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Africa’s Untapped Textile Potential Needs Technology, Not Demand
On the sidelines of ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025, John Daniel, Founder of PowerJet Press Africa Limited, shared an honest and telling perspective...
Nigeria to Showcase Trade Prospects at Türkiye-Africa Forum 2025
Nigeria is set to take centre stage at the upcoming Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) 2025, with the Chairman of the Nigeria-Türkiye Business...
Nigeria Partners with Brazil to Boost Cotton Productivity Through Biotechnology
Nigeria is turning to Brazil’s agricultural expertise in a bid to revive its stagnant cotton sector and support the long-term growth of its textile...
Nigeria’s Women in Fashion Tech Urge Ban on Readymade Garment Imports
The Association of Women in Fashion Tech (WIFT) has urged the Nigerian government to halt the importation of readymade garments, warning that the influx...
Textile Industry’s ‘Comeback’: Reviving Nigeria’s Textile Without Cotton
Nigeria’s Textile Industry: A Shadow of Its Past
In the 1980s, Nigeria’s textile industry was a powerhouse—employing over 750,000 workers and contributing 25% of GDP....
522-Year-Old Dye Pits in Nigeria Continue to Preserve West Africa’s Ancient Indigo Dyeing Tradition
In the heart of West Africa, a centuries-old textile tradition continues to thrive against the odds. In Kano, Nigeria, indigo dye pits—locally known as...
Nigeria’s Textile Imports Skyrocket by 298% in Five Years, Hitting N726 Billion in 2024
Nigeria’s textile imports have surged dramatically, rising by 297.8% over the past five years to reach N726.18 billion in 2024, up from N182.53 billion...
Afreximbank Launches $5 Billion Integrated Textile Project in Nigeria to Drive Africa’s Industrial Renaissance
In a landmark initiative set to transform Africa’s textile industry, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the commencement of a $5 billion integrated...
Afreximbank to Launch $5 Billion Integrated Textile Hub in Nigeria as Part of Bold Industrialisation Agenda
In a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s textile landscape, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the construction of a $5 billion integrated...
AFC Warns Against Undermining African Multilateral Institutions, Unveils Plan to Revive Nigeria’s Textile Sector
The African Finance Corporation (AFC) has issued a strong call to African governments and private stakeholders to protect and support the continent’s multilateral financial...
