FEDERAL government printer, Lagos.2026-08-202026-08-201958https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2918This annual administrative report details the operational, commercial, and industrial activities of the Federal Department of Commerce and Industries in Nigeria for the financial year running from April 1, 1957, to March 31, 1958. It captures Nigeria's economic landscape during a period of transition under the first Federal Constitution, documenting international trade figures, legislative initiatives, and public sector support for indigenous business enterprises. The document records the progress of the newly renamed Federal Institute of Industrial Research at Oshodi. It presents technical findings on cassava fermentation for mechanised gari production, indigenous fibre extraction, vegetable oil processing, and local raw material utilization.• Section II: Functions and Organization (Functions, Organization, Staff) • Section III: Accounts • Section IV: Commerce (General, Staff, Trade Offices in the Regions, Supplies, Overseas Trade, Trade by Countries, Imports by Commodities, Import Control, Exports, Exports by Commodities, Export Control, Trade Advisory Service, Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations, Registration of Business Names) • Section V: Shipping • Section VI: Economic Publications (Handbook of Commerce and Industry, Nigeria Trade Journal, Other Publications) • Section VII: Industries (Organization, Staff, Extension Work, Boatbuilding, Textile Training Centre, Assistance to Industrial Development, Federal Loans Board, Purchase of Locally Manufactured Goods, "Made in Nigeria" Exhibition, Technical Information, Industrial Register, Visitors, Technical Advice, General Industrial Development) • Section VIII: Federal Institute of Industrial Research (General, Finance, Administration, Staff, Buildings and Site Development, Research Work, Miscellaneous, Publications)enBook