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Unlocking a Seven-Billion-Dollar Future: Nigeria’s Cassava Industrial Transformation
Nigeria is moving to transform its status as the world's top cassava producer by shifting from subsistence farming to high-precision industrial processing, aiming to unlock a seven-billion-dollar domestic value chain.
Afreximbank Chief Urges African Nations to Stop Raw Lithium Exports and Launch EV Battery Manufacturing
Afreximbank President Dr. George Elombi is calling for a shift in African economic strategy, urging nations to manufacture EV batteries locally rather than exporting lithium, while criticizing biased international rating agencies.
Scaling Nigeria’s Cassava Industry Beyond Raw Production
Nigeria dominates global cassava production, but failing to industrialize this supply leaves the country dependent on imports. Moving toward a model of value-added processing is essential for economic growth.
Experts urge local investment to replace $2.1 billion ceramic imports
Industry stakeholders at the NCISPE 2026 summit are calling for increased local production to offset a projected $2.1 billion in ceramic imports, criticizing the absence of key government agencies at the event.
AFNIS 2026: President Tinubu Calls for Unified African Strategy to Maximize Mineral Wealth
President Bola Tinubu urges African nations to unite, cease raw mineral exports, and prioritize local processing and industrialization to boost the continent's economic future.