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MAN Is Wooing Tinubu On Anti- Manufacturing Policies

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June 1, 2023

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has requested President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to look into the fiscal and monetary policies of the government that are hindering industrial growth.

The Association also applauded President Tinubu for the swift stoppage of the fuel subsidy, and said ,” It is an unmistakable indication of a far-sighted strategic choice.”

MAN, in its reaction to PresidentTinubu’s inauguration speech, said, ” Change in administration is usually greeted with expectations and as an advocacy group, we surely look forward to a number of policy changes and decisions.”

Segun Ajayi- Kadir, the Director- General of the Association, noted that the manufacturers are eager to see President Tinubu matches his words with actions regarding.
Tinubu had in his inuauguration speech promises ” industrial policies that will utilize the full range of fiscal measures to promote domestic manufacturing and lessen import dependency.”

Segun Ajayi- Kadir, listed some of the policies of the previous goverments needing overhauls, to include the followings :

* A marching order, so to say, is needed to move the Central Bank towards a unified exchange rate.

* A reversal of the unwarranted violation of the government’s three-year excise escalation roadmap on alcoholic beverages and tobacco.

Direct the NERC to admit all qualified applicant companies into the Eligible Customer Scheme in order to allow them access to power as stipulated in the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005.
Direct all relevant agencies of government to ensure that the electronic call-up system at ports aimed at redressing the congestion works without fail.
Revisit the Finance Bill 2022 to ensure it includes the critical inputs of the organized private sector. In particular, the jettisoning of the highly objectionable removal of the 10% investment allowance on the acquisition of plants & machinery (in the Company Income Tax Act, section 32). Additionally, to ensure that the imposition of the 0.5% levy on eligible imports from third countries is limited to goods that we have the capacity to produce locally and quite importantly, exclude raw materials that are not locally available.
The input of the Organised Private Sector on the CEMA bill should also be taken on board before the amendment bill is signed into law.

*Announce a special policy initiative to address the revival of closed and distressed industries, particularly in the northeast where 60% of our member companies have closed.

*Craft and announce a special policy initiative to leverage diaspora expertise and investment to address evident gaps and help to boost the performance of the economy.

Direct all ministries, departments, and agencies of government to unfailingly comply with Executive Order 003 on the patronage of made-in-Nigeria products.
In this regard, there should be strict application of the margin of preference, effective monitoring and periodic evaluation of compliance, and appropriate sanctions meted out to MDAs acting in breach of the executive order.
Announce a special policy initiative to derisk manufacturing and release adequate funding for the sector through effective funding of special lending windows.

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Femi Otedola earmarks $100 million for Dangote Refinery’s IPO

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May 20, 2026

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The Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, said on Wednesday “From on a personal note, I’ve appealed to him (Aliko Dangote to allocate to me shares worth $100 million private placement, ahead of the Refinery’s initial public offer.”

“That’s one of the reasons I sold my stake in Geregu plant to come and invest my proceeds in the IPO of Dangote refinery.”

Otedola told journalists when he led top executives of First HoldCo on a tour of the refinery and the fertiliser plans in the Lekki free trade zone area.

The team also visited key project sites such as the jetty, a facility built by Dangote industries to receive large vessels.

The private placement is the latest announcement in the refinery’s Initial Public Offering plan, IPO expected later in the year.

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CBN Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 26.5% Amid Renewed Inflation Concerns

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May 20, 2026

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent, maintaining the current stance after its two-day meeting that ended on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision, noting that the committee voted unanimously to hold all key parameters unchanged. The asymmetric corridor around the MPR remains at +500/-450 basis points, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) stays at 45 per cent for commercial banks and 16 per cent for merchant banks, while the liquidity ratio is retained at 30 per cent.

The hold comes as headline inflation rose for a second consecutive month to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, up from previous levels, driven largely by food inflation at 16.06 per cent and higher transportation costs. Cardoso emphasised the need for a cautious and vigilant approach to anchor inflation expectations and safeguard macroeconomic stability.

This decision aligns with analysts’ expectations ahead of the 305th MPC meeting and follows the first rate cut in years implemented in February 2026, when the MPR was reduced by 50 basis points to the current 26.5 per cent.

The CBN Governor highlighted ongoing reforms, exchange rate stability, and efforts to improve food supply as factors supporting the disinflation process, even as global and domestic risks persist. The next MPC meeting is expected in July.

The retention signals the apex bank’s priority on taming inflation while monitoring the impact of previous policy actions on the broader economy.

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South African pension fund expresses interest in Dangote IPO

Dangote Group , in a statement shared on its official X handle, underscored increasing attention from African institutional investors towards projects considered critical to strengthening energy security, industrial capacity, food systems and regional economic resilience across the continent.

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May 20, 2026

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Photo: Aliko Dangote address representatives of South African pension fund, Tuesday May 19, 2026.

Representatives of South Africa’s Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) visited yesterday the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and Dangote Fertiliser Limited , and expressed interest in the upcoming Dangote IPO.

The planned IPO is expected to involve the sale of about 10 percent equity in the refinery through what the Dangote Group has described as a pan-African public offering.

According to the company, African investors and institutions are increasingly looking inward to support large-scale infrastructure projects capable of driving sustainable economic growth and accelerating industrial transformation across the region.

The engagement also comes as the refinery moves closer to its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is expected to open up ownership of the facility to a broader pool of investors across Africa.

The company noted that ongoing engagements with major institutional investors reflect growing recognition of strategic infrastructure as a key driver of Africa’s long-term economic transformation and industrial expansion.