FG moves against dumped paper imports as Nigeria still imports 90% of textbooks

By Chinenye Anuforo
The Federal Government has pledged to tackle the influx of dumped paper imports into Nigeria as local paper manufacturers struggle to survive despite the country’s growing production capacity.
Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, gave the assurance during visits to Nixin Paper Mill Nigeria Limited and Specialty Paper Limited in Ogun State, where manufacturers raised concerns over the continued dominance of imported paper and educational materials in the Nigerian market.
The minister’s visit focused on pathways to strengthening local manufacturing industries and government support in sustaining domestic production without compromising affordabil...