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Nigerian Govt To Curb Ponmo Consumption, Boost Leather Production

Nov 11, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) is advancing plans to establish mini tanneries across all states to boost leather production and reduce reliance on hides and skin for consumption as “ponmo.” NILEST Director-General, Mohammed Yakubu, highlighted this strategy in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stating that … Read more

FG Targets $1Billon Earning From Leather Exports By 2025

Oct 30, 2022.Oct 30, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Federal Government has anticipated receiving roughly $1 billion from the export of leather goods by 2025, according to Prof. Mohammed Yakubu, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST). Eko Hot Blog reports that he claimed that this year, Nigerian exports of leather goods totalled $800 million. EDITOR’S … Read more