Planned
DEVELOPMENT OF THAUMATOCOCCUS DANIELLII VALUE CHAIN IN NIGERIA
A phased project for local production of polyester chips, yarns, and fabrics to reduce importation of synthetic fibres. The first phase involves installation and operation of a polymerization reactor in collaboration with ABU Zaria’s Department...
January 2023
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Ongoing
DEVELOPMENT OF POLYESTER FIBRES/YARNS FOR THE NIGERIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRIES
A phased project for local production of polyester chips, yarns, and fabrics to reduce importation of synthetic fibres. The first phase involves installation and operation of a polymerization reactor in collaboration with ABU Zaria’s Department...
January 2023
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Ongoing
DEVELOPMENT OF MELT-BLOWN MACHINE FOR PRODUCTION OF NON-WOVEN FABRIC
Promotion of local production of non-woven fabrics used in medical and industrial applications (e.g., PPEs, filtration materials) through establishment of a melt-blown production machine to strengthen self-sufficiency and reduce import reliance.
February 2020
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DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF FODDER FROM INDIGENOUS PLANT SPECIES FOR LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY
Establishment of a pilot-scale system for developing and processing nutritious fodder from selected indigenous plant species to support the livestock industry and operationalize the Federal Government’s ranching initiative.
January 2025
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NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST CONSUMPTION OF HIDE AND SKIN (PONMO) IN NIGERIA
A national advocacy and public enlightenment project aimed at discouraging the consumption of hides and skins (Ponmo) to increase their availability for the tanning and leather industries.
January 2025
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Completed
OPTIMIZATION AND TEST RUN OF PROTOTYPE LEATHER GLAZING MACHINE
A collaborative project with Bayero University, Kano and Kaduna Polytechnic to design, develop, and fabricate a prototype automated leather glazing machine for small and medium-scale enterprises. The initiative aims to eliminate the low-capacity...
January 2025
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PRODUCTION OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS FROM AGRICULTURAL (PLANT) RESIDUES
Development of sustainable, eco-friendly biodegradable plastics using locally available agricultural residues to minimize dependence on imported synthetic plastics and petrochemical-based raw materials.
August 2025
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FABRICATION OF JIGS AND FIXTURES FOR MANUFACTURING OF SMALL-SCALE HAMMER MILLS FOR AGRO RAW MATERIALS PROCESSING
In alignment with the Council’s mandate to promote industrialization, value addition, and efficient utilization of Nigeria’s raw materials, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) initiated the design and fabrication of...
October 2025
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CAPACITY BUILDING ON INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND RESOURCE RECOVERY IN NEXT-GENERATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
In line with the Council’s mandate to promote sustainable industrial development and the efficient utilization of Nigeria’s raw materials, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) implemented a capacity-building workshop...
October 2025
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OPTIMIZATION OF ARTEMISIA TEA PILOT PLANT
In pursuit of its mandate to promote value addition, import substitution, and industrial utilization of Nigeria’s raw materials, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) initiated the Optimization of the Artemisia Tea Pilot Plant...
October 2025
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Completed
PARTICIPATION OF THE RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PLANT COMPLEX (RDPC) AT THE EXHIBITION PAVILION DURING THE AFRICA RAW MATERIALS SUMMIT
The Africa Raw Materials Summit 2025 convened a diverse network of policymakers, industry stakeholders, researchers, investors, and innovators across the continent to deliberate on strategies for advancing Africa’s raw materials sector through research,...
May 2025
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Completed
CAPACITY BUILDING/TRAINING ON DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND ASPEN HYSYS
In fulfillment of its mandate to strengthen research and development capacity for industrial raw materials processing and utilization, the Pilot Plant and Process Equipment Division (PPPED) of the Department of Research and Demonstration Plant Complex...
April 2025
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