Manufacturing industries stimulate the need for more manufacturing industries as they may supply component parts, Local people gain jobs and earn money working in the factories. , For example, Dangote in Nigeria has created over 14 000 jobs in its factories that produce everything from cement to noodles, Paid employment means more people have more money to spend and therefore the domestic market grows and service industries grow too., The increase in formal employment means the government receives more taxes , The government has more money to spend on infrastructure and services which improves quality of life and attracts more industries., As industries develop more FDI may be attracted which boosts the economy even further. There are many TNCs in Nigeria including Proctor and Gamble and Nestle..

Explain how increasing manufacturing industry can encourage economic development.

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