NEPC urges stakeholders on improved trade facilitation for export

  By Patience Aliyu The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has urged stakeholders in the Plateau business community on the need for improved trade facilitation to boost exportation.   The organisation made the call during its one day state-level workshop themed: “Increasing Non-oil Export through Trade Facilitation in Plateau” whichContinue Reading

Stakeholders advocate more sensitisation for inclusive pension system

By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders have reiterated the need for more private sector engagement and public sensitisation on the importance of keying into the country’s pension scheme. They spoke at a Pension Industry Roundtable on Thursday in Abuja organised by the National Policy Advocacy Centre of Abuja Chamber of CommerceContinue Reading

Customs intercepts 299 cartons of codeine, warns of dangers

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 299 cartons of codeine syrup, with a pledge to continue to curb unrestricted access to the drug being abused by some youths. The Acting Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, announced the interception at a news conference in LagosContinue Reading

Nigeria Economic Summit Group predicts stronger economic growth

By Lydia Ngwakwe Mr ‘Laoye Jaiyeola, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), has predicted a stronger economic growth in 2023 as firms’ new orders, output growth rate, and inventory activities increase. Jaiyeola said this at the third Edition of the Mid-Year Review of 2023 Economic Outlook, organisedContinue Reading