{
  "id": 13018451,
  "title": "On the NIP Second 90-Day Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/on-the-nip-second-90-day-report",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/09/on-the-nip-second-90-day-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the second 90-day report on the Nigeria Industrial Policy, the focus has shifted from mere promises to tangible outcomes on factory floors, farms, and markets. The report, published this month, marks the first real test of this commitment. Eight agencies have reported individually on their contributions, achievements, and challenges in implementing the policy. The Bank of Industry's Development Bond, which oversubscribed and was upsized to N274.18 billion, indicates that domestic investors are willing to lend long-term to Nigerian industry if the vehicle is credible. Sugar refiners have also pledged to produce a minimum of 1.22 million tonnes of sugar per year by 2030, a commitment with annual milestones. Standards Organisation of Nigeria has approved 217 Nigerian Industrial Standards and expanded its testing laboratories from three to eight, demonstrating the scaling of quality infrastructure. Over 200,000 artisans have registered for training and certification, providing them with certifications recognized by employers and foreign markets. However, the biggest constraint every manufacturer faces is the power supply. In September, a 50-megawatt dedicated power project for the Idu Industrial Estate in Abuja was inaugurated, with Shell Gas and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company as partners. Despite facing delays, this project is a model that aims to be replicated in industrial clusters across Nigeria. The report also highlights government's commitment to enabling actions such as securing financing for large programmes, designing incentives for industrial investment, and establishing a modern legal framework for special economic zones.",
  "summary": "Guest Columnist By John Owan Enoh The Factory Floor Is Where Industrial Policy Is Judged Two progress reports in, the test of the Nigeria Industrial Policy is no longer what",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}