…calls for suspension of the ban pending a comprehensive Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA)
Nigeria’s manufacturers are pushing back against proposed regulations aimed at curbing plastic waste, warning that the measures could threaten thousands of jobs and undermine economic growth.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed deep concern over the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations 2026, which would prohibit single-use plastics below 80 microns in thickness and impose taxes on certain shopping bags.
The proposed rules, enforced by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), could significantly disrupt industrial production and investments in the plastics value chain, MAN said.
The association argues that the regulations lack sufficient empirical justification and pose significant risks to Nigeria’s economy, industrial sector, and employment landscape. MAN is urging caution, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that addresses environmental concerns without harming the economy.
The association’s stance highlights the challenges
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