Adire from China: Nigeria’s cultural products need a trade policy

BusinessDay | 26-08-2026 10:14am |

A viral story claimed that Nigerian leather tradesmen have taken legal action against global fashion houses over the use of Adire patterns. This has sparked discussions about the need for a trade policy to protect Nigeria's cultural products, such as Adire, from unauthorized use. The situation highlights the importance of intellectual property rights in the fashion industry.

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