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Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

Dietrich Tegtmeyer Confirmed for Second Term on Leather Naturally Supervisory Council

Arshad | August 26, 2025 |
Lagos has unveiled a 150,000 capacity Leather Hub aimed at empowering artisans, promoting locally made leather goods and creating jobs across the value chain. The facility is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s leather industry and reduce reliance on imports. Nigeria’s first lady Oluremi Tinubu officially opened the hub on Saturday 23rd August 2025 and called it a sign that Lagos is leading in innovation and enterprise. She said the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda focused on industrialisation, digitalisation, creative arts and manufacturing. "Leatherworking is a traditional craft that has stood the test of time. I’m informed this hub will serve as a centre for leather processing, footwear production and specialised training, enabling artisans to add great value to their craft and compete competently in both local and international markets. I urge those utilising this facility to dedicate themselves to excellence, hard work, continuous learning and good works to compete in the global market" Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the hub as the first of its kind in Nigeria and a gateway to global competitiveness. He said the facility would transform locally sourced hides into world-class footwear, garments and accessories stamped as made in Lagos. "It is a launch-pad to thousands of decent jobs and a shining example of the power of visionary governance and proposal partnership between the federal government and the state government" Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State The hub is expected to create 10,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next three years with more than 70 percent reserved for women and youth. Over 150,000 artisans nationwide will benefit from training and start-up support. Lagos also anticipates generating over $200 million in exports annually once the hub becomes fully operational. Nigeria’s leather industry contributes significantly to the economy, particularly through non-oil exports and job creation. It is estimated to generate $600 to $800 million annually through leather exports, and the new hub is expected to expand these figures while boosting local employment.

Nigerian First Lady Inaugurates Lagos Industrial Leather Hub to Promote Made in Nigeria Leather Products and Exports

Arshad | August 26, 2025 |
Farida Group Starts Production of New Balance Shoes and to Invest Rs 1200 Crore in New Plant Says Rafeeque Ahmed

Farida Group Starts Production of New Balance Shoes and to Invest Rs 1200 Crore in New Plant Says Rafeeque Ahmed

Arshad | August 25, 2025 |
Ethiopia Prepares to Build its Leather Industry Park

Ethiopia Prepares to Build its Leather Industry Park

Arshad | August 23, 2025 |
Simac Tanning Tech 2025 One Month Away with 300 Exhibitors and 9000 Visitors Expected in Milan from September 23 to 25

Simac Tanning Tech 2025 One Month Away with 300 Exhibitors and 9000 Visitors Expected in Milan from September 23 to 25

Arshad | August 23, 2025 |
Pakistan Eases Leather Trade Rules With Removal of Health Certificate Requirement

Pakistan Eases Leather Trade Rules With Removal of Health Certificate Requirement

Arshad | August 22, 2025 |
UNIDO Backed LISEC Project Sets New Standard for Women Empowerment in Ethiopian Leather Industry

UNIDO Backed LISEC Project Sets New Standard for Gender Equality in Ethiopian Leather Industry

Arshad | August 21, 2025 |
Dietrich Tegtmeyer to Deliver Heidemann Lecture at IULTCS Congress in Lyon

Dietrich Tegtmeyer to Deliver Heidemann Lecture at IULTCS Congress in Lyon

Arshad | August 20, 2025 |
Chinese Firm to Launch $5 Million Leather and Footwear Project in Uzbekistan

Chinese Firm to Launch $5 Million Leather and Footwear Project in Uzbekistan

Arshad | August 19, 2025 |
Middle East’s Largest Global Footwear and Leather Products Show DIFLEX 2025 in Dubai from Sept 23-25

Middle East’s Largest Global Footwear and Leather Products Show DIFLEX 2025 in Dubai from Sept 23-25

Arshad | August 19, 2025 |

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Bengal Global Business Summit 2025 Concludes With Panel Discussion on Leather and CLRI Signs MoU for New Testing Lab

Bengal Global Business Summit 2025 Concludes With Panel Discussion on Leather and CLRI Signs MoU for New Testing Lab

Arshad | February 9, 2025 |
2025 SLTC Conference Set to Take Place in Glasgow this April

2025 SLTC Conference Set to Take Place in Glasgow this April

Arshad | February 9, 2025 |
Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Fair 2025 Concludes Today

Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Fair 2025 Concludes Today

Arshad | February 9, 2025 |
Paraguayan Leather Industry Reports $91.9 Million in Exports With 48% Growth in 2024

Paraguayan Leather Industry Reports $91.9 Million in Exports With 48% Growth in 2024

Arshad | February 8, 2025 |
Polluting Tanneries Must Pay for ‘Irreversible’ Damage to Palar River Says Supreme Court of India

Polluting Tanneries Must Pay for ‘Irreversible’ Damage to Palar River Says Supreme Court of India

Arshad | February 8, 2025 |
Three Workers Die in Kolkata Leather Complex Drain Cleaning Tragedy

Three Workers Die in Kolkata Leather Complex Drain Cleaning Tragedy

Arshad | February 7, 2025 |
Do Consumers Truly Understand What Sustainability Means? ALFA Ambassador's Meet at IILF 2025 Raises Key Questions

Do Consumers Truly Understand What Sustainability Means? ALFA Ambassador’s Meet at IILF 2025 Raises Key Questions

Arshad | February 6, 2025 |
8th Designer Fair Concludes with Warm Reunions and Exciting Prospects Says Shahrukh Zaidi

8th Designer Fair Concludes with Warm Reunions and Exciting Prospects Says Shahrukh Zaidi

Arshad | February 5, 2025 |
Crocodile Farming Launched in Sindh to Boost Pakistan’s Leather Industry

Crocodile Farming Launched in Jacobabad to Boost Pakistan’s Leather Industry

Arshad | February 4, 2025 |
38th India International Leather Fair IILF 2025 Concludes with Optimism for Future Growth

38th India International Leather Fair IILF 2025 Concludes with Optimism for Future Growth

Arshad | February 4, 2025 |
Andhra Pradesh State Government Invests Rs 5.75 Crore (US$700,000) to Develop Leather Park in Prakasam District

Andhra Pradesh State Government Invests Rs 5.75 Crore (US$700,000) to Develop Leather Park in Prakasam District

Arshad | February 4, 2025 |
India's Leather and Footwear Exports to US Won't have any Impact at the Moment Says CLE Executive Director

India’s Leather and Footwear Exports to US Won’t have any Impact at the Moment Says CLE Executive Director

Arshad | February 3, 2025 |
Superhouse, Mirza, Bhartiya Stocks Rise Following Finance Minister's New Leather and Footwear Policy Announcement

Superhouse, Mirza, Bhartiya Stocks Rise Following Finance Minister’s New Leather and Footwear Policy Announcement

Arshad | February 2, 2025 |
Budget 2025 Introduces Focus Product Scheme to Boost India’s Leather and Footwear Industry

Budget 2025 Introduces Focus Product Scheme to Boost India’s Leather and Footwear Industry

Arshad | February 2, 2025 |
Indian Government Lifts Import and Export Duties on Wet Blue and Crust Leather to Boost Exports and Jobs

Indian Government Lifts Import and Export Duties on Wet Blue and Crust Leather to Boost Exports and Jobs

Arshad | February 2, 2025 |

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