From left to right: Alhaji IIiyas Saleh, Vice President (North-West), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); Joseph Emoleke, Director of Memberships, MAN; Olubunmi Balogun, Head of Marketing & Partnerships, OnePort 365; Mr. Segun Ajayi Kadir, MNI, Director-General, MAN; Otunba Francis Meshioye OFR, National President, MAN.
Recognized as Africa’s premier digital platform for trade and logistics, OnePort 365 recently showcased its newest technological innovations at the Made-in-Nigeria Exhibition (MiNE 2025). This event brought together prominent manufacturers and innovators to emphasize the pivotal role of technology in advancing Nigeria’s manufacturing industry and boosting its export capabilities.
Organized by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), MiNE 2025 served as a national forum celebrating indigenous products and promoting domestic manufacturing. The event’s theme, “Nigeria First: Prioritising Patronage of Made-in-Nigeria,” highlighted the innovative momentum driving industrial growth throughout the nation.
Olubunmi Balogun, who leads Marketing & Partnerships at OnePort 365, elaborated on the company’s dedication to developing digital solutions that streamline trade operations for Nigerian enterprises.
“Our integrated trade solution equips manufacturers and exporters with essential tools to manage logistics, handle documentation, and monitor shipments, effectively simplifying the complexities of international commerce,” Balogun explained.
Addressing the challenges of cross-border logistics that many African businesses face, OnePort 365 consolidates freight booking, document processing, and cargo tracking into a unified, user-friendly platform. This seamless integration enables manufacturers, exporters, and importers to execute trade activities with greater accuracy and efficiency.
Participation in MiNE 2025 reaffirmed OnePort 365’s dedication to fostering collaboration between government agencies and private sector stakeholders, while advocating for technological advancement within Nigeria’s manufacturing ecosystem. These objectives align closely with MAN’s mission to enhance competitiveness and promote sustainable industrial development nationwide.
Balogun also emphasized the transformative potential technology holds for Nigeria’s export growth.
“We are convinced that adopting state-of-the-art technology is essential to unlocking Nigeria’s export potential in the coming years,” she remarked. “Our goal is to create a cohesive digital environment that manages every aspect of cross-border trade-from shipment booking and real-time tracking to comprehensive documentation management.”