nigeria

Grant to leather sector has led to tannery closures

Published: October 8, 2015

Leather representatives claim the grant aimed at developing the leather sector has been allocated unequally, leading to the closure of most tanneries in the country.

Nigeria losing money by eating hides

Published: August 17, 2015

Ponmo, one of the most common dishes in Nigeria, is also what is making the global leather industry lose millions in value added revenue.

Eating hides is damaging the tanning industry

Published: September 12, 2014

The massive consumption of cattle hides, commonly called ‘pomo’ or ‘kanda,’ in the country is said to be destroying the hides and skin industry where Nigeria has the potential to earn millions of dollars annually in foreign exchange.