Nigeria’s new industrial plan needs legislation to spark boom

    Josephine Okojie-Okeiyi | Editor’s picks | Mar 05, 2026    
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Nigeria has a new industrial plan, but experts say it will fail unless it becomes law. While the policy looks good on paper, only legislation can provide the legal security needed to attract major investors and create jobs. After years of failed attempts to jumpstart manufacturing, experts believe this legal shift is the missing piece for national growth.

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