Federal Govt Pushes Production-Driven Economy As Non-Oil Exports Hit $6.1bn

The Federal Government has called for a shift from trading to production as Nigeria’s non-oil exports surpassed $6.1 billion in 2025, stressing the need to strengthen local manufacturing, add value to raw materials and expand the country’s presence in global markets.
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Enoh, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the opening of the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair, said Nigeria must prioritise production if it intends to compete effectively in the global economy.
Enoh, who spoke at the event held yesterday, said the country must move beyond buying and selling to producing goods that can compete in international ...