigeria had never operated a central passport production centre, until now, marking a major reform milestone.
“The project is 100 per cent ready. Nigeria can now be more productive and efficient in delivering passport services,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He explained that old machines could only produce 250 to 300 passports daily, but the new system had a capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 passports every day.
“With this, NIS can now meet daily demands within just four to five hours of operation,” he added, describing it as a game-changer for passport processing in Nigeria.
“We promised two-week delivery, and we’re now pushing for one week.
“Automation and optimisation are crucial for keeping this promise to Nigerians,” the minister said.
He noted that centralisation, in line with global standards, would improve uniformity and enhance the overall integrity of Nigerian travel documents worldwide.
Tunji-Ojo described the development as a step toward bringing services closer to Nigerians while driving a culture of efficiency and total passport system reform.
According to him, the centralised production system aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, boosting NIS capacity and changing the narrative for improved service delivery.
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FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year 

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to roll out Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms across key sectors of the economy, starting in early 2026.
Director of E-Government and Digital Economy at NITDA, Dr. Salisu Kaka, made the disclosure in Abuja during a stakeholder review session of the DPI and NGDX drafts at the Digital Public Infrastructure Live Event.
The forum, themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange and e-Government Transformation,” brought together regulators, state governments, and private sector stakeholders to harmonise inputs for building inclusive, secure, and interoperable systems for governance and service delivery.
According to Kaka, Nigeria already has several foundational elements in place, including national identity systems and digital payment platforms.
What remains is the establishment of the data exchange framework, which he said would be finalised by the end of 2025.
“Before the end of this year and by next year we will be fully ready with the foundational element, and we start dropping the use cases across sectors,” Kaka explained.
He stressed that the federal government recognises the autonomy of states urging them to align with national standards.
“If the states can model and reflect what happens at the national level, then we can have a 360-degree view of the whole data exchange across the country and drive all-of-government processes,” he added.
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