Nigeria

Participants were taken through practical sessions on plastic waste handling, recycling opportunities, occupational safety and environmental best practices.

The regulatory filing, submitted through company secretaries DCSL Corporate Services Limited, confirms the offer is being undertaken in accordance with directives of the regulatory authorities.

The embassy has hinted at plans to expand the initiative to more Nigerian universities following the successful pilot phase.

The Omnifactory houses multiple advanced 3D printing technologies, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Cold Spray, Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).

The requirement for locally sourced recycled PET, from certified food-grade producers, is specifically intended to grow Nigeria’s domestic collection and recycling capacity, support local recyclers and reduce dependence on imported alternatives.

NESREA confirmed the regulations would not impose immediate disruption, with mandatory recycled PET content beginning at 25 per cent on 1 January 2028 and increasing to 50 per cent from 1 January 2030.

MAN cited international experience, noting that Kenya’s 2017 ban on thin plastic bags led to factory closures and job losses, yet banned bags continue to circulate through smuggling and cross-border trade.

Unlike printing ink containers which often contain residual solvents requiring special handling, the Masaka hub focuses on clean, source-separated household packaging.

The initiative will run for six to twenty-four months, with measurable milestones for each participating business.