The Senate is pushing for the revival of Nigeria’s textile sector and has urged the Federal Government to ban textile imports, according to reports from premiumtimes and businessday.ng. The Senate argues that such a ban would help revive local production, create jobs, and reduce dependence on foreign products. The Nigerian textile sector once employed more than 500,000 Nigerians and contributed significantly to the nation’s economy. Over the past three decades, Nigeria has committed significant resources to the textile sector through initiatives such as the Textil program. Previous government interventions to revive Nigeria’s textile sector have not yielded desired results. Experts warn that a total ban on textile imports could fuel smuggling and undermine growth. Experts call for a phased industrial revival of Nigeria’s textile sector. The Senate is canvassing a total ban on textile imports, according to premiumtimes.