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Finance Minister Assures Support to Indian Leather Industry Exporters amid US Tariff Impact Says Israr Ahmed

Finance Minister Assures Support to Indian Leather Industry Exporters Amid US Tariff Impact Says Israr Ahmed

Arshad | August 30, 2025 |
TFL Appoints Samer Al Jabi as Chief Commercial Officer and Kaija Korolainen as Chief People Officer

TFL Appoints Samer Al Jabi as Chief Commercial Officer and Kaija Korolainen as Chief People Officer

Arshad | August 29, 2025 |
Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

Malack Abdul Wahab of KH Exports Elected to LWG Board as Leather Manufacturer Representative

Arshad | August 28, 2025 |
DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

DANI Expands in Asia with New Partnership with Chinese Leather Group Ligo

Arshad | August 27, 2025 |
Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

Mastrotto Indonesia Celebrates 20 Years With Inauguration of New Production Department

Arshad | August 27, 2025 |
Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

Vietnam Footwear Industry Faces Three Major Problems in Domestic Market Says Lefaso

Arshad | August 27, 2025 |
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 |

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Tapestry Sells Stuart Weitzman to Caleres in a $105 Million Dollar Deal

Tapestry Sells Stuart Weitzman to Caleres in a $105 Million Dollar Deal

Arshad | February 20, 2025 |
Kolkata Chief Minister Takes Action to Address Pollution at Bantala Leather Complex

Kolkata Chief Minister Takes Action to Address Pollution at Bantala Leather Complex

Arshad | February 19, 2025 |
Steve Madden Acquires UK Luxury Footwear Brand Kurt Geiger in $360 Million Deal

Steve Madden Acquires UK Luxury Footwear Brand Kurt Geiger in $360 Million Deal

Arshad | February 19, 2025 |
Italian Delegation Visits Brazil to Strengthen Leather Trade

Italian Delegation Visits Brazil to Strengthen Leather Trade

Arshad | February 18, 2025 |
Will Bring Policies to Promote Manufacturing of Toys and Footwear Says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Will Bring Policies to Promote Manufacturing of Toys and Footwear Says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Arshad | February 17, 2025 |
Walsall Council Scraps Plan to Close Leather Museum Following Public Outcry

Walsall Council Scraps Plan to Close Leather Museum Following Public Outcry

Arshad | February 16, 2025 |
Brazil Exports 11.46 Million Pairs of Shoes in January 2025 Generating $88.3 Million

Brazil Exports 11.46 Million Pairs of Shoes in January 2025 Generating $88.3 Million

Arshad | February 16, 2025 |
Bangladesh Leather Industry Demand Urgent Government Action as Leather Exports Decline

Bangladesh Leather Industry Demand Urgent Government Action as Leather Exports Decline

Arshad | February 16, 2025 |
LWG Certification and CETP Delays Leave Bangladesh Leather Exporters Vulnerable to Chinese Buyers

LWG Certification and CETP Delays Leave Bangladesh Leather Exporters Vulnerable to Chinese Buyers

Arshad | February 16, 2025 |
Bangladesh Leather Exports Drop 11.65% to $62.48 Million in First Half of FY25

Bangladesh Leather Exports Drop 11.65% to $62.48 Million in First Half of FY25

Arshad | February 14, 2025 |
Kanpur Tannery Pollution Linked to Severe Health Issues in Local Residents Says National Green Tribunal

Kanpur Tannery Pollution Linked to Severe Health Issues in Local Residents Says National Green Tribunal

Arshad | February 13, 2025 |
Gucci and YSL Parent Kering Revenue Drops 12% to €17.2 Billion in 2024

Gucci and YSL Parent Kering Revenue Drops 12% to €17.2 Billion in 2024

Arshad | February 12, 2025 |
Tannery Owners Agree to Pay Tk10,000 (US$82) Advance to Workers Amid Minimum Wage Dispute

Tannery Owners Agree to Pay Tk10,000 (US$82) Advance to Workers Amid Minimum Wage Dispute

Arshad | February 12, 2025 |
Why Did the Pakistan Mega Leather Show 2025 Fail to Attract Global Buyers?

Why Did the Pakistan Mega Leather Show 2025 Fail to Attract Global Buyers?

Malik Ijaz | February 12, 2025 |
Tamil Nadu Emerges as India’s Hub for Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing

Tamil Nadu Emerges as India’s Hub for Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing

Arshad | February 11, 2025 |

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