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<p>With Nigeria&#8217;s new FX policy in place, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria say the new policy may address the activities of the Bureau De Change operators but have also asked that banks provide a seamless process for the timely execution of FX application by manufacturers. Segun Ajayi Kadir, Director-General of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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<p>The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria say the 3.4 per cent growth rate for the manufacturing sectors which was released by the National Bureau of Statistics came as a surprise, given the numerous challenges facing the sector. They further stressed that there was no recorded high level of economic activities in the sector that would justify such a growth rate in the quarter. The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria’s Q1 manufacturing data shocks Manufacturers Association

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<p>The current inflationary condition in Nigeria is adversely affecting the profitability of the manufacturing sector and is partly responsible for its competitiveness. This is according to Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria. He joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rising inflation weighs on Nigerian manufacturers

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<p>Nigeria’s manufacturing sector contracted by 2.75 per cent in 2020 according to the National Bureau of Statistics. In its fourth quarter CEO’s Confidence Index report, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria stressed difficulty in accessing forex, gridlock at the ports as well as the COVID-19 pandemic as some of the factors impacting manufacturers. Mansur Ahmed, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


COVID-19: How to drive growth in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector

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<p>The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says the rising headline inflation to 16.47 per cent in January is a threat to the envisaged recovery and growth of the industrial sector. They have some recommendations for economic recovery and Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


M.A.N: Rising inflation a threat to recovery of industrial sector

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<p>The much-awaited African Continental Free Trade Agreement has come into effect, but how can Nigeria reap the benefits it promises? Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and Sam Chidoka, Managing Director and CEO of Kairos Capital join CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


How Nigeria can reap benefits of the AfCFTA

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<p>The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says they welcome and commend the plans by the government to reopen the land borders. The association says its research shows that some sectors had a considerable increase in their productivity, while some others recorded a sharp decline. It has been over a year since Nigeria closed its land borders to check smuggling. Ambrose Oruche, Acting Director-General of The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and Steve Osho, Co-Managing Partner at Comercio Partners join CNBC Africa for this discussion.</p>


COVID-19 lockdown: Nigeria’s manufacturers welcome plan to reopen land borders

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<p>Nigeria’s manufacturing sector contracted by 1.51 per cent in the third quarter of the year; an improvement from the 8.78 per cent contraction recorded in the second quarter of the year.  Ambrose Oruche, Acting Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria’s manufacturing GDP shows signs of recovery in third quarter

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<p>The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says its CEOs Confidence Index for the first quarter of the year fell below the 50 points benchmark indicating that Nigeria’s manufacturing sector requires a lifeline to recover fully from the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. President of the Association, Mansur Ahmed joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


M.A.N: How COVID-19 is worsening manufacturing challenges in Nigeria

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<p>The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has rolled out some guidelines for its members as they resume operations following the easing of the COVID-19 lock-down in the country. The Association’s Acting Director General, Ambrose Oruche joins me to discuss the details and also delve into the short to medium term implication of the pandemic on Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.</p>


Nigerian manufacturers resume operations post COVID-19 lock-down

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<p>President Muhammadu Buhari says he has directed the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment to work with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria to ensure that all production of essential items such as food, medical and pharmaceutical products continues unhindered. Mansur Ahmed, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


The impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s business community

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Its 133 days until the start of trading under African Continental Free Trade Agreement, so far 54 Countries have signed up and just about 29 countries have ratified the agreement. Nigeria&#8217;s Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment says this ratification will only take place if Nigeria is sure that its industries will be protected. To discuss Nigeria’s trade strategy and the journey to ratify the AfCFTA, Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of CFG Advisory and Mansur Ahmed, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria both join CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Nigeria to review its trade policy ahead of AfCFTA

Expert calls for review of Nigeria’s trade policy ahead of AfCFTA

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<p>President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mansur Ahmed says for the first time in a long time Nigeria has a comprehensive finance bill which brings together key issues on fiscal policy that needs to be constantly under review. He joins CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole on the sidelines of an interactive session on consumer goods sector organised by Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).</p>


MAN weighs in on Nigeria’s Finance Bill

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<p>The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says gross credit to the manufacturing sector was N459.69 billion between the end of May and end of October this year. The inflow credited to the Apex Bank’s recent policy on loan-to-deposit ratio. Meanwhile, the Real GDP growth in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector was 1.1 per cent year on year in the third quarter of the year. President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mansur Ahmed joins CNBC Africa to discuss this story.</p>


Nigeria’s manufacturing sector receives N459.69bn boost

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<p>President of the Africa Export-Import Bank, Benedict Oramah says intraregional trade disputes in parts of Africa can be resolved through communication. To share some insight on the 500 million-dollar facility for the Manufacturer&#8217;s Association of Nigeria (MAN) and efforts to strengthen economies across Africa, he joins CNBC Africa&#8217;s Christy Cole for more.</p>


Benedict Oramah discusses AfCFTA and how it can overcome Africa’s internal trade disputes

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<p>As Nigeria prepares to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says Africa&#8217;s largest economy has the clout to dominate trade in the Free Trade Area. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Segun Ajayi-Kadir on how Nigeria’s manufacturing industry stands to benefit from the AfCFTA

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<p>Nigeria is finally aboard the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA) ship after President Buhari agreed to sign the agreement at the African Union&#8217;s extraordinary summit in Niamey this weekend. Mansur Ahmed, President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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M.A.N: CBN’S FX policy should support manufacturing

Nigeria’s Q1 manufacturing data shocks Manufacturers Association

Rising inflation weighs on Nigerian manufacturers

COVID-19: How to drive growth in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector

M.A.N: Rising inflation a threat to recovery of industrial sector

How Nigeria can reap benefits of the AfCFTA

COVID-19 lockdown: Nigeria’s manufacturers welcome plan to reopen land borders

Nigeria’s manufacturing GDP shows signs of recovery in third quarter

M.A.N: How COVID-19 is worsening manufacturing challenges in Nigeria

Nigerian manufacturers resume operations post COVID-19 lock-down

The impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s business community

Expert calls for review of Nigeria’s trade policy ahead of AfCFTA

MAN weighs in on Nigeria’s Finance Bill

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector receives N459.69bn boost

Benedict Oramah discusses AfCFTA and how it can overcome Africa’s internal trade disputes

Segun Ajayi-Kadir on how Nigeria’s manufacturing industry stands to benefit from the AfCFTA

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M.A.N: CBN’S FX policy should support manufacturing

Nigeria’s Q1 manufacturing data shocks Manufacturers Association

Rising inflation weighs on Nigerian manufacturers

COVID-19: How to drive growth in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector

M.A.N: Rising inflation a threat to recovery of industrial sector

How Nigeria can reap benefits of the AfCFTA

COVID-19 lockdown: Nigeria’s manufacturers welcome plan to reopen land borders

Nigeria’s manufacturing GDP shows signs of recovery in third quarter

M.A.N: How COVID-19 is worsening manufacturing challenges in Nigeria

Nigerian manufacturers resume operations post COVID-19 lock-down

The impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria’s business community

Expert calls for review of Nigeria’s trade policy ahead of AfCFTA

MAN weighs in on Nigeria’s Finance Bill

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector receives N459.69bn boost

Benedict Oramah discusses AfCFTA and how it can overcome Africa’s internal trade disputes

Segun Ajayi-Kadir on how Nigeria’s manufacturing industry stands to benefit from the AfCFTA

Nigerian manufacturers react to Buhari’s AfCFTA decision

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