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July 8, 2024     Share on   facebook   Twitter

Nigeria's tie and dye industry is under pressure due to high inflation and the influx of cheaper imports. Mubarak Badamasi, a dye fabric manufacturer, notes that rising costs are making it difficult to compete. Bola Adewale, a tie-dye fabric dealer, says customers prefer cheaper imported products. Jamilu Rabiu, a tie and dye expert, highlights the challenge of maintaining traditional craftsmanship in the face of these economic strains.