The manufacturing industry in Nigeria is moderately regulated compared to western nations. There is no gainsaying, however, that some sectors are more regulated that the others. At the centre of the industry are the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (“MAN”), the Consumer Protection Council (“CPC”) and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (“SON”) as industry-wide regulators, in addition to other regulatory agencies whose scope of oversight functions depend on the specific nature of products. We have reviewed the regulatory frameworks and highlighted below some of the requirements, costs and timelines for incorporation and other post-incorporation registrations and approvals.  1. What are the … Continue reading HOW TO SET UP A MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN NIGERIA: REQUIREMENTS, COSTS AND TIMELINES